Flood update, March 3

City of Logan flood update: Thursday, Mar 3

City of Logan residents are advised to continue exercising extreme caution as several major roads were reopened to traffic today.

But with heavy rainfall in parts of the city this morning, and storms forecast for the next two days, any flash flooding that may occur could result in some local streets being closed again.

Major roads that have reopened (as of 2pm today) include:

• Chambers Flat Rd, Chambers Flat (Between Grevillea Rd and Kenny Rd)
• Cusack Lane, Jimboomba
• Millstream Rd, Jimboomba
• McTaggart Rd, New Beith
• Jutland St, Loganlea
• Coral St, Loganlea
• Battle St, Loganlea
• Waterford Brisbane Rd, Bethania
• Kingston Rd, Kingston (Scrubby Creek)
• Paradise Rd, Slacks Creek

Access to Logan Hospital from the western end of Loganlea Road is a priority for Council. Floodwaters have receded in the area but significant debris needs to be cleared.

Anzac Avenue (Logan Village) and Bayes Road (Logan Reserve) are also prioritised for reopening.

About 150 roads across the city remain closed or affected by floodwaters.

Drivers should refer to the Disaster Dashboard for up-to-date information on road closures.

Bridges that are now open following safety assessments include:

• Browns Plains Rd (both bridges) at Berrinba
• Third Ave (both bridges) at Marsden
• Edward O’Neill Bridge, Kilmoylar Rd, Jimboomba
• Wharburton Bridge, Teviot Rd, South Maclean
• Flagstone Creek Bridge, Teviot Rd, Jimboomba
• Geoff Phillips Bridge, Anzac Ave, Logan Village (western approach is still under water and closed)
• Edward Bridge, Goodna Rd, Greenbank
• J.S. Cochrane Bridge, Undullah Rd, Undullah
• Freeman Timber bridge, Veresdale Scrub School Rd, Veresdale
• Teese Bridge , Veresdale Scrub School Road, Veresdale
• Wilson Bridge, McTaggart Road, New Beith
• McTaggart Bridge, McTaggart Road, New Beith
• Oxley Bridge, Spring Mountain Road, New Beith
• Spring Mountain Bridge, Spring Mountain Road, New Beith

Several other bridges, including those in Cusack Lane, Jimboomba and Queens Rd and Loganlea Rd, Slacks Creek, still require safety assessments before they can reopen.

City of Logan Mayor Darren Power encouraged residents to remain alert as communities reconnect.

“While it has been encouraging to see floodwaters recede in recent days, this severe weather event is not over yet,” Cr Power said.

“Drivers must remain patient and avoid taking any unnecessary risks on our roads.”

The City of Logan evacuation centre at inSports Logan Metro Health, Fitness & Events Centre in Crestmead, remains open to support residents displaced by floodwaters.

The centre, at 357 Browns Plains Road, is being coordinated 24/7 by Red Cross, the SES, the Salvation Army and volunteers. It provides showers, limited food and drinks and beds and blankets.

Temporary places of refuge, where residents can use toilets, charge their devices, or have a tea or coffee break, also continue to operate. These venues are not providing overnight accommodation.

See a list of locations and services offered.

Other flood-related developments in the City of Logan today include:

• A free kerbside collection of flood debris and flood-damaged items will be available in flood-affected residential areas from next week. More information will be confirmed soon. Different types of waste should be placed in separate piles on the footpath. If there is flood-affected asbestos, please contact Council for assistance.
• Residents can also dispose of flood-related waste and rubbish free of charge at any of Council’s Waste and Recycling Facilities at Browns Plains, Beenleigh, Carbrook, Greenbank and Logan Village.
• Those wanting to volunteer to help clean up can register through Volunteering Queensland. All registered volunteers should wait to be directed to a clean-up site.
• Those who have been without electricity for an extended period should practise food safety precautions.
• Eligible community organisations, schools and social enterprises can apply for up to $5000 from Logan City Council to support community response and recovery efforts. Flood-related applications will be fast-tracked. More information about Community Response Grants and the online application form can be found at qld.gov.au/cdf
• Financial support is also available from the Australian and Queensland government.
• For flood emergency assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000). Contact Council on 3412 3412.