Sandbagging stations across Redland City are ready for residents to access as forecasters warn of possible heavy rainfall in south-east Queensland over the coming days.
With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting wet conditions, Redland City Council is reminding residents that sandbagging stations are available if required to help protect homes and properties.
Several mainland stations remain open year-round to support community preparation.
These include Thorneside at William Taylor Memorial Sportsfield on Ivy Street and the Clarke Street site in Cleveland opposite the cemetery entrance gate, both operating 24 hours a day.
The Redland Bay station at the Bayview Conservation Park Staging Area on German Church Road operates daily from 6.30am to 6pm.
Residents are permitted to collect up to 10 bags per vehicle, per trip, to help ensure supply is shared across the community.
Self-service sandbagging stations are also available on the islands and operate 24 hours a day.
Sand and bags are provided at these locations, but residents are required to bring their own shovels.
These stations are located at the Council Depot in Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island, Council Depot on Russell Island, Council Depot on Macleay Island, the Council Shed on Lamb Island, and fire stations on Coochiemudlo Island and Karragarra Island.
Council has advised that enclosed shoes must be worn at all sandbagging stations for safety.
Residents can find information about active sandbagging stations through Council’s Disaster Dashboard, where they can also opt in to receive Redlands Coast Alerts.
For weather updates and warnings, residents are encouraged to check the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Guidance on using sandbags to help protect homes is available through the Get Ready Queensland website.
Residents can also follow Redland City Council on Facebook for relevant weather updates.
