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07/05/2022
Lest We Forget.
24/04/2022

Lest We Forget.

Well done everyone involved.
12/03/2022

Well done everyone involved.

The Brisbane Valley Highway is on track to reopen at 5.00pm, Saturday 12 March. Thanks to all involved for working so hard to restore this important transport link for our region.

Road Closure Update!
03/03/2022

Road Closure Update!

UPDATE 3/3/22 2.50PM

⚠️ Road Network Update ⚠️

Council is still receiving reports of people driving around road closed signs. This is extremely dangerous.

🚫 D’aguilar Highway at Kilcoy Bridge is CLOSED
🚫 Esk-Hampton Road is CLOSED.
🚫 Esk-Kilcoy Road is CLOSED.
🚫 Glamorgan Vale Road in between Annette Road and Prospect Street, Lowood is CLOSED.
🚫Gregors Creek Road has water across it and is CLOSED until waters recede.
🚫Kilcoy Murgon Road is CLOSED.
🚫Mt Stanley Road is CLOSED.
🚫 Paddy Gully Bridge on the Brisbane Valley Highway between Esk and the Coominya Connection Road is CLOSED.
🚫Western Branch Road is CLOSED.
🚫Wivenhoe/Somerset Road is CLOSED.

🚧Please adhere to road closed signs and find an alternate route if available.

Council is working as quickly as possible to reopen roads safely and restore your access with a focus being on key transport links, particularly around townships.

✅ Kangaroo Creek Road is OPEN
✅ Mary Smokes Creek Road is OPEN
✅ Sandy Creek Road is OPEN to Ringlestein’s Bridge
✅ Spring Creek Road is OPEN
✅ Villeneuve Road is OPEN
✅ Gatton Esk Road is OPEN

28/02/2022

You must meet eligibility rules to get the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.

27/02/2022

The safety of patients, staff and community is our priority as we work with our partners to respond to the significant weather event.

Please be assured all emergency and essential health services will be continued 💚

Any patients impacted by service changes will be contacted directly to reschedule or access telehealth, where appropriate 📲

Please stay safe and don’t put yourself at risk for non-critical appointments. Remember, if it is flooded, forget it.

School Closures
27/02/2022

School Closures

IMPORTANT - due to severe weather currently affecting many parts of Queensland, a number of schools will be closed on Monday 28 February. This is an evolving situation and schools will communicate with their communities about arrangements today.

Please visit https://closures.qld.edu.au/ for the latest closure information. Parents with children at Independent or Catholic schools are encouraged to contact the relevant point of contact for updates and advice. Parents with children at Early Childhood Education and Care should contact their service.

Stay safe – remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.

26/02/2022

Refugee Centres..

Somerset region calls the community to be alert and remainsafeRainfall is continuing to fall in the region, with the Bur...
25/02/2022

Somerset region calls the community to be alert and remain
safe
Rainfall is continuing to fall in the region, with the Bureau of Meteorology suggesting
heavy showers will continue tonight and tomorrow.
Mayor Graeme Lehmann has urged residents to remain in a safe place and to avoid
attempting to drive in the current conditions.
“We have a number of bridges inundated and many roads closed across Somerset
due to flooding, with our neighbouring regions in very similar positions. This is
absolutely not the time to get in a car and go anywhere. It’s far too dangerous.”
Mayor Lehmann said a Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) was activated on
Friday, with a control centre based in Esk, and an emergency alert released as
follows:
“Emergency Emergency. Flood Warning from Somerset Local Disaster Management
Group. The areas of Lockyer Creek within the Somerset Regional Council area are at
risk over the next several hours. If you were impacted by flooding in 2011 or 2013 or
are in a low lying area near the Lockyer Creek you should seek shelter to higher
ground now. Listen to local radio or visit http://disaster.somerset.qld.gov.au/. Warn
your neighbours and head to higher ground now. If its flooded, forget it. For life
threatening emergencies call 000.”
“There are refuge centres open in four locations and people needing urgent
assistance can call the LDCC control centre on 5424 4000. The team at the control
centre is doing all they can to ensure information gets out to the public as soon as
possible,” Mayor Lehmann said.
Places of refuge have been established at:
• Memorial Hall, 18 Kennedy Street, Kilcoy
• Somerset Civic Centre, 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk
• Fernvale Futures Complex, Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale
• Alexandra Hall, 111 Cressbrook Street, Toogoolawah
Many roads in the region have been cut, with all known impacted roads listed on
Council’s Disaster Management Dashboard at http://disaster.somerset.qld.gov.au/
If you need assistance, the LDCC control centre in Esk can be contacted by phone
on 5424 4000.

FYIStay safe.
25/02/2022

FYI
Stay safe.

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21/01/2022

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REPORT FROM TOOGOOLAWAH and ESK POLICE NEWSCOVID Lockdown DirectionsLast Saturday at 4pm the Queensland Chief Health Of...
02/08/2021

REPORT FROM TOOGOOLAWAH and ESK POLICE NEWS
COVID Lockdown Directions
Last Saturday at 4pm the Queensland Chief Health Officer directed a Lockdown of various Council areas, including us in the Somerset Region. At the time of writing this Direction is in force until 4pm on Sunday 8th August 2021. In the event that this Lockdown period is extended, we have included some key points in relation to the Directions. (The full published directions from the CHO can be found here https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-act-powers/restrictions-for-locked-down-areas
Masks – A person in any indoor workplace is required to wear a mask, whether social distancing is possible or not. A person must carry a face mask at all times and must wear the face mask COVERING THE MOUTH AND NOSE in an indoor AND outdoor space (if outdoor and physical distancing cannot be maintained). This requirement does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Home confinement, Gatherings and movement – There are limited reasons a person can leave their residence. NO VISITORS are permitted at a residence. This does not apply to residential care, hospital, disability workers, family day-care or stand-alone care services. Volunteers and workers may attend a residence.
On Sunday evening the 1st August 2021, the CHO also updated the Directions to provide that ALL outdoor sports and exercise venues are closed and well as indoor venues. This includes golf, lawn bowls, tennis etc.
Food and Drink – Café’s pubs etc that provide take away services must still collect contact information from patrons.
Outdoor and Indoor markets – Can only operate to the extent they are selling food items only.
Leisure and Recreation – Public playgrounds, skate parks, public BBQ facilities are now NOT permitted.

Restrictions for Locked Down Areas

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