Flood Update 7.00pm - 26/2/22

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Published: 26th February 2022

Flood Update - 7.00pm 26/02/22

***Please note this information is accurate at the time of publishing and is subject to change in the future.***

Today the Mary River at Maryborough went past the minor flood level with major flooding now expected by mid-afternoon tomorrow (Sunday).

It is still too soon to know what the peak will be as the Mary River at Gympie is still rising, but it’s possible it could go above 10m on Monday night and stay above the major flood level until mid-week.

Residents in Granville and outlying areas need to ensure they manage their supplies as the floodwaters will take a long time to go down and they could be cut off until next Friday.
A medical centre is set up at the Granville Hockey Club, and Queensland Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Service staff are on standby. Please note this centre will be for emergencies only, not for issuing of regular medications.

The flood levee has been installed in the Maryborough CBD today with businesses being sandbagged and access to the CBD is progressively being restricted.

ROAD CLOSURES

There are more than 70 road closures and warnings listed on the Disaster Dashboard - https://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ while further info on road and traffic conditions is available at https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
Some Bridges accross the regional are also closed.
Residents are urged to stay off the roads, however, evacuate early if it is the safest option to manage your flood risk and remember, If it’s flooded, forget it.

SANDBAGGING

Self-serve sand bagging stations have been set up at Bunnings Maryborough, the Granville Hall and the Davies car park at 101 – 105 Bazaar Street.

POWER OUTAGES

Ergon advise that more than 100 homes and businesses on the Fraser Coast have had their power cut for safety reasons with details about outages available here – https://www.ergon.com.au/network/outages-and-disruptions/power-outages/outage-finder-map/

COUNCIL SERVICES

Some Council services have been impacted with waste facilities now closed at Granville, Boonooroo and Maryborough until further notice.
The Tinana and Yengarie waste facilities are open tomorrow (Sunday) from 12 noon to 5pm as an alternative for our Maryborough customers.
A waste truck has been stationed at Granville to continue regular kerbside pickup where possible.
Tiaro and Maryborough Libraries are closed.

BE PREPARED

Take the steps you need to take now. Move property and possessions to higher ground and self-evacuate as necessary.
Those who are self-evacuating are urged to shelter with family and friends where possible while an evacuation centre is now operating at the Maryborough Senior Citizens Hall (Madcota Community Hub) at 333 Alice Street for those with nowhere else to go.
Don’t forget to check on your neighbours (if safe to do so) and remember pets need to be safe during severe weather events as well.

IMPORTANT HELP

For life threatening emergencies call 000.
For emergency help in storms and floods, including sandbag requests, call SES 13 25 00.
To report a council related urgent matter, call 1300 79 49 29.
For weather updates, visit the Australian Government’s Bureau of Meteorology website: http://www.bom.gov.au/
Register.Find.Re-unite to let people know you are safe. Use Find to look for people you know may be affected by an emergency.