Residents wishing to leave Giru advised to act now

Residents wishing to leave Giru advised to act now

Residents wishing to leave Giru advised to act now Posted on 30th Jan 2019Giru residents are being told to prepare for potential major flooding as the Haughton River levels continue to rise.Burdekin Shire Council Mayor and Burdekin LDMG Chair Lyn McLaughlin said the Haughton River is rising at Piccaninny, Powerline and Major Creek, and is already at 2.8 metres in Giru.
Burdekin Shire Council
30 Jan 2019
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Burdekin Industry Breakfast to highlight major North Queensland projects

Burdekin Industry Breakfast to highlight major North Queensland projects

The Burdekin Industry Breakfast will shine a light on two major North Queensland projects when it returns to the Burdekin Theatre on Wednesday 6 February.The Infrastructure Group (TIG) Project Manager…
Burdekin Shire Council
29 Jan 2019
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Roads and Traffic Conditions – Bulletin No. 1 – 8:30am Wednesday 30 January

Roads and Traffic Conditions – Bulletin No. 1 – 8:30am Wednesday 30 January

The following local road closures have occurred due to recent rainfalls: Ayr Ravenswood Road at Scott’s Creek Allen Road Cromarty Creek Boat Ramp Road Kirknie Road, Alligator Creek Beachmount Ro…
Burdekin Shire Council
29 Jan 2019
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Roads and Traffic Conditions – Bulletin No. 1 – 8:30am Thurs 30 January

Roads and Traffic Conditions – Bulletin No. 1 – 8:30am Thurs 30 January

The following local road closures have occurred due to recent rainfalls: Ayr Ravenswood Road at Scott’s Creek Allen Road Cromarty Creek Boat Ramp Road Kirknie Road, Alligator Creek Beachmount Ro…
Burdekin Shire Council
29 Jan 2019
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Heavy rainfall to continue into Thursday

Heavy rainfall to continue into Thursday

The Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) continues to stand up following advice from the Bureau of Meteorology that heavy rainfall is expected to continue Wednesday and Thursday, before eas…
Burdekin Shire Council
29 Jan 2019
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Burdekin LDMG stand up ahead of potential major flood of Haughton River

Burdekin LDMG stand up ahead of potential major flood of Haughton River

The Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) stood up following the Bureau of Meteorology’s warning of major flood levels in the Haughton River catchment area.Giru residents are being urged to …
Burdekin Shire Council
29 Jan 2019
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Burdekin LDMG leans forward

Burdekin LDMG leans forward

Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is leaning forward in preparation for possible moderate/major flooding in the Haughton River later today.Burdekin LDMG is closely watching the event and…
Burdekin Shire Council
29 Jan 2019
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Giru residents asked to conserve water

Giru residents asked to conserve water

Giru residents are asked to conserve water due to impact of ongoing heavy rainfall on the turbidity in the Haughton River.The Giru Water Treatment Plant remains operational, however increased flows an…
Burdekin Shire Council
28 Jan 2019
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Giru residents requested to conserve water

Giru residents requested to conserve water

Giru residents requested to conserve water Posted on 29th Jan 2019The Giru Water Tower and low level storage tanks are currently at 100% capacity however residents of Giru and surrounding areas are r…
Burdekin Shire Council
28 Jan 2019
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