Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji - Council Facility Closures

Published on 12 January 2026

Due to severe weather conditions, some Council facilities have closed.

Aquatic Facilities

Airlie Beach Lagoon
Currently closed. It will re-open on Wednesday 14 January at 5.30am.
 
Bowen, Collinsville and Proserpine Swimming Pools
Open
Regional Stinger Nets
Closed

 

Waste Facilities

  • Bowen Landfill - Open
  • Kelsey Creek Landfill - Open
  • Cannonvale Transfer Station - Open 
  • Collinsville Transfer Station - Open

Kerbside collection services are operating as normal. If road closures impact these services and your collection is missed, please call council on 1300 972 753 to report it.

Residents can drop off green waste free of charge at any Council waste facility. If you’re tidying up after recent weather or doing a bit of yard clean-up, this is an easy way to dispose of branches, leaves and garden clippings.The locations of these can be found here.

Proserpine Entertainment Centre

Open

Whitsunday Coast Airport

Open

Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

Open

Whitsunday Regional Libraries

Open

 

We’ll continue to provide updates as conditions change.
 
For the latest news, please visit the Whitsunday Disaster Dashboard.
 

 

 

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