Important links:
Flood and storm assistance for farmers - Agriculture Victoria
Farmers who have been impacted by floods and have urgent animal welfare needs, please contact the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Agriculture Victoria is available to help farmers in flood and storm-affected areas.
Please report any agricultural losses via our online form or contact the Agriculture Recovery team on 0427 694 185 or at recovery@agriculture.vic.gov.au – when contacting the team, please provide a contact name, phone number and locality with a brief statement about the nature of your concern.
For more information, head to https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/floo...
Updates:
3.30pm Tuesday, 9 January 2024
To assist with the storm clean up, free of charge disposal of storm-related green waste has been extended until the end of this weekend, Sunday, 14 January.
All storm-related green waste material will be accepted, big or small. You may be directed to different areas for disposal of your material. Please follow directions given by our staff.
Load limits for storm-related green waste have also been waived during this time. All other load limits apply.
There will be no charge for storm-related green waste disposal on the following dates:
Porepunkah Pit
Open this week: Friday, 12 January
12pm – 3pm
Mount Beauty Transfer Station
Open this week: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
10am – 2pm
Myrtleford Transfer Station
Open this week: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
10am – 3pm
5.10pm Friday, 5 January 2024
Our crews have been working hard since Wednesday night to ensure storm-impacted areas of the Kiewa Valley are safe.
They will now take a well-earned pause over the weekend to continue clean-up and removal of debris and fallen trees on Monday.
The storm response is an incredible example of the work that can be achieved when agencies, local businesses and the community work hand-in-hand – well done and thank you to everyone involved!
3.45pm Friday, 5 January 2024
Tawonga Gap Road Reopened
Tawonga Gap Road has reopened to vehicles and cyclists. Please take care when driving/riding the road.
11.05am Friday, 5 January 2024
Mount Beauty Transfer Station Reopening
Mount Beauty Transfer Station will reopen today Friday, 5 January 2024 from 12pm – 3pm.
There will be no charge for storm-related green waste disposal on the following dates:
- Friday, 5 January
- Saturday, 6 January
- Sunday, 7 January
All green waste material will be accepted, big or small. You may be directed to different areas for disposal of your material. Please obey directions given by our staff.
For more information or if you require assistance, please contact our team on 5755 0555.
8.30am Friday, 5 January 2024
Roads reopened
Damms Road
Maddisons Lane
Ronald Street
Mountain Creek Road
5pm Thursday, 4 January 2024
No further updates. All advice remains in place.
Please check back tomorrow, Friday 5 January 2024.
12.30pm Thursday, 4 January 2024
Mount Beauty Transfer Station Update - Closed due to storm damage
As a result of storm damage overnight, the Mount Beauty Transfer Station will be closed until further notice.
Please obey all signage and traffic management in place. Do not access the site.
We are working on finding an alternative green waste drop off site in the Kiewa Valley. If we are able to find another location, we will update this post.
Green waste can still be disposed of at Porepunkah Pit and Myrtleford Transfer Station. There will be no charge for storm-related green waste disposal on the following dates:
Porepunkah Pit
Open: Thursday, 4 January and Friday 5 January
12pm – 3pm
Enter from Station Street/Back Porepunkah roundabout.
Myrtleford Transfer Station
Open: Thursday, 4 January, Saturday 6 January and Sunday, 7 January.
10am – 3pm
Morrisons Lane, Myrtleford.
Road closures caused by storm damage
10.45am Thursday, 4 January 2024
The Kiewa Valley and surrounding areas have been severely impacted as a result of last night's storm.
There are a high number of trees and powerlines down as well as road closures. The SES, CFA, AusNet Services and Council crews are working diligently to clear affected areas, but to ensure everyone remains safe, it’s important that you stay home.
Council managed road closures
- Mountain Creek Road, Tawonga
- Damms Road, Mount Beauty
- Ronald Street, Tawonga
- Maddisons Lane, Mount Beauty
VicRoads managed road closures
- Tawonga Gap Road, Bright – Tawonga South
Alpine Shire Council asks that all residents and visitors remain clear of affected areas and only leave your home or accommodation if necessary.
If you require emergency assistance, please call 000.
If you have been displaced from your permanent residence as a result of the storm, please contact Council on 5755 0555.
This information will be updated as new information becomes available.
