Mornington Shire Council is asking residents to Get Ready as the build up and wet season fast approach, and the chance of summer cyclones intensifies.
In partnership with the Queensland Government, Mornington Shire Council will conduct its an annual mass clean up on the island which will include the removal of loose branches and objects around homes.
Council’s Executive Manager of Infrastructure and Technical Services Andrew Thompson said this was about being realistic that extreme weather events occur in the region.
“The more prepared residents are - the faster the community will bounce back should a natural disaster eventuate,” Mr Thompson said.
“Like last year, Council will aim to work with organisations to develop Cyclone Pantry Kits for residents who could be devastated if a cyclone or tidal surge did occur.”
Our residents are among the most disadvantaged in Australia
- Cr Bradley Wilson
Mayor Brad Wilson said Mornington Shire Council was unique.
“Our residents are among the 5% most disadvantaged in Australia and we receive no rates revenue, however we want to greatly improve circumstances - support the community and create greater resilience,” Cr Wilson said.
Meanwhile runway works at Mornington Shire aerodrome are commence after a year of waiting
The aerodrome was shut down in December 2015 due to the unsafe condition of the main runway.
Council is urging residents and visitors to “be patient” as runway works are due to commence in early November, with the delivery of materials in progress and work on the runway beginning in October.
Chief Executive Officer Frank Mills said he was keen to see the Department of Transport and Main Roads run project completed before the wet season.
“We are hopeful the full scope of works is completed shortly before the busy festive season and somewhat unpredictable wet season,” Mr Mills said.
The Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning is investing $4.5 million into the project, with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Mornington Shire council investing a further $1.5 million each.