City opens sand bagging depots

As a precautionary matter, we have opened  three sandbagging facilities across the city to assist concerned residents. There is currently no immediate threat from Cyclone Oma.Locations are:Coomera – 232 Old Pacific Highway, Pimpama. The site is located in an area adjacent to the Le Mans Kart Track, in close proximity to the City’s Coomera DepotReedy Creek – 61 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Waters. The site is located within the City’s Waste and Recycling Centre with separate street access.Tugun – Boyd Street, Bilinga. The site is located in the City’s land adjacent to the Depot. Access is via the service road to the desalination plant and former waste facility.Opening hours are:Thursday 21 February 11am – 6pmFriday 22 February 6am – 6pmSaturday 23 February 6am – 6pmThere is a 15 bag limit per household. These are pre-filled sandbags.City of Gold Coast are monitoring weather conditions.Please follow the City of Gold Coast Facebook page for updates and listen to local media.The best protection is to be prepared. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/getready for tips on how to prepare your property.Feature video: Not featuredHomepage featured: