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Local Toowoomba Artist Exhibits at Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery

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During the month of January, Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery will be showcasing works from local Toowoomba artist Chantel Schott.

This will be Chantel’s first solo exhibition at the gallery and she has put together a montage of paintings that are innovative, quirky and bright.

The Lost Imaginarium

The Lost Imaginarium will run from 4 – 30 January 2011.  The exhibition will be officially opened by Beverley Bloxham on Sunday 9 January at 11am. All welcome and refreshments will be served.

The Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11.30 to 4pm located on the New England Highway in Crow’s Nest.

For further information about the exhibition please call the gallery on 4698 1687 or visit the artist’s website www.chantelschott.daportfolio.com

Defence Establishes Wider Support to Queensland Flood Disaster

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In response to the deepening flood crisis in Queensland, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established a Joint Task Force (JTF) for the conduct of Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST.

JTF 637 was established on New Year’s Day, under the command of Colonel Luke Foster, an experienced Army officer. In order to provide the best possible support to the Queensland Government in their response to the flood crisis, Colonel Foster’s headquarters has been established at Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera in Brisbane.

The ADF has already provided support to State and Federal emergency management agencies by assisting with the evacuation of people from the towns of Theodore, Emerald and Condamine, as well as providing emergency food drops and medical supplies to Queensland people isolated by the flood waters.

JTF 637 will control the helicopters and units already supporting the Queensland emergency management agency, including the three Army Black Hawk helicopters operating around Emerald.

Additionally, a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules yesterday successfully delivered a ‘flexible habitat’, a purpose built temporary accommodation module, which is now being used by the people of Emerald.

The ADF will continue to review the situation in coordination with Emergency Management Queensland and provide a commensurate level of support within available resources.

Dalby Town Water Supply Critically Low

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Due to a spike in water consumption Dalby’s water supply is now critically low and at risk of being depleted before the flooded Water Treatment Plant is recommissioned.

Residents are restricted to emergency household use only – Drinking, Toilets and Showering.

No evaporative air conditioners, no outside watering and no flood clean up.

Western Downs Regional Council Mayor, Ray Brown

Residents in need of assistance for flood clean up can call the Western Downs Local Disaster Coordination Centre as alternative sources are available to assist in clean up efforts.

Residents are asked to use alternative water sources were possible such as rain water, bore water or bottled water.

An Emergency SMS Alert was sent to residents Friday afternoon.

Kerri Anderson, Strategy and Communications Manager
Western Downs Regional Council

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.

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