Dear Neighbours,

While Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, the risk of heavy rainfall and flooding remains. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and emergency services are actively monitoring this slow-moving system, which has already brought significant rainfall to the region.

From Saturday to Sunday, we can expect heavy to intense rainfall, with the potential for flash flooding and rapid river level rises in areas like the lower Brisbane River and Brisbane Creek catchments.

Brisbane City Council Rapid Response teams, Energex, SES, and firefighters are working around the clock to restore services and assist with the impacts.

What You Need to Know:

• Heavy rainfall will continue over the weekend.
• Stay indoors and avoid driving through floodwaters.
• Weather warnings are still in place, so please stay informed.

As we wait to see what further impacts may be in store, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the amazing efforts of our Gabba Ward community. From clearing yards, balconies, and basements, to sandbagging, trimming vegetation, checking on neighbors, and providing shelter for those in need – your actions make a difference!

👏 Thank you to everyone for supporting one another during this challenging time, whether it’s by transporting supplies, caring for the vulnerable, filling up and distributing sandbags or sharing important information.

We are prepared and we will get through this. Stay strong. 💪

SUNDAY WASTE BIN COLLECTION 

A catch-up collection for general waste bins missed on Thursday, 6 March or Friday, 7 March will take place.

If this applies to you, please place your red-lid general waste bin at the kerb by 5:00am on Sunday (if safe to do so).

Gabba Ward suburbs with Sunday 9 March red bin collection:

• West End
• Highgate Hill
• South Brisbane
• Dutton Park
• Woolloongabba

Please note: Recycling and green waste bins will not be collected during this service as general waste takes priority.

Regular collections (including yellow and green bins) will resume on Monday.

FREE GREEN WASTE DROP OFF

To assist with clean-up from Tropical Ex-Cyclone Alfred, free green waste disposal will be available at all 4 Resource Recovery Centres starting 6:30am on Sunday, 9 March.

RRCs are open daily from 6:30am to 5:45pm at the following locations:

• Willawong – 360 Sherbrooke Road
• Chandler – 728 Tilley Road
• Ferny Grove – 101 Upper Kedron Road
• Nudgee – 1372 Nudgee Road

Please be patient as extended wait times may occur. Also, remember to check current alerts and road conditions before heading out.

Stay informed and stay safe as the situation continues to be monitored.

Make sure you check current alerts and road conditions before you make the decision to drive on roads.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Bus services to resume Sunday, 9 March  

Brisbane buses will resume full services on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Services will run on the normal Sunday timetable, but NightLink and early Glider services will not operate.

Trains will remain suspended on Sunday because of debris on the tracks.

CityCat and KittyCat services will resume on Monday, 10 March 2025. Services will run on the normal timetable. 

For more information, visit brisbane.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3403 8888.

In solidarity,
Trina