With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting possible heavy rain for south-east Queensland over the Redlands Coast long weekend, Redland City Council would like to remind residents there are two permanent sandbag stations at Capalaba and Redland Bay.

For the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, including severe weather warnings, visit bom.gov.au.

To opt in to receive Redlands Coast Alerts, visit Council’s Disaster Dashboard.

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

If conditions worsen, and Council opens sandbagging stations in other locations, the community will be advised.

Information on all active sandbagging stations on Redlands Coast is available on Redland City Council’s Disaster Dashboard.