Recovery efforts continue

Following the extreme weather over the last week which resulted in significant numbers of trees and power lines down, roads closed and damage to property, Council continues to support the community in the clean-up and recovery.

In less than a week we have attended to over 100 drainage jobs, 150 repairs to local roads, nearly 1,000 vegetation/tree issues, 35 geotechnical issues and attended to thousands of calls through our customer service centre.

Ausgrid continues to restore power to residents and in some cases we need to wait for them to make safe an area before we can go in and clear fallen trees.

Power facilities

Council’s libraries and some community centres (listed below) are available for residents to seek comfort, charge devices and enjoy a cup of tea. Please BYO power charges.

Libraries - usual operating hoursNarrabeen Tramshed – 9 am to 5pmAvalon Recreation Centre – 9 am to 5pmForestville Community Centre – 9 am to 5 pm

Check Ausgrid to updates on power restoration.

Shower facilities

Residents needing a hot shower can head to one of our facilities:

Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre - 5.30 am – 9 pmWarringah Aquatic Centre - 5.30 am – 9 pmAvalon Surf Club - 9.30 am – 9pmNewport Surf Club - 9.30 am – 9pm Storm debris

Where possible residents should place storm debris in existing green vegetation bins for collection on your scheduled collection day.

Excess storm debris that cannot fit into vegetation bins may be taken to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre free of charge before 23 February 2020.

For large trees that need urgent removal and/or trees that you are not able to safely remove yourself, we recommend that you engage a private tree contractor who will be able to help you promptly.

If you need further help with the removal of trees, please contact Council for assistance.

Please report fallen trees on private property to the SES.

Please report fallen trees in public spaces and across resident driveways to Council.

Water damaged furniture/ bulky goods

You can book bulky goods clean up service here. Simply input your address and you will provided some options for when Council’s collection service is next in your area.

If you require additional assistance to make the booking please contact Customer Service on 1300 434 434.

Spoiled food waste

If you have spoiled food for a fridge which won’t fit in your normal red bin, please contact Customer Service on 1300 434 434 for advice.

Useful links:

SES: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

Manly Hydraulics Lab: http://www.mhl.nsw.gov.au/users/NBFloodInfo-CurrentConditions

Live Traffic: https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html

BOM: http://www.bom.gov.au/

Ausgrid: https://www.ausgrid.com.au/

Beachwatch: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/beachapp/oceanbulletin.aspx