Council
2010 Flood Event
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT FLOOD EVENT
For the Latest Briefing from the Mayor Click here (Briefing from Jan 5 2011). For previous Briefings scroll to the bottom of this page.
Some photos of the current flood event have been uploaded. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the gallery of photos.
Central Highlands Development Corporation is Closed
Central Highlands Development Corporation is closed due to water inundation at its offices in Wally McKenzie House at the Emerald Showgrounds. A new operating venue will be advised as soon as possible.
Campbell Ford Drive Closed to Dry Out
Campbell Ford Dr has been closed again in order to dry out. It showed signs of moving and breaking up. Blue Gums Estate is accessable via Andrews Road. Will Advise when reopened.
Landowner on Council Roads
Please find enclosed a letter aurthorising landowners to carry out emergency works on Council roads so as to have a minimal access to essential services. Council has amended the time period that authorises landholders to perform minimal access road works. Click Here
Fodder Drops for Producers
If producers require fodder drops there is now one designated point of contact. Please contact DEEDI's Ken Murphy on 0419 658 412 directly if you require fodder drops.
Briefing Note from the Mayor - Sewerage
Emerald residents are urged to stay away from flood waters due to health issues related to sewerage surcharges. This situation is expected to continue until flood waters recede and service is restored. Some sewerage pump stations where electrical switchboards have been inundated may take longer to bring back into service.
General Waste Prohibitied
Latest Briefing Note from the Mayor Click Here.
Briefing Note from the Mayor - Duaringa Water Supply
Latest Briefing Note from the Mayor Click Here.
Briefing Note from the Mayor - State Government Disaster Declaration
Latest Briefing Note from the Mayor Click Here.
Briefing Note from the Mayor - Refuse Collection Advice
Latest Briefing Note from the Mayor Click Here.