As a precautionary matter, we have opened three sandbagging facilities across the city to assist concerned residents. There is currently no immediate threat from Cyclone Oma.
- Locations are:
- Coomera – 232 Old Pacific Highway, Pimpama. The site is located in an area adjacent to the Le Mans Kart Track, in close proximity to the City's Coomera Depot
- Reedy Creek – 61 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Waters. The site is located within the City's Waste and Recycling Centre with separate street access.
- Tugun – Boyd Street, Bilinga. The site is located in the City's land adjacent to the Depot. Access is via the service road to the desalination plant and former waste facility.
- Opening hours are:
- Thursday 21 February 11am – 6pm
- Friday 22 February 6am – 6pm
- Saturday 23 February 6am – 6pm
- There is a 15 bag limit per household. These are pre-filled sandbags.
- City of Gold Coast are monitoring weather conditions.
- Please follow the City of Gold Coast Facebook page for updates and listen to local media.
- The best protection is to be prepared. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/getready for tips on how to prepare your property.
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