Council starts post flood-event clean up
Date published: 21 December 2024
With just two work days to go before Christmas, Townsville City Council crews are starting work on repairs across the city following this week’s significant rainfall and flooding.
The weather event has caused a number of potholes across the city, with crews working hard to fix them as soon as possible.
Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said the community could lend a hand by reporting damage to Council.
“Thankfully rainfall has eased overnight and our TLDMG has been able to stand down, however our crews have a big job ahead of them repairing damage from floodwater and rain,” Cr Greaney said.
“One of the best ways the community can help our team get the job done is by reporting potholes and other damage via the Snap Send Solve app so we can get a temporary fix in place before our hot mix plant reopens in the new year. If you don’t have the app you can always call 13 48 10 and let our team know where the issue is.
“There may also be longer grass than usual on our median strips and at our parks due to the rainfall. While this may be frustrating it is part and parcel of the high rainfall during summer months in Townsville, and our teams will be out and mowing as soon as they can.
“We’re very cognisant of the fact that there are only two business days before Christmas. All of our team members are Townsville residents who have worked tirelessly during 2024, starting with the impacts from Cyclone Kirrily and continuing throughout the year, and many of them will be spending Christmas and New Year with their families.
“I’d like to thank all of our residents for their patience during this time. This is a big job and our teams will be giving it their best effort in the two working days left before Christmas and once they return to work in the new year.”
Cr Greaney said Council’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre had reopened for its regular trading hours of 9am to 2pm today.
“If your pet is missing following the rain and storms, check Council’s Missing Pets page. All missing animals are uploaded to the webpage within 24 hours of being picked up by Council,” she said.
The Ross River has reopened to sport and recreational users today.
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For more information on Council’s services, visit Council’s website.
