General News
21 January, 2026
Landslip works ramp up
WORKERS are concentrating on the recovery and repair of a large landslip at Alexander Drive, Bingil Bay, after heavy rain associated with Tropical Low 12U and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji last month.
Mayor Teresa Millwood said the Cassowary Coast Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) moved to ‘stand down’ status last week.
“The Cassowary Coast LDMG has moved to ‘stand down’, which means the immediate threat has passed and emergency coordination arrangements are no longer required, however, agencies will continue to monitor conditions and respond to any emerging issues,” she said.
“I want to thank our community for being so prepared. Every time we face severe weather, we see just how resilient the Cassowary Coast really is.
“Our crews and contractors have been working extremely hard on the Alexander Drive landslip, with close to 1000 tonnes of spoil already removed in just a few days and multiple trucks operating each day to keep the clean-up moving.
“It’s a significant job, with total material expected to be around 10,000 tonnes and safety remains our top priority, particularly as conditions change.”
Council is warning residents to take care on local roads, particularly in areas where saturated ground conditions may have caused soft shoulders, potholes or surface damage.
Motorists are urged to drive to conditions and report any hazards. “The Cassowary Coast LDMG will continue to monitor conditions throughout the wet season and respond as needed,” a council statement said.
“With the severe weather threat having passed for now, council encourages the community to keep sandbags on stand-by. Sandbags should be stored in a dry place out of the sun to prepare for future weather events. Wet or damp sandbags can rot.
“A sandbag made of plastic or polypropylene can be stored for many years longer than a hessian sandbag.
“If you have non-hessian sandbags that haven’t been in contact with contaminates, council encourages you to wash them down and let them dry before storing.
“Unused and uncontaminated hessian sandbags can also be stored undercover to keep them dry for future use. If they start to show signs of wear or have been contaminated by floodwater, it’s time to dispose of them.
“For hessian sandbags that have been contaminated, you can dispose of them at home or at your local waste transfer station.”
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