Council water quality testing has shown microbiological contamination levels in Noosa River, Laguna Bay and the open beaches are now within acceptable levels for recreational purposes.
Water levels along Gympie Terrace are still high and residents are reminded to take care when entering the water as sediment and debris may still pose hazards in local waterways, and elevated pollution levels are possible near stormwater outlets.
Patrolled beaches may be closed if Surf Lifesaving Queensland deems swimming and water recreation unsafe due to debris or dangerous surf conditions.
Unitywater has now advised their sewerage infrastructure is back online across Noosa.
With so many offers of help from local residents keen to support Noosa’s flood recovery, Council has contacted Volunteering Queensland to create a local ‘Noosa Care Army’.
You can help support the local clean-up by registering online as a volunteer with the Care Army – register.emergencyvolunteering.com.au/
Anyone impacted by the floods and in need of help to clean up can email commdev@noosa.qld.gov.au for volunteer assistance.
Community Recovery Pop-Ups begin Monday to assist flood-affected Noosa locals.
Council’s Community Development Team and staff from the Queensland Government’s Department of Communities will be on hand to provide information about the assistance available.
Visit Council’s website for the list of times and locations – www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community-recovery-2022-floods
Over the weekend the Noosa North Shore vehicle ferry will continue to operate from first light until high tide, and resume operations in the afternoon.
The ferry is currently accommodating four-wheel-drive vehicles and cars, but at this stage is not able to transport trailers and caravans. As floodwaters continue to recede the arrangements may change.
Several pontoons have washed up on Noosa’s eastern beaches.
Maritime Safety Queensland is inspecting each structure to assess the structural integrity of the pontoons before salvage works can commence.
Where possible, barricades have been put in place to keep people away and Council asks beachgoers to stay clear.
Council crews are out and about removing debris from beaches and coastal areas as the flood recovery continues.
