General News
1 March, 2021
Road closures due to wild weather
Multiple Cairns suburbs have lost power and various road closures are in effect due to fallen power lines, trees and more as pre-cyclone wild weather lashes the region.
Just after 11am, the Department of Transport and Main Roads declared Sheridan Street (Captain Cook Highway) closed to all traffic in both directions, but it has since been reopened.
The Gillies Range Road is still closed and the Bruce Highway is closed to all traffic at Bellenden Ker, due to multiple incidents related to the stormy weather, as of noon.
Bentley Park, Edmonton and Gordonvale are experiencing power outages due to the fallen power lines as well as multiple suburbs across the Cassowary Coast and Tablelands.
Residents asked to bring bins in from kerbside
Residents who have kerbside collection due to today are being asked to bring their bins in and they will be collected later in the week.
Due to the weather conditions bins are toppling over and waste is being spilt into the gutters.
Residents who do not have their bin collected can contact Council later in the week to organise collection.
Works to repair sinkhole in Westcourt
Motorists are being advised to avoid the intersection of Hannam and Earl streets in Westcourt.
Council is currently working to repair a sinkhole as a result of a burst water main.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible as there will be disruptions to traffic – traffic control and detours are in place.
Cairns Regional Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience and cooperation of road users while these repairs are undertaken.
Free sandbags available
Free sandbags are available to Cairns region residents ahead of consistent rain forecast across the coming week.
Bags are available for residents to fill with sand on site at Council’s waste transfer stations. Scoops for filling will be provided.
Sandbags are for residential use only and will be available until supplies run out. Limits will apply per person.
Sandbags and sand are available from the following locations until supplies run out.
Portsmith Transfer Station 8.30am to 5.15pm
Smithfield Transfer Station 7am to 5.15pm
Gordonvale Transfer Station 8.30am to 5.15pm
Babinda Transfer Station 8.30am to 4.45pm
Southern parks closed due to wet weather
Cairns Regional Council advises that the following parks and sporting facilities have been closed until further notice due to the ongoing wet conditions:
Johnson Park, Gordonvale
Alley Park, Gordonvale
Petersen Park, Edmonton
Bill Wakeham Park, Babinda
Council apologises for any inconvenience.
Injured wildlife helpline
A nest of baby finches was found in the drain outside the Cairns Local News office today. They didn't seem injured and are now safe and dry and warm in a box, awaiting pickup by FNQ Wildlife Rescue.
Residents are urged to call FNQ Wildlife Rescue if any injured wildlife or fallen birds are found.
For 24 hour support, call (07) 4053 4467 or visit www.fnqwildliferescue.org.au
Unplanned Power Outages
BARTLE FRERE,MENZIES RD,WOOPEN CREEK,JOYCE RD,WOOPEN CREEK RD,EMSON RD
Cause The loss of supply is due to fallen power lines.
Estimated Restoration Unknown
Customers Affected 85
UnplannedFIG TREE CREEK,MIRRIWINNI,HARVEYS CREEK,CUCANIA,FRENCHMANS CREEK,FISHERY FALLS,CHARINGA,EAST RUSSELL,RUSSELL HEADS,SOUTH JOHNSTONE,CODFISH CREEK,PALMA SIDING,DEERAL,BELLENDEN KER,MCDONNELLS CREEK,BABINDA,ALOOMBAThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activityUnknown973UnplannedGOLDSBOROUGH,CATALANO ACCESS RD,GOLDSBOROUGH RD,NUGGET CLThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown24UnplannedEUBENANGEE,OWENS RD,CARTWRIGHT RD,BRAMSTON BEACH,EVANS RD,UNKNOWN ST,DAWSON ST,SASSAFRAS ST,PAPERBARK ST,BRAMSTON BEACH RD,GRAHAM RANGE,BRAMSTON BEACH RDThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown169UnplannedCAIRNS NORTH,PARRAMATTA PARK,CAIRNS,MANUNDA,EDGE HILThe loss of supply is due to public safety concerns.Unknown1471UnplannedEDMONTON,KAMMA,BENTLEY PARK,MERINGA,MANOORA,GORDONVALEThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown679UnplannedWRIGHTS CREEK,KAMMA,EDMONTON,PACKERS CAMP,GORDONVALE,MERINGA,YATEE,YOULAThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown522UnplannedCAIRNS,SHERIDAN ST,CAIRNS NORTH,SHERIDAN ST,AEROGLEN,AEROGLEN DRThe loss of supply is due to fallen power lines.01/03/2021 15:3038UnplannedALOOMBA,MEERAWA,FISHERY FALLS,MURGON,BANNA,SANDY CREEK,EDMONTON,MOUNT SOPHIA,CHARINGA,LITTLE MULGRAVE,BESSIE POINT,GORDONVALE,EAST PALMERSTON,HIGHLEIGH,GOLDSBOROUGH,PINE CREEK,YARRABAH,EAST TRINITY,SECOND BEACH,GREEN HILL,MERINGA,GLEN BOUGHTON,BEHANA,KOOMBAL PARK,PACKERS CAMP,WRIGHTS CREEK,QUINGILLY,PYRAMID SIDINGThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown3928UnplannedYARRABAH,YARRABAH RD,PINE CREEK RD,SECOND BEACH,KAMMA PINE CREEK RD,YARRABAH RD,EAST TRINITY,PINE CREEK YARRABAH RDThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown11UnplannedBENTLEY PARK,EDMONTON,MOUNT PETER,SMITHFIELDThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown2910UnplannedGARRADUNGA,BABINDA,MIRRIWINNI,DARADGEE,PIN GIN HILL,PAWNGILLY,UPPER DARADGEE,STOTERS HILL,BARTLE FRERE,VASA VIEWS,EUBENANGEE,WAUGH POCKETThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown495UnplannedBAYVIEW HEIGHTSThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown835UnplannedWESTCOURT,CAIRNS,BUNGALOW,MOOROOBOOL,NEWTOWN,EARLVILLE,BURDELL,KANIMBLAThe loss of supply is due to damage caused by cyclone activity.Unknown2323UnplannedGWYNNE CREEK,BABINDA,UPPER BARRON,EAST BARRON,LESLIE CREEK,MALANDA,PEERAMONThe loss of supply is due to damage requiring emergency repairs. Fault finding is in progress.Unknown403UnplannedEARLVILLE,MANGO DR,CARMEN ST,LANGAN ST,MOOWOOGA ST,BALACLAVA RD,CAVENDISH ST,LEICHHARDT PL,DOWNING ST,BAUHINIA AVE,IRENE ST,GAYUNDAH CL,MANSFIELD ST,HENLEY ST,GORDON ST,TYRIE CL,YARRUM ST,WATSON ST,KINGFISHER CL,KURRAJONG ST,GEORGE ST,LILLIAS CL,VANDELEUR ST,STILLMAN ST,MOOROOBOOL,MESTREZ ST,CITY VIEW CRES,IRENE STThe loss of supply is due to public safety concerns.Unknown608UnplannedPORTSMITH,BUNGALOW,CAIRNS,PARRAMATTA PARK,MANUNDA,WESTCOURTThe loss of supply is due to public safety concerns.Unknown1582UnplannedWHITFIELD,MANOORA,REDLYNCH,KANIMBLA,BRINSMEADThe loss of supply is due to public safety concerns.Unknown1940UnplannedWHITFIELD,MANUNDA,BRINSMEAD,EDGE HILL,MANOORAThe loss of supply is due to public safety concerns.Unknown2075
