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Gore Highway Toowoomba to Millmerran Re-opens

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The Gore Highway linking Millmerran with Pittsworth and Toowoomba has re-opened with drivers requested to exercise caution. The section of road between Brookstead and Millmerran was closed for many days, but with the flood peak in the Condamine now well downstream, water levels have receded allowing traffic to resume.

A ‘stop – go’ traffic light is operating on the Centenary Bridge over the Condamine River 2 kms from Pampas, and speed restrictions are in place south of the bridge heading towards Millmerran. Police are urging motorists to obey the traffic signs and to travel with extreme caution.

Caution Required After Inundation

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Police are urging the travelling public to drive with extreme caution as receding flood waters reveal underlying damage to roadways and infrastructure such as bridges and causeways.

Leichardt Highway,Wandoan

Warwick Area

Police advise that hazards posed to drivers from the inundation the State has received has not lessened with the receding of flood waters and that many roads and bridges would have sustained damage to varying degrees.Careless motorists not only risk their lives and the lives of others, but face the possibility of prosecution if they drive negligently.

Police are urging everyone to obey road closure signs and to travel with extreme caution, limiting non essential travel in any areas affected by localised flooding.

Revitalised Millmerran SES Goes to the Rescue

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Whilst many parts of Queensland prepare for recovery efforts as water begins to recede Police and Emergency Services would like to remind the community of the dangers of flood waters and damaged roads.

Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Brett Pointing said that emergency services have attended a number of incidents where people have entered flood affected areas.

At Milmerran SES responded to a car in floodwater on the Gore Highway which was inundated for three kilometres with levels as deep as three metres.

Following its de-activation in 2008 due to a lack of volunteers, Millmerran and surrounding areas did not have close SES support and relied on assistance from Cecil Plains or Pittsworth,  but the unit was reactivated only a matter of weeks ago after a new contingent of volunteers finished their training.

The rescued man told Millmerran SES members he heard rumours that the road could be crossed safely. Police have charged this man for driving without due care and attention.

There are multiple road closures in many parts of the State. These closures and interruptions are constantly changing as flood levels rise and fall. Obey road closure signage and please plan your trip and make sure you check the available  information on road conditions from websites,” said Assistant Commissioner Pointing.

The Gore Highway to Millmerran is closed between Brookstead and  Millmerran until further notice. Motorists are urged to delay any trip along this road, or where possible find an alternative route.

A swift water rescue team also had to rescue a man at Perry Road, Bundaberg North last night around 11pm. He suffered minor injuries.

Western Downs Mayor Heartened by Offers of Support

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Faced with the enormous challenge of coordinating a disaster response effort across its 38,000 square kilometre flood ravaged region, Western Downs Regional Council is extremely heartened by offers of support from around the country.

Mayor Ray Brown said the generosity shown in the support of those affected by record flooding and the incredible work ethic of all those involved in the massive disaster response effort made him proud to be an Australian.

In times of adversity, the aussie fighting spirit shines through and each day this disaster situation continues
I see it first-hand. The offers of assistance haven’t stopped since the flooding started on Monday, and they just keep coming. From Army Blackhawk helicopters evacuating residents in Condamine to donated food and bottled water used to resupply isolated communities.

There are far too many offers to name and thank individually, but all are greatly appreciated.

Special mention must also be made to Council and emergency services staff as well as volunteers who have availed themselves to assist in the operation.

Each day brings new challenges, but I’m comforted by the morale and support of the entire disaster response team,” Mayor Brown said.

Residents in the Dalby district in need of flood assistance or information are asked to call the Western Downs Disaster Coordination Centre on 4662 6666.

Kerri Anderson, Strategy and Communications Manager
Western Downs Regional Council

Council Connections: Week 5, December 2010

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Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.

Council Connections with Darren Burton

We cover general information like council closing times, the new Permanent Conservation water level, animal management responsibilities, Cooby Dam Wall recreation area being closed, library workshops for school holidays, call for Masters athletes, Graffiti Busters hotline and the usual emergency number reference.

A Message to Queenslanders – Thu 30th December

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A message from Deputy Police Commissioner & State Disaster Management Coordinator, Ian Stewart:

Hear the Deputy Commissioner

Santa arrived in a Red Car…Not a Sleigh and Reindeer

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Santa arrived with a little bit help from the local police to attend the Christmas function held at the Toowoomba Hospice, due to his reindeers having a rest to be ready for their big Christmas Eve run.

Qld Police helped Santa deliver some Christmas joy to the Toowoomba Hospice at their recent staff and volunteers Christmas function. He is greeted by Hospice Chairman Graham Barron whilst others who attended watch on.

Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron OAM said It was wonderful to work with the Queensland Police Service for such an event, “The transport provided was much appreciated by the children and all those who attended.”

This wonderful community spirit is shown to the Hospice everyday, whether it is from families, individuals, businesses or community groups/clubs and is sincerely appreciated said Mr Barron.

Hospice Christmas Lunch served with Community Spirit!

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The bells were ringing this year (for the right reasons) at the Toowoomba Hospice as a special Christmas Lunch for clients, their family and staff was supplied and catered for by locals.Director of Nursing Mrs. Alicia Trimingham-Turl said this Christmas was different from the previous 6, as this year it was catered by Dave Granfield and his staff from Star Café.

L to R: Alicia Trimingham-Turl Toowoomba Hospice and Lindsay Clyde from the Glennie Swimming (far right) get some tips from Dave Granfield as he cooks Christmas lunch at the Hospice on Christmas day

For the previous 6 years the hospice have made use of senior staff, a member of the Management Committee and their families to cook Christmas lunch, This year was to be Mark, our promotions and fundraising manager’s turn. However he is still banned from the kitchen as the last time he cooked on Christmas day we were not only singing jingle bells, we had fire bells going off as when he was taking the turkey out of the oven some of the juices spilt onto the bottom and smoke clouded the kitchen. We did the guys from Qld Fire and Rescue some lunch!”

Dave Granfield Manager of Star Café at GardenTown said he was more than happy to offer his services to cook on Christmas day for the Hospice, I enjoy giving back to the community. the Hospice is a very special place and we are a lucky community to have it. I have invited a friend to help me serve and clean up afterwards so the staff can enjoy Christmas day too.”

Dave Granfield carving a roast.
A beautiful Christmas lunch for those who were at the Toowoomba Hospice on Christmas Day.

Toowoomba Hospice is a not-for-profit, community facility, caring for people with a terminal illness and their families at no cost. Each year the Hospice, (located in O’Quinn Street) needs to raise $1.3 million to keep the service running.

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