Community Update – 5 September 2024

Current road closures Allison Road, North Motton – past Purtons Flats Road (as previously advised) Central Castra Road – from Castra Road to Isandula Road Deviation Road, Penguin – between Main Road and Russell Street Isandula Road, Gawler – between Wilsonia and Preston Roads – power lines over road

For updates on road closures and conditions, please visit the Tasmania Police website.

The above list is current as at 9.30am Thursday 5 September.

Waste collections – vicinity of recent road closure at 667 South Road, Penguin

Residents in the vicinity of the recent road closure at 667 South Road are advised that waste collections that would normally have been done on Monday (general waste and recycling) will occur FRIDAY 6 September.

Relief centre open for residents impacted by power outages

The following facility will be open Thursday 5 September and Friday 6 September for residents impacted by power outages to use amenities and to charge electrical devices.

Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre – Flora Street, West Ulverstone 9am – 5pm Please enter via Squash Club entrance

Additional Support

Severe Weather Emergency Food Grants

Emergency Food Grants are now available for Tasmanian households that have not had power for 72 hours (3 days) or more.

The purpose of the Emergency Food Grants is to assist impacted households get:

food/groceries meals food delivery services

A one-off payment of $350 is available to impacted households (regardless of how many occupants).

Click here to apply for the grant online.

For further information, call the Tasmania Emergency Information Service on 1800 567 567.

Salvation Army assistance

The Salvation Army is providing support to those affected via their Centre at Ulverstone.  This includes free WiFi, phone charging, hot drinks and emergency assistance.

Location:  Ulverstone Salvation Army Corps, 23 Victoria Street, Ulverstone When:  9am-1pm Thursday 5 September

Rural Relief Fund

Rural and regional businesses impacted by the current weather event can apply for up to $5,000 in emergency financial assistance through the Rural Relief Fund (RRF).

When an unexpected event such as a flood occurs, the need for assistance is immediate.  With human and animal welfare a priority, the RRF, through the provision of emergency grants, can act quickly to support those most affected.

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.ruralbusinesstasmania.org.au/relief-fund or call Rural Business Tasmania at 1300 883 276.

Other closures

Sports Grounds

All sports grounds have been re-opened with the exception of Oval A at Dial Park, Penguin.  We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Penguin Outside School Hours Care

Please refer to separate post.