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Cassowary Coast Regional Council is continuing to support residents affected by severe flooding caused by the North and Far North Tropical Low, with a focus on Cardwell and surrounding areas,

Council understands that the recent flooding and power outages have left many residents with significant amounts of wet waste to dispose of.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has established a Temporary Waste Transfer Station at the Pump Track carpark on Brasenose Street for Cardwell residents impacted by flooding,

Community Recovery Hub for Flood-Affected Residents – COMMENCING TODAY at Cardwell Community Hall Cassowary Coast Regional Council alongside the State Government Community Recovery, have activated a

FLOOD THREAT REDUCED – Cardwell Area – 1:15pm, Monday 3 February 2025

*UPDATED - 12PM - Cardwell Water Supply Due to recent weather impacts in Cardwell, Council advises the community to conserve water. At this stage, water supply levels remain uncertain.

Emergency Alert Flood Watch Issued for Cassowary Coast Warning area: CARDWELL TOWNSHIP An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 12.25am Monday 3 February 2025 by the Cassowary Coast Regional Counci

The flood risk in the Cardwell area has now been reduced. However, heavy rain and localised flooding in low lying areas may still occur

Council is aware of low water pressure currently affecting the Cardwell area

Cassowary Coast residents are advised the potential locally intense rainfall and winds may continue into early next week subject to the strength and position of the trough and low.