Posted on Tuesday, 1 February, 2011
I wanted to provide a report to residents and local businesses about the work of hard working Council workers to restore normal services in our area following the mid January flood.
The North region was lucky compared to West and South Regions. The areas affected by the river flood were confined to... ... more
Posted on Monday, 31 January, 2011
For the period of 10 to 16 February, asphalt operations will be underway along Milman Street, Clayfield amd Dorames Street, Olive Street and Webster Avenue, Hendra.It is important to drive to signed condition changes, ensuring the safety of yourself and others.For further informa... ... more
Posted on Monday, 24 January, 2011
As part of Council's Kingsford Smith Drive, Harvey to Theodore Street Upgrade, the following works will be undertaken between 24 January and 7 February, weather permitting.
At the Theodore Street intersection work being carried out will include continuing road resurfacing and the installation of a ... ... more
Posted on Saturday, 22 January, 2011
It has been 11 days since the devastating flood hit Brisbane. Almost 12,000 residencies and 2,500 commercial properties were flood-affected. Power was cut to 250,000 properties and more than 126,000 tonnes of rubbish has been collected and dumped into Council landfill sites. I am pleased... ... more
Posted on Friday, 21 January, 2011
Today the Lord Mayor announced the establishment of an independent review of Brisbane City Council’s handling of the flood disaster. The Flood Response Review Board, to be chaired by former Queensland Governor Major General (Ret’d) Peter Arnison AC CVO, will receive Council’s full support and will b... ... more
Posted on Friday, 21 January, 2011
Brisbane City Council is urging residents in foreshore and riverside locations to be alert ahead of today’s king tide.
The Bureau of Meteorology and the Flood Information Centre have advised that today’s king tide peak of 1.7 metres Australian Height Datum (AHD) is expected at around 10.30am at the... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 20 January, 2011
I am calling on the local community to donate food to victims of the January flood events via the Hamilton Ward Office or Hamilton Library from tomorrow.
Today the Lord Mayor has put a call out to the residents of Brisbane to donate any canned food they may be able to spare.
The Hamilton Ward Offi... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 19 January, 2011
Today I am reminding residents that a king tide is due in Brisbane this Friday, the 21st of January. As a result there could be some localised flooding as the Brisbane River continues to recede after last week’ s flood.If you live in a foreshore or low lying area, by the river, or near a creek, plea... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 18 January, 2011
As flood-affected residents return to their homes and the clean-up continues, I would like to draw attention to the issue of fire hazards and safety.
Last night the Queensland Royal Fire Service (QRFS) reported 16 fires, with 6 of these being small electrical fires. For those homes that have been ... ... more
Posted on Friday, 14 January, 2011
Brisbane City Council is urging residents to take care around possible hazardous materials when returning to flood affected areas to clean up.
Floodwaters may have picked up damaged or unknown containers of hazardous materials and moved it onto properties, with residents urged to remain vigilant an... ... more