Emergency Sandbags and Sand Available for Tablelands Residents

Following the recent rain and current weekly weather outlook, emergency sandbags and sand are being made available to the Tablelands community at no charge for residential use only, for those needing them as a priority.

Sand and sandbags are available from Atherton and Malanda from today and will be available from tomorrow from Ravenshoe (Thursday 5 March 2026).

Please remember to bring your own shovel with you to load sand and pack sandbags.

Public collection sites:

• Atherton Showgrounds — Louise Street and Robert Street, Atherton
• Malanda Showgrounds — Thomas Street and Park Avenue, Malanda
• Ravenshoe State School car park — Ascham Street and Kidner Street, Ravenshoe.

Supplies will be limited, so we ask that you please ensure not to take more than you need, particularly large quantities. You can always return and collect more if needed.

The sites will be accessible 7 days a week. Tablelands Regional Council will be monitoring the sites regularly and will try to replenish the supplies when needed, weather permitting.

For members of the community who are unable to collect sandbags themselves and don’t have someone who can help collect them, please call 132 500 to request SES assistance.

For helpful information on using sandbags to protect your home, visit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/sandbags.

For more information on current weather warnings:

• Go to the TRC Emergency Management Dashboard for the latest weather warning, emergency contacts, road closures and conditions, power outages, news from our Disaster Coordination Centre, links to ABC radio and key social media.
• Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for current weather information and warnings.
• Listen to your local radio stations.