Brisbane City Council has suspended kerbside waste collections and ferry services until further notice due to the significant risk of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
In a public announcement to residents, Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner called on residents to remove and secure any kerbside items as soon as possible in preparation for damaging winds.
“We’re currently fast-tracking the collection of any items that remain on the kerb, however, this can’t be guaranteed before conditions worsen,” the Lord Mayor said.
“While I recognise this will inconvenience people who have already put items out, this is a decision we’ve had to make to keep our community safe.
“We will be making arrangements to reschedule any suspended collections once we understand the full impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.”
Green waste drop-off will continue to be free and Council will extend opening hours from 6:30am to 8:45pm to help people prepare their properties.
“A cyclone in Brisbane is something many of us have never experienced before so preparing now is the only way to ensure your home, pets and loved ones stay safe,” said Lord Mayor Schrinner.
“I’m urging residents to do whatever they can to get ready now, including cleaning up your yard, trimming trees and securing loose items that can be incredibly dangerous during high winds,” he said.
The Council has also suspended all CityCat and ferry services from tonight until further notice so the vessels can be moved to safety ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Eleven CityCats will be removed from the water and placed on hardstands while the remaining 16 will be placed inside protected docks. The city’s five KittyCats will be securely moored at a marina.
The last CityCat services will depart Northshore Hamilton and University of Queensland at 10.15pm tonight and the last Kittycat cross river services will leave by 11.40pm.
The 22 terminals between UQ St Lucia and Northshore Hamilton will be closed at midnight tonight.
