Wet weather alert: Sandbagging stations open

With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a significant rain event for south-east Queensland, Redland City Council has opened sandbagging stations for the community.

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NOTE: Enclosed shoes must be worn at all Council sandbagging stations.

Permanent stations are open at the following locations:

Capalaba Regional Park car park: 13-19 Pittwin Road North, Capalaba. OPEN: 6am to 10pm dailyBayview Conservation Park Staging Area: 487-503 German Church Road, Redland Bay. OPEN: 6.30am to 6pm daily

Council has also opened a temporary station on the mainland at:

Nuway Landscape Supplies: 249 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands – Click here for directions. Six bags per vehicle, with proof of identification/residential location required (i.e. Driver Licence or rates notice). Please follow onsite directions upon entering the landscape yard. OPEN: Today (Thursday) 12pm to 5pm; Friday 6.30am to 5pm; Saturday 6.30am to 5pm; Sunday 8am-3pm

The following 24-hour self-service sandbagging stations are open on the islands:

Council Depot, Dunwich: 11-37 Mitchell Cres, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island – Click here for directions. Outside the Redland City Council Depot, sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.Council Depot, Russell Island: 6 Cambridge Road, Russell Island – Click here for directions. Outside the Redland City Council Depot, sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.Council Depot, Macleay Island: 22-24 Scarborough Road, Macleay Island – Click here for directions. Outside the Council Depot, sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.Karragarra Island Fire Station: 11 Noyes Parade, Karragarra Island. Pre-made sandbags are available at this site.Coochiemudlo Island Fire Station: Lot 45 Elizabeth Street, Coochiemudlo Island. Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.Lamb Island Rural Fire Station: Please call SES on 132 500 to provide sandbags.

Information on how to fill and use sandbags can be found on the SES website.

Residents are asked to please reuse any uncontaminated sandbags they have at their property before collecting more.

Need assistance?

Call the SES on 132 500 to log a job, which will be prioritised and tasked. This will help ensure our most vulnerable in the community are addressed as a priority.Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if the situation is life-threatening.Call Energex on 13 19 62 to report fallen powerlines. Remember to stay clear and warn others.Call Council on 3829 8999 to report fallen branches on public spaces across the city.

Emergency warnings are also available through the following channels: