Redland City Council has established self serve sandbagging stations in preparation for forecasted heavy rain, damaging winds and abnormally high tides from late tonight, Sunday and Monday.
Self-service sandbagging stations are located at:
Cleveland – Open until 6:30pm Saturday; 7am – 6:30pm Sunday 13 December and until 7pm Monday 14 December
Redland City Council South Street Depot – Click here for directions
Council staff and SES will be onsite to assist. Sand, bags and shovels will be supplied.
North Stradbroke Island – Open 24 Hours
Outside the Redland City Council Depot, 11-37 Mitchell Crescent, Dunwich – Click here for directions
Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Russell Island – Open 24 Hours
Outside the Council Depot on Cambridge Road.
Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Macleay Island – Open 24 Hours
Outside the Council Depot on Scarborough Terrace.
Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Please note: enclosed shoes must be worn.
Council reminds residents to check gutters are clear and to secure loose items around the home.
Need assistance?
☎️ Call the SES on 132 500 to log a job, which will be prioritised and tasked. This will help ensure our most vulnerable in the community are addressed as a priority.
🚨 Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if the situation is life- threatening.
⚡️ Call Energex on 13 19 62 to report fallen powerlines. Remember to stay clear and warn others.
📞 Call Council on 3829 8999 to report fallen branches on public spaces across the city.
For the latest advice and emergency warnings:
- Tune in to 612ABC
- Bay FM 100.3
- Monitor Council’s Disaster Dashboard
- Follow Redland City Council on Facebook and Twitter