WATCH AND ACT NO. 18

WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE 2022 – 2.30PM

This is a FLOOD WATCH and ACT from the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) for the Balonne Shire. Our LDMG remains at STAND UP and will continue to monitor and/or respond, as required.

At 10.29am this morning Bureau of Meteorology advised:

ST GEORGE

The Balonne River is expected to be around 7m today and likely to remain elevated for much of this week, but will fall slowly as flow from upstream gradually eases.

DIRRANBANDI

The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is currently at 4.48 metres and rising, with moderate flooding. A moderate flood peak around 4.60 metres is likely along the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi during Thursday afternoon.

HEBEL

The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 1.85 metres and rising slowly, with moderate flooding. The Bokhara River at Hebel is likely to peak close to the major flood level (2.00 m) during Thursday or Friday, with a long broad peak.
Queensland Transport & Main Roads have advised Council the Castlereagh Highway (Dirranbandi – Hebel) will be scheduled for stabilised pavement to reduce the likelihood of wash outs. Unfortunately, the road remains closed and works will not be able to commence until the water recedes.

ROAD UPDATES

All road users are reminded to check road conditions before travelling and that road conditions can change without notice. Major highways are affected including:

• Balonne Highway west of St George - Bollon - Cunnamulla - Open
• Carnarvon Highway – St George - Thallon - Mungindi – Open
• Carnarvon Highway heading to Surat – Open
• Castlereagh Highway – Dirranbandi to Hebel - Closed
• Moonie Highway – Open

Council will be monitoring local roads and weather permitting will commence emergent works and re-opening.

GENERAL UPDATES

Any properties or townships isolated for extended periods can request re-supply by contacting Council and we will co-ordinate through the LDMG and SES.

Residents can stay up to date by subscribing to Council’s Emergency Dashboard. https://emergency.balonne.qld.gov.au/ for all the latest road conditions, weather warnings and power outages.

For more information listen to ABC local radio and visit Council’s Emergency Dashboard - https://emergency.balonne.qld.gov.au/ with links to www.bom.gov.au/qld and road closures visit https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/, or phone 13 19 40.

For more information phone Council on (07) 4620 8888 - this includes after-hours service. Remember if its flooded forget it.

Councillor Samantha O’Toole
CHAIR - LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP• Castlereagh Highway – St George – Dirranbandi – Open with caution