10/02/2020
For everyone within the City of Karratha, clean up efforts are now well underway. Check the post below for the latest information, it is expected that a verge collection service will be commencing on Monday 17th Feb.
⚠️ Follow this post for the latest clean up and facility information ⚠️
⚠️ For further information please visit https://karratha.wa.gov.au/cyclone-recovery
⚠️ Please continue to exercise caution, obey road closure signs and be aware of emergency services personnel.
🌳 More than 180 trees removed from Karratha CBD and 10 semi-trailer loads of debris already disposed of at 7-mile waste facility
🛣️ Roads:
🛣️ All CBD roads are now open
🛣️ All sealed local roads held up well and are open
🛣️ Unsealed roads are currently being assessed. For full status report visit: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/road-closures
🚧 For status of Main Roads click here: https://bit.ly/2GYBPOv
🧹 Clean up information:
▪️ The City is continuing to assess damage to facilities and infrastructure and will be prioritising recovery efforts with a focus on safety
▪️ Green waste collections commenced Monday 17 Feb, please ensure green waste is place on the verge without obstructions
▪️ The City is encouraging residents to make use of the free 7-mile and Wickham Transfer Station facilities for any non-green waste disposal
▪️ Due to the sheer volume of green waste collections, the City is pleased to be working with D&M Waste Management, Leethall Construction, Artyzan, Karratha Earthmoving, M&M Masonry and with support from Town of Port Hedland and Woodside North West in getting our city cleaned up as quickly as possible.
▪️ If your property has sustained serious damage and you need help, call the SES on 132 500 for assistance (please cancel reports if you no longer require assistance)
🎢 Playgrounds:
The following playgrounds will be CLOSED until further notice:
▪️ Dampier Foreshore Southern Jr. Playdeck (This area is fenced off and signed and closed until further notice. The remainder of the foreshore is now open)
🏫 Facility information:
KARRATHA:
▪️ City of Karratha Administration - Operational (opens 8.30am)
▪️ 7-mile Waste facility – operational (open 7am - 4:30pm daily - Tip Shop remains CLOSED until further notice)
▪️ Karratha Leisureplex – operational (ovals operational during daylight hours only)
▪️ Red Earth Arts Precinct and Karratha Library – operational (opens 9am)
▪️ The Youth Shed – operational
▪️ Indoor Play Centre - operational
▪️ Karratha Airport Terminal – operational (for flight status contact your airline)
▪️ Karratha Tourism & Visitor Centre - operational
▪️ Karratha Golf Course - closed until further notice
▪️ Karratha Bowling Club - closed until further notice
▪️ Frank Butler Centre - closed until further notice
WICKHAM | ROEBOURNE:
▪️ Wickham Transfer Station – operational (opens 7am)
▪️ Wickham Community Hub including Library and The Base – operational
▪️ Wickham Recreation Precinct and pool – operational
▪️ Roebourne Pool – operational
▪️ Roebourne Library - operational
DAMPIER:
▪️ Dampier Community Hub and Dampier Library – operational
📱 Report damage:
▪️ Through Report It: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/report-it