Disaster Recovery 2022 Floods

Golden gully flood 2022

The rain event in early 2022 severely impacted Noosa roads, resulting in issues such as landslides, damaged water crossings and storm water outlets, plus other road damage. 

The remediation and resilience building of many of these sites has a high-cost impact on Council.  Where possible, Council is working with State and Federal governments to access funds through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) which is administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. 

Council continues to look for ways to deal with the widespread delays in the construction industry which is impacting the reconstruction of the flood-affected sites. Council is committed to having these sites repaired as soon as possible with work continuing on the engineering and design phase of the projects.

In the meantime, Council continues to ask residents to: 

  • Have patience.
  • Remain cautious on the roads and drive to conditions.   
  • Be aware of changed traffic conditions and do not enter areas that are signposted as closed.
  • Understand that some repairs are temporary until a more permanent fix can be completed.
  • Understand that some areas will have safety signs in place until permanent repairs can be completed. 

For updates about current road closures please visit council's Disaster Dashboard.

Priority reconstruction

The Black Mountain landslide and Black Pinch Road landslips have been identified as priority reconstruction.

Keep up to date with Black Mountain landslide reconstruction.

Keep up to date with the Black Pinch Road reconstruction.

Disaster recovery information

    • Flood clean up and disaster response: $506,871.05
    • Reconstruction of essential assets: estimated construction costs of $75m
    • Flood studies to provide input to future strategy and action plans: $800,000

    Correct as at 1 September 2023

    The work is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

    • Provided additional rubbish removal options for residents
    • Completed beach clean-up actions to contain and remove polystyrene from beaches.
    • Recovered, removed and disposed of pontoons washed up on Noosa beaches
    • Where possible, upgraded stormwater infrastructure to the latest Department of Agriculture and Fisheries standards to improve waterways and fish passages.

  • Works are being prioritised to ensure isolated communities are supported. Council has already commenced some construction works in the Black Mountain, Kin Kin and Noosa Heads areas and will continue to work through the priority list.  Local residents will be advised on any construction works scheduled in their area.

    Please note that despite the appearance of lack of action at some sites, work preparing the design for reconstruction of these repairs is being undertaken.  Then the actual reconstruction may take many months to complete.   Depending on the type of repair, some construction cannot occur during the wetter months so it will start at the most suitable time.

    Council is targeting to complete reconstruction of the 31 landslides, 15 water crossings/drainage plus other smaller works by the end of 2024. 

  • There are 31 landslides in 6 hinterland suburbs and two landslides in coastal areas.

    Council is developing plans to repair all landslides that are impacting road assets across Noosa Shire. Council has already completed all the necessary engineering work and mostly completed the design work.  These designs are being used to tender for contractors to reconstruct the road assets damaged. 

    Please note that a number of roads have been closed based on preliminary reports and technical information about road stability.  While inconvenient, the road closures are for the safety of the road users.

    Please note: the landslip at Noosa Trail Network Trail 2 & 4 Twin View Hills Lookout (nearest Black Pinch Road) is significant. To ensure safety of park users, do not enter this area. Council has not authorised access for any party except to the necessary engineers undertaking slope stability testing.

    Please see below about the reconstruction occurring in your area.

    Council is developing plans to repair a total of 15 waterway crossing or drainage structures that impacted the road assets across Noosa Shire.  Preliminary engineering, surveying and civil design has been completed on these sites.

    All sites have received funding approval from Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).  Contracts have now been awarded for all of these sites. 

    This means some sites have commenced works or will commence works in coming months.  It is anticipated that all sites, except one site on Schreibers Rd Cooran will be completed by September 2024.

    Council has completed interim works on Schreibers Road in Cooran to ensure a water main is protected.  Council is currently planning works to create a more resilient road structure to withstand future storm events.

    There have been no road closures due to damage to waterway crossings, but we ask road users to be careful when driving, adhere to signs and prevailing conditions.

    Please see below about the reconstruction occurring in your area.

  • The 2022 flood events impacted around 125 Noosa Shire roads.  Impacts include potholes, scours to the roads and softened edges.  Some of these issues were a direct result of the flood and so the repairs will be funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding.

    Council is pleased to advise that the majority of the gravel road resurfacing works have been completed with only some minor works required on some remaining roads.

    We thank residents for their patience during these works.

     

Information on repairs by location

  • For information on the reconstruction of landslide and landslips on Black Mountain Road visit the dedicated Black Mountain Road portal.

    • Cooroy Belli Creak Road: Reconstruction of landslips adjacent to #673 and #703 Cooroy Belli Creek Road.
      • Final design in progress before tender for construction contractor
      • Target Date for tender is October 2023
    • Road Grading Work
      • Completed: Crawfords Road

    • Woongar Street: Reconstruction of a damaged drainage structure.
      • Construction of this site is a priority.
      • This contract has now been awarded and construction will commence in October 2023.
      • Please see the Project News for more information.
    • Boreen Point Foreshore:  Reconstruction of damaged foreshore area
      • Council has now been granted funds to execute works in this area.  The Concept design will now be updated and a procurement plant instigated to arrange for reconstruction.
      • The "Moon seat” has been removed and placed in storage so it can be returned when reconstruction is completed.
    • More information is available in the Project News

    • Coles Creek Road: Reconstruction of concrete culvert
    • Schreibers Road: Reconstruction of concrete culvert adjacent to #269.
      • Interim work was completed in November 2022 to protect the infrastructure.
      • Engineering and concept design completed.
      • Ongoing discussions with stakeholders about possible funding increase to build a more resilient water crossing to protect water main infrastructure.
    • Schreibers Road: Reconstruction of concrete culvert adjacent to #159 and #390.
    • Road Grading Work
      • Completed: Schreibers Road and Tablelands Road.

    • Cooroy Belli Creak Road: Reconstruction of landslips adjacent to #179 Cooroy Belli Creek Road.
      • Final design is completed and the work has been issued for tender. 
      • Works are likely to commence early 2023.
    • Cooroy Belli Creak Road: Reconstruction of landslips adjacent to #490 Cooroy Belli Creek Road
      • Final design is in progress.
      • Target Date for tender is October 2023
    • Musa Vale Road: Reconstruction repair and Final design is completed and the work has been issued for tender. Works are likely to commence early 2023.

    • Black Pinch Road: Reconstruction repair and stabilisation of landslips adjacent to #241, #266, #317 and #325 as well as Twin Hills lookout.
      • Please go to dedicated website for more information
    • Kinmond Creek Road: Reconstruction of concrete culvert adjacent to #88 and #62.
      • The construction work will commence September and completed by year end.
      • Please see the Project News for more information.
    • Simpsons Road:  Reconstruction repair due to a landslip adjacent to #54
      • Final design is in progress.
      • Target Date for tender is October 2023

    • Road Grading Work:
      • Completed: Andersons Road, Christies Road, Middle Creek Road, Sankeys Road, Skyring Creek Road

    • Golden Gully Road: Reconstruction of concrete culvert and floodway adjacent to properties #87 and #116
    • Road Grading Work:
      • Completed:  Bunneys Lane, Murrays Road, Paulsens Road

    • Weyba Esplanade: Reconstruction repair along the foreshore due to a landslip. 
      • Project has now been completed
    • Please refer to the Project News for details.

  • Upper Pinbarren Creek Road: Reconstruction repair due to landslips on 9 separate sections of this road.

    • Engineering and concept design completed.
    • Final design in progress before tender for construction contractor
    • Target Date for tender is October 2023

    Upper Pinbarren Creek Road: Concrete culverts require construction.

    • The construction work will commence late September and completed by year end.
    • Please see the Project News for more information.
       

    Road Grading work:

    • Completed:  Bazzo Road

    • Simpsons Road:  Reconstruction repair due to a landslip adjacent to #54
      • Engineering and design completed.
      • Tender currently in progress.

  • Happy Jack Creek Road: Reconstruction repair and stabilisation of landslips adjacent to #19.

    o   Engineering and design completed.

    o   Target Date for tender is October 2023

    Old Ceylon Road: Reconstruction repair and stabilisation of landslips adjacent to #130 plus 1 smaller embankment repairs.

    o   Engineering and design completed.

    o   Target Date for tender is October 2023

  • Sobraon Street: Reconstruction repair and stabilisation of a major landslip.  Essential stormwater works have been completed to improve storm resilience of the remaining area.

    o Works are completed.  Road is now re-opened for normal use.

Support available for affected residents

  • The Red Cross has published a series of resources to help people recover from the effects of disaster.

    Crisis support is available through organisations such as Lifeline. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or log onto the Lifeline website.

    The National Recovery and Resilience Agency provides information about mental health and wellbeing support before, during, and after a disaster. Talking to a professional can help you process your reactions and develop healthy coping strategies.

    Funding assistance

    Following major disasters, the State and Federal Governments offer assistance.

    Crisis support is available through organisations such as Lifeline. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or log onto the Lifeline website.

  • To find out what funding may be available to residents impacted by flooding please visit Council's More Grants and Guidance page.

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