The City of Logan’s storm recovery switched into a higher gear this week as power was restored to most homes and more clean-up crews hit the ground running.
Despite wet weather continuing to hinder heavy vehicle movements in the city, efforts remain focussed on restoring access along local roads and removing storm-related waste.
More than 700 clearing and maintenance jobs are being progressed by Council’s road recovery crews, with multiple chainsaw teams continuing to cut large fallen trees into manageable pieces for removal.
Two hundred tonnes of general storm-related waste – equivalent to the size of a blue whale – has been received from more than 1300 customers across Council’s five waste and recycling facilities.
More than 9000 customers have disposed of storm-related green waste.
At Council’s Logan Village waste facility – closest to the city’s storm-ravaged suburbs – self-haul customer numbers were up 40 per cent compared to last year.
Residents who cannot transport green waste to a Council facility should continue to stack it neatly on the kerb.
Localised clean-up information now online
Meanwhile, residents are being encouraged to visit Council’s dedicated storm recovery page online.
The page can be found at: www.logan.qld.gov.au/storm-recovery-updates
A new suburb by suburb works schedule is now available on the page to help residents prepare for the arrival of clean-up crews in their area.
The page also puts current information on financial relief, mental health services and general clean-up efforts at the community’s fingertips.
Mayor Darren Power has praised the efforts of Council recovery crews, and the resilience of the city’s storm impacted residents, as works continue.
“Whenever the weather permits it, our staff are on the ground because they know that with every road cleared, and every tonne of waste processed, we get closer to restoring life as our community knows it,” Cr Power said.
“Our administration staff also continue to manage an enormous workload behind the scenes, as we coordinate recovery efforts, respond to resident’s queries and continue the important day-to-day function of our city.
“I am immensely grateful to our hard-working teams for their effort day in, and day out to get our city’s families back on their feet.
“We are also glad to be working hand in hand with many dedicated local volunteers and contractors in this mammoth recovery effort.”
Council crews are also working hard to restore the liveability of local streets, with mosquito management teams still out in force.
Mosquito surveillance and treatment activities have now been conducted across more than 200 sites, sometimes with the use of drones and all-terrain vehicles.
Kerbside mowing is also being urgently prioritised where it is safe to do so, and as wet weather allows.
Council’s kerbside waste collection program began, as planned, in the city’s southwest on Monday, January 8.
The kerbside collection, managed by Cleanaway, continues to be coordinated with those of storm clean-up crews to ensure efficiency.
General bin collection has also returned to normal. All bins unable to be collected during the extreme weather events have now been serviced.
Council’s quarterly rates notice will be issued to City of Logan ratepayers from Monday as planned.
Ratepayers experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the storms are urged to contact Council as soon as possible to arrange an interest-free payment plan.
Residents should phone 3412 5230 during business hours, or lodge a request online at: logan.qld.gov.au/financial-hardship-call-back-request.
