Noosa hunkers down as remnants of cyclone Debbie pass through

Noosa Council has closed the Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre, Regional Gallery and libraries from 1pm today, and the Eumundi Road Landfill from 3pm, as the remnants of Cyclone Debbie pass through the Shire.

All surf beaches are closed.

While all schools are closed today and tomorrow, and some businesses have closed due to the inclement weather conditions, Noosa North Shore ferries have advised that they will be working as usual up until 5pm.

Waste collection services will resume as normal tomorrow. Those residences who were supposed to have their bins collected today, are advised to leave their bins out for collection tomorrow.

Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group, Joe Jurisevic, advises:

Everyone is strongly encouraged to stay home and indoors and stay safe
Everyone should please consider their travel journeys and limit their travel today
We are seeing people drive through floodwaters. Please do not, under any circumstances put yourself at risk - avoid driving, walking or wading in flooded areas. If it's flooded, forget it.
If you must travel, ensure you have a Plan B. Find an alternative route in case roads are flooded. Everyone needs to be careful on the roads
The Deputy Premier has requested employers consider the safety of their staff and postpone all non-essential business. People should consider working from home or discussing their working arrangements with their employer

Road closures now include:

Lake Entrance Boulevard between Satinash Street and Redgum Court, Noosaville
Skyring Creek Road, off the Bruce Highway
Subway Avenue at Pomona
Old Hollett’s Road at Doonan
Eumundi Road before Beckman’s Road
Mill Street at Pomona

Residents are advised to check Noosa Council’s Facebook page, website www.noosa.qld.gov.au; www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au; the Bureau of Meteorology at www.bom.gov.au for the latest updates and for surf emergencies contact 137 873

Ends

30 March 2017