The impact of ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred is being felt across South East Queensland and Northern NSW with leisure industry operators closed as the area is impacted by heavy rains, flooding and power outages.
Downgraded prior to reaching mainland Queensland between Brisbane and Maroochydore at around 9pm local time on Saturday night, residents across the storm impacted areas were yesterday advised to remain indoors and monitor conditions with the ex-Tropical Cyclone.
The result of the severe weather has seen extensive damage - including to a mini-golf facility - and massive coastal erosion, with the image of a lifeguard tower undermined by the surrounding sand being removed.
Hazardous surf conditions are still impacting the coast and, as of today, advising of multiple flood warnings, the City of Gold Coast told people to “not drive or walk into floodwater” and to “not play in the floodwater or stormwater channels.”
It also noted that its three evacuation centres - at the Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium, Sports Drive, Burleigh Waters Community Centre and the Pimpama Sports Hub - remain open for those most affected by conditions.
Facilities remain closed, including all of the Gold Coast’s theme parks, although the Sea World Resort has remained open.
On the Sunshine Coast, the Council have indicated that beach clean-up efforts are being planned.
However, Rosanna Natoli, Chair of the Sunshine Coast Council Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), commented “we understand there are so many volunteers and community groups who want to do their part to help with the cleanup, including our beautiful beaches.
“We ask that you wait until it is safe to do so, and so we can all work together to effectively protect wildlife and natural areas from litter pollution.
“Conditions will continue to be dangerous along the coastline in waterways for several days with potential for flooding.
“Our top priority is safety, and as Ex TC Alfred passes we urge the community to stay safe at home or at your place of refuge.”
Similar to Clean Up Australia Day, the Sunshine Coast Council will work to support volunteer groups involved in the cleanup, ensuring a coordinated and efficient cleanup operation.
Images show the impact of ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Credit: City of Gold Coast.
Born in the English county of Dorset, Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry and the www.ausleisure.com.au website - the go to news resource for industry leaders and professionals.
With a long-term commitment to communicating all that is best about the leisure industry (aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues) his career has been defined by an ability to develop and implement industry communications.
Starting his career working in heritage visitor attractions and then adventure travel in Africa and the Middle East, an interest in writing about his experiences led to his change of career into magazine journalism and publishing.
In addition to publishing, Nigel speaks on marketing communications at a range of industry events.
He was made a Life Member of the World Leisure and Recreation Association in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London).
As of October 2024, he was inducted into the Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards.
Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.
His philosophy on life is to be kind to all and to indulge those that you love.
His passions include family, Newcastle United and motorcycles (especially British ones) as well, until February 2025 when she left us, caring a little pug named Stella.
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