Council closures due to heavy rain
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Published: 01 March 2021. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)
Free sandbags Sandbags are available at the Portsmith and Smithfield transfer stations. Sand, bags and scoops are provided for residents.
Bins Residents are asked to bring in bins that have been placed kerbside for collection.
Council wishes to advise the following closures due to current heavy rain and wind that is expected to continue throughout this week. Closures are in place until further notice.
For the latest information on the Tropical Low, visit the Cairns Disaster Dashboard
Active Living classes All Active Living Classes are cancelled.
Lake Morris Road Closed
Parks and facilities The following Council facilities are closed.
Alley ParkBarlow ParkBill Wakeham ParkBotanic Gardens Visitor CentreEsplanade playgrounds (Muddy's, Fun Ship, Healing Gardens)Esplanade Activity Precinct (skatepark, volleyball courts, bouldering park, half court)Esplanade LagoonJohnson ParkPetersen ParkSugarworld ParklandsTanks Arts CentreSwimming pools
Babinda - CLOSEDGordonvale - CLOSEDTobruk Memorial Pool - CLOSEDOther pools remain open.
Transfer stations
Babinda - CLOSEDGordonvale - CLOSEDPortsmith and Smithfield Transfer Stations are OPEN.
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Last updated: 01 March 2021