Sandbag stations closed

UPDATE 31 December 2023 – Due to blue skies, sunny weather and a clear weather forecast indicating limited rainfall for the Redlands Coast over the next few days our sandbagging stations have now closed.

Previous advisory 30 December 2023:-

The Bureau of Meteorology have advised that this afternoon Redland City may experience severe storms with the possibility of intense rain bursts with falls of up to 100mm.

Sandbag stations have been opened at the following locations and times for those who have concerns about the potential impacts for their property: ???? Nuway Landscape Supplies – 249 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands ⏰ Open Saturday 6.30am to 5pm and Sunday 8am-1pm – Six bags per vehicle, with proof of identification/residential location required (ie Driver Licence or rates notice). Please follow onsite directions upon entering the Landscape Yard. ???? North Stradbroke Island, Dunwich Council Depot – 11-37 Mitchell Cres, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island ⏰ 24 hours – Self-help, please bring your own shovel ???? Russell Island, Council Depot – 6 Cambridge Rd, Russell Island ⏰ 24 hours – Self-help, please bring your own shovel ???? Macleay Island Council, Depot – 22-24 Scarborough Rd, Macleay Island ⏰ 24 hours – Self-help, please bring your own shovel

Please note: Maximum limit of 6 sandbags per household.

Handy tips! ???? Wear enclosed shoes ???? Bring a buddy to help carry heavy loads and bend your knees when lifting. ???? How do I fill a sandbag? – Sandbags only need to be filled to 2/3 full. – Do not over fill as they will be too heavy to carry. – A filled sandbag can weigh 15-20 kgs. ???? How do I lay a sandbag? – Place down a layer of plastic sheeting to act as the water proofing membrane. – Lay sandbags like brickwork on top of the plastic sheeting. – Ensure the unfilled top part of the bag is covered by the next bag. – Tuck flap under the bag at the end of the row. ???? Where do I place the sandbags? – Cover all drainage holes and floor drains to stop backflow of contaminated water. – Place a small sandbag wall across doorways. The number of layers required will be dependant on the expected flood height, however it is generally around two (2) sandbag rows high. – Make sure that you have at least one doorway that you can use to access or exit the building. – Air vents between brickwork may also require sandbags.

For more info on sandbagging please visit ???? https://www.redlandsdisasterplan.com.au/before/sandbags-and-sandbagging-stations/

???? Remember: If it’s flooded forget it! Don’t enter flood waters, go near or play in storm water drains!

For the latest information on storms and weather events, please visit ???? http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ or download the BOM weather app http://www.bom.gov.au/app/