Bureau of Meteorology Flood Level Update - Possible impacted localities
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an alert indicating that a possible flood peak of 21m is predicted for the Mary River at Gympie for Monday 28 January.

Residents in potentially-impacted localities are advised to contact neighbours to monitor water levels and relocate to higher ground if necessary. Residents are encouraged to seek accommodation with friends and relatives or contact the Gympie Region Local Disaster Coordination Centre on 5482 6399 if unsure whether their premises will be impacted.

Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, advised that the flood peak is anticipated to occur in Gympie around lunchtime Monday 28 January 2013 and is likely to be 1 metre below that of the 1999 flood.

Evacuation centres have been established at the Gympie Civic Centre and Showgrounds’ Pavilion on Gympie's Southside, in addition to centres at the Imbil, Kilkivan and Rainbow Beach community halls.

FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MARY RIVER


Gympie Regional Council posts details of road closures for the local roads throughout the Gympie region on this webpage during significant flood events.

Any information on flash flooding or roads inundated is welcome to assist staff in keeping their information up to date, especially once areas become isolated in large floods and access to outlying areas becomes impossible.

Council wishes to advise that the following roads are known to be flooded, impassable or have flood damage. Please be aware that there may be many additional roads that are flooded or partially flooded and could have possible damage to the running surface due to the current weather conditions. Weather conditions may alter water heights suddenly between updates. Weather conditions may alter water heights suddenly between updates.
Information updated 6.30am on Tuesday 19th February 2013.

The road closure information below was updated at 6.30am Tuesday 19 February 2013.
Road Name	Closure Point	Status	Time/Date
Amamoor Creek Road	Crossings	Open with Caution	3.00pm	01/02/13
Bauple Woolooga Rd	Munna Creek	Open with Caution	5.00pm	04/02/13
Bauple Woolooga Rd	Wide Bay Creek	Open with Caution	11.15am	01/02/13
Beenham Valley Road	Begeda Bridge	Open 5tonne load limit on bridge	5.00pm	01/02/13
Burnett Highway (North)	Tansey	Proceed with extreme caution	5.00pm	01/02/13
Burnett Highway (North)	Boonara Creek (Rockemer Bridge)	Proceed with extreme caution	5.00pm	01/02/13
Burnett Highway (North)	Murgon Turnoff	Proceed with extreme caution	5.00pm	01/02/13
Cedar Pocket Road	Greens Creek Bridge	Closed	12.20am	19/02/13
Fishermans Pocket Road	Near Dobbo's Road	Closed	6.00pm	18/02/13
Gympie Woolooga Road	Widgee	Open with Caution	9.00am	29/01/13
Gympie Woolooga Road	Station Creek	Open with Caution	5.00pm	31/01/13
Kilkivan Tansey Road	Coppermine Creek	Closed	11.30pm	26/01/13
Kilkivan Tansey Road	Wide Bay Creek	Closed	11.30pm	26/01/13
Moy Pocket Road	Pickering's Bridge	Closed	6.00am	19/02/13
Noosa Rd	Near Hill Rd at Culvert	Closed due to damage		31/01/13
Noosa Rd	Near Speedway	Closed	11.00pm	18/02/13
Old Goomboorian Rd	About 200 metres in from Gympie Connection Road	Closed	7.30pm	18/02/13
Randwick Road	East Deep Creek Road	Closed	6.00pm	18/02/13
Smith Road, Woolooga	Bridge on Smith Road	Open – 2 tonne load limit on bridge	5.00pm	01/02/13
Tagigan Road	Between Stephan Road and Tin Can Bay Road	Closed	6.00am	19/02/13
Tin Can Bay Road	Ross Creek	Closed	5.00pm	18/02/13
Tin Can Bay Road	Moody Creek	Closed	9.00pm	18/02/13
Walker Road	Walkers Bridge	Closed	10.00pm	26/01/13
Yabba Creek Rd	Crossings No. 1 and No. 6	Open with caution	1.00pm	31/01/13

Consult the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information on river flooding and current weather conditions.

• Mary River Flood Warning
  
• River Height Bulletin
  
• Queensland Weather Warning Summary
  

General information and assistance

General information or assistance: contact the Local Disaster Coordination Centre hotline on 5482 6399.

Information regarding State Government assistance: 13 QGOV (13 7468)


Residence cleanup information

Contact the SES Emergency Line on 13 2500 for emergency damage assistance.

Residents and ratepayers who have had property or other buildings inundated by floodwaters are advised to contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to enable cleanup activities and other support services to be coordinated.

Residents and business owners are also reminded that the flood waters may be very dirty and that they should ensure that any contact with the water in minimised. Wash hands and feet and ensure that any household items which have come in contact with the flood waters are properly cleaned and disinfected. Also be aware that mosquitoes and biting insects may be more active due to the large amount of water and to take suitable precautions to ensure that appropriate protection is maintained.


Rubbish bin collection

Residents are advised to put their rubbish bins out on their usual collection days, where possible, and contracted cleaning services will make collections as soon as they can within the coming days.


Power reconnection

For updated power outrage information, visit the Unplanned Power Outages page of Energex's website.

Electricity contacts are as follows:

• Energex
  - 13 12 53 (general enquiries)
  - 13 62 62 (loss of supply)
  
• Ergon – 13 22 96.

Business operators or residents who have had their electricity supply disconnected and who are seeking to arrange reconnection are advised to ensure that an electrical contractor or electrician completes the necessary paperwork to enable reconnection of power.


Water – Kandanga and Goomeri

Gympie Regional Council is investigating the restoration of reticulated water supplies in Kandanga and Goomeri following flood damage to infrastructure.

Road safety

Motorists are advised that even if roads are free of water, there may be structural damage, so motorists are required to take care and follow police and traffic control directions.

Council staff undertake road inspections and road repairs where possible. Motorists and road users are encouraged to be cautious when driving and to please be patient while repairs are underway.


General information and contact details

Residents are advised to be vigilant and monitor water levels in your area.

Road conditions across the region may have deteriorated. Motorists and residents need to be prepared for emergencies and stay vigilant.


Minimise travel wherever possible. Be prepared in your own home and be aware of what is happening around you.


For updated information

• Weather warnings and forecasts – listen to your local ABC radio station or visit the Bureau of Meteorology website (www.bom.gov.au)
  
• Local road closure information – visit the Road Closures and Flooding page or call the Local Disaster Coordination Centre hotline on 5482 6399.
  
• Main road closures and statewide travel information – call the Department of Main Roads travel service on 13 19 40 or visit www.131940.qld.gov.au.

In an emergency

• Call 000 in a life-threatening emergency
  
• Contact the SES Emergency Line on 13 25 00 for assistance with damage.

What to do

• Be vigilant and monitor water levels in your local area.
  
• Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
  
• Obey road closed signs.
  
• Ensure children do not play in or near strongly flowing water, near culverts or open stormwater drains.
  
• Drive carefully, assuming that flooding (either local or river) may be across the road you are driving on.
  
• Be Prepared - Disaster Information for Residents and Businesses and review the Emergency Action Plan and Local Disaster Management Plan.
  
• Gympie CBD Flood Plan is comprehensive flood plan has been developed by the Gympie Chamber of Commerce to provide direction and assistance for Gympie CBD Businesses during flood events.