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See https://t.co/pKLUba0wzU for details and updates; follow advice from @NSWSES. "Some of our units have been spending a lot of time turning people away from flood crossings, when they could have been spending that time attending to jobs. 8.37am: Buses have been confirmed to replace trains between Coalcliff and Helensburgh and are on their way to Thirroul and Waterfall.

The MS Sydney to Gong will finish at Lang Park in Wollongong where some road closures will remain until 4.30pm. Buses will continue to supplement services. news, latest-news, MS Sydney to Gong, Wollongong, Royal National Park, road closures, traffic, cycling event Motorists are advised the MS Sydney to Gong will close a … Almost 200 electrical hazards need to be repaired on Tuesday, including fallen powerlines.

We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. In the meantime, the Illawarra Highway between Princes Highway and Taylor Road remains closed and the Transport Management Centre is advising motorists to exercise caution as some local council roads could be closed as well. update on road closures in the southern highlands: The Illawarra Highway is now open on Macquarie Pass after a truck and bus accident earlier this afternoon. 12:10pm: Wollongong and Kiama SES units were kept busy over the weekend with wild weather uprooting trees, ripping apart roofs and causing flash flooding. Contact details for Emergency Service Organisations in NSW, Your local radio station can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area, Some other useful contacts that may help you during and after disasters. Local Rivers A list of significant rivers in the Illawarra and South Coast Region of NSW and a handy link to river conditions and latest rainfall totals to help you self-assess the risk in … Motorists should reduce their speed and proceed with caution. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. The worst hit area was Sanctuary Point, where 1642 premises were in the dark on Monday night, followed by Bawley Point (800), Old Erowal Bay (544) and Ulladulla (387). Jamberoo Mountain Road is closed due to a landslip. The SES advises motorists not to drive through floodwater.

Also, buses continue to replace trains between Port Kembla and Port Kembla North due to flooding at Port Kembla. Near Fitzroy Falls, fallen trees and a rock slide are causing havoc for motorists on Moss Vale Road/Nowra Road. "Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas," their website said. ... Today hosts stunned by gatecrasher

Please note: All comments made or shown here are bound by the Meanwhile, Sunday night's weather left 3,500 Endeavour Energy customers without power throughout the night on the South Coast, Southern Highlands and Hawkesbury regions. 8:10am: Illawarra rail commuters will find it harder getting to work on Monday as the weekend weather has caused problems with the train line. With 10,000 cyclists taking part in the 82km ride leaving Tempe at 6am and the 58km ride from Engadine at 8am road closures will occur at different times in different locations. Replacement buses are being organised to run between Thirroul and Waterfall, but as of 8am were not yet on site. Here are the current road closures as of Monday afternoon. It's not safe to be crossing flood waters - it puts you and our volunteers at risk.".

Buses are also replacing trains between Port Kembla and Port Kembla North due to flooding at Port Kembla 7:45am: Wild weather is beginning to ease across the Illawarra after damaging winds and heavy showers pelted the region Sunday night.

However, there is also flood water affecting Tongarra Road between Croome Road and Terry Street, with a reduced speed limit to 40km/h. Endeavour Energy will be busy restoring power to 6100 homes and businesses that lost electricity in the wild weather. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. In the meantime, the Illawarra Highway between Princes Highway and Taylor Road remains closed and the Transport Management Centre is advising motorists to exercise caution as some local council roads could be closed as well. 10am: The Albion Park drive through COVID-19 testing clinic will not be open on Monday due to poor weather. Illawarra Highway between Albion park rail and Albion Park. Minister for Emergency Services, David Elliott today launched Get Ready Animals – a new online resource to help owners plan for their animals in emergencies. Buses will continue to supplement services. NSW SES unleashes Get Ready Animals website. 8:30am: A severe weather warning for gale force winds and hazardous surf remains in place Monday morning for the Illawarra. Check with your local council for information about property-specific risks, local road closures and local planning approval guidelines. Localised flooding on parts of the South Coast are hampering crews on Monday morning from accessing damaged parts of the network in some areas. Please try again or refresh page. Sign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Editor's Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories. Heatwaves kill far more people than natural disasters like bushfires, cyclones and floods. Motorists are also reminded when overtaking cyclists to leave a 1.5 metre distance on roads with speed limits over 60km/h and a 1.0 metre distance on roads 60km/h or under. The rail line was temporarily at a standstill due to a tree branch caught in overhead wiring at Otford earlier today. UPDATE ON ROAD CLOSURES SOUTH OF SYDNEY The Illawarra Highway is closed again on Macquarie Pass after a truck accident. He said attention was turned to Nowra on Monday, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting the Shoalhaven River to hit its biggest peak in 29 years. Motorists should proceed with caution. At Berkeley, the Princes Motorway southbound off-ramp to Northcliffe Drive was closed overnight.
This NSW town relies on "a few quiet drinks and a barbecue on a regular basis" to recover from traumatic events, but COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing are making regrouping a challenge. Local road closures. Know which agency issues emergency alerts during events like bushfires, storms and cyclones in your state or territory. An Endeavour Energy spokeswoman said that at the height of the storm on Monday, more than 15,000 customers were without electricity due to the extensive damage caused by strong winds and torrential rain. It's not safe to be crossing flood waters - it puts you and our volunteers at risk." Clearways are strict no-parking zones even for local residents and RMS Mobility Scheme Permit holders. While streets around Nowra which remain closed due to flooding, as of 7:45am Monday, include: For up-to-date information on road closures in the Shoalhaven, visit: https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Emergencies/Road-Closures Over the weekend, SES media officer Dave Rankine reminded residents never to drive, ride or walk through water during floods.

"Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas," their website said. The BOM advises with waves exceeding five metres in the surf zone, it may lead to significant beach erosion along coastal parts of the Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter coast on Monday.

However, there is also flood water affecting Tongarra Road between Croome Road and Terry Street, with a reduced speed limit to 40km/h. They may help you understand the risk in your area. At Nowra, there's water on the road on the Princes Highway at Kalandar Street. https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/UPAcJLQNVGftX3BUDy544C/fd568c18-bd75-4763-aa33-68670164d14f.JPG/r0_140_1632_1062_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg, flood alert has been issued for Nowra and Terara, a flood alert has been issued for Nowra and Terara, https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Emergencies/Road-Closures, 'Get out of town by 10pm' - SES gives Nowra an evacuation order, Strong winds and heavy rain predicted for Sunday night, roads cosed, Like a 'torrent': Gerringong cleans up after weekend storm, more rain to come, Fire crews battle out-of-control hazard reduction burn in Royal National Park, Violent rape allegations levelled against NRL Dragons player Tristan Sailor, All the photos from Hockey Dad's drive-in concert at Bulli, Why you might not be able to watch ABC, SBS on your TV soon, Historic, 143-year old Picton home to be auctioned off, Big-dollar budget contains hits and misses. Macquarie pass is also closed due to waterfall and water over the road. While streets around Nowra which remain closed due to flooding, as of 7:45am Monday, include: For up-to-date information on road closures in the Shoalhaven, visit: https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Emergencies/Road-Closures. Kiama council hopes to be able to provide an update late this afternoon. #NSWFloodspic.twitter.com/EKab6bRACj. ... Illawarra Hwy between Princes Hwy and Tongarra Rd is closed in both directions due to flooding.

Emergency crews are currently patrolling storm damage and working to safely restore power supply to affected customers. The areas of winds and surf should shift to the northern coast on Monday as the system heads north. As a result, the RMS has closed the Illawarra Highway between Princes Highway and Tongarra Road both directions due to flooding. We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. Motorists should proceed with caution.

1 800 679 737 (Monday to Friday, ... Wollongong Today. Just past Robertson, Sheepwash Road is closed in both directions between Illawarra Highway and Kangaloon Road.

The NSW SES has produced a recovery guide to help you take the next steps towards recovery from floods, storms and tsunami. Make sure you look after your pets and include them in your emergency plans.

"Surf conditions should ease in the south later Monday, but hazardous surf conditions should persist until Tuesday." And for those wanting to take public transport special event trains run from Wollongong back to Central for participants. The drive-through testing clinic, operating at the Albion Park Showground, will resume operation from 8am Tuesday 11 August, weather permitting. Heading towards Campbelltown, Douglas Park Drive (Causeway) at Nepean River at Douglas Park is closed in both directions due to flooding. Easy to understand pictograms are displayed on your map. Transport for NSW advises motorists to check signage, exercise caution and allow extra travel time on Sunday.

It is important to remember that storm water and floodwater in urban areas can be very dangerous. Sign up to get the latest on your favourite topics from the ABC. Almost 200 electrical hazards need to be repaired on Tuesday, including fallen powerlines. Transport for NSW advises cyclists will share roads with motorists for the majority of the course however sections of roads at the start and finish areas and lanes along major roads will be closed for the safety of cyclists. Here are some handy links to Roads and Maritime Services and your local councils who manage road closures in your area. Clearways are strict no-parking zones even for local residents and RMS Mobility Scheme Permit holders. "Surf conditions should ease in the south later Monday, but hazardous surf conditions should persist until Tuesday. Picture: Sylvia Liber. FROM 5:30AM TO 3PM *Access to properties along closed sections of Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Stanwell Tops will be maintained for local residents. Buses are also replacing trains between Port Kembla and Port Kembla North due to flooding at Port Kembla. Emergency crews are currently patrolling storm damage and working to safely restore power supply to affected customers.