05/03/2025
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We will update here as to whether our Monday classes can proceed after the storm has passed ๐ค๐ค
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred update as of 9am 6 March 2025
What we know ๐
โพ Bin services have gone ahead as normal today but will not be collected on Friday 7 March. The Friday collection is now planned to occur in accessible locations on Monday 10 March.
โพ Council customer service centres, libraries, gallery, pound, parks, reserves and sports fields along with the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre and Coutts Crossing Golf Course are closed. Residents can still contact Council via phone or email during normal business hours.
โพ Due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, NSW SES has issued a Stay Indoor alert for Maclean, Yamba and surrounds.
โพ The Bureau of Meteorology advises Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving towards the southeast Queensland coast, with the far western edge already impacting the coast from about Coolangatta to Ballina.
โพ Sandbagging self-serve stations have been established in Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Grafton, Harwood, Maclean, Ulmarra, Yamba and Wooli.
What we donโt know ๐
โพ The complete impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
What weโre doing ๐
โพ Clarence Valley Council staff are currently following Flood Plain Management procedures to prepare to respond to any community asset interruptions while working alongside the NSW SES.
What we want you to do ๐
โพ Stay indoors where possible.
โพ Secure any items that could be blown around your property.
โพ Stay informed with the latest warning and messaging.
โพ Report any issues such as fallen trees by calling our customer service team on 02 6643 0200.
Stay informed ๐
โพ For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station
โพ Download the Hazards Near Me App for real-time warnings and information
โพ NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
โพ RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
โพ Latest River Heights and Rainfall observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
โพ Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
โพ Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
We will be doing regular updates at 9am, 12pm and 3pm to keep the community updated.