Due to the overwhelming requests received by RSC about the conditions of the roads within our area and beyond, this page has some information travellers may wish to investigate before hitting the road. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, you can ring us on the number above.

ROAD CONDITIONS:

RACQ Road Conditions (QLD)

The RACQ has been tasked with a state-wide road conditions reporting system which is available for viewing on the internet, or 24-hr reports via phone on 1300 130 595.

NTLIS Road Conditions (NT)

The NTLIS (Northern Territory Land Information System) has a road conditions reporting system available on the internet. (Tip - to see the region from Mt Isa inwards, click on "Barkly")

RAIN/RIVER/FLOOD INFORMATION:

BUREAU OF METEROLOGY (BOM)

The BOM has a river height/flood information reporting system on the internet. (Tip - use the links on the right-hand side of their page to change the information displayed, then roll your mouse over the area you want information on.)

LOCAL ROAD/RIVER REPORTS:

FACEBOOK - Richmond Shire Information

RSC has set up a Facebook account which is updated regularly - if you are a member, add us as a friend and we'll keep you up to date with what is going on.

LOCAL AREA REPORT

This report is emailed to us, which then we upload to this site - please note that this may not always be up to date, so check all information available to you, ring us/RACQ/DMR before making a decision to travel. (29/01/09 3:00pm)

QUICK NUMBER LIST:

Richmond Shire Council (8:20am - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri):

Business Hours: (07) 4741 3277

After Hours: 0428 413 277 - Michelle (CEO)

                    0427 413 277 - David (DOW)

Kronosaurus Korner Visitor Information Centre (8:45am - 4:45pm 7 Days): (07) 4741 3429 or 1800 KRONOK

RACQ Road Conditions: 1300 130 595

NTLIS Road Reports: 1800 246 199

BOM: (All their numbers are listed on their site - LINK)

SES: 132 500 (ONLY RING IN AN EMERGENCY)

*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL WRITTEN INFORMATION HERE OR OTHERWISE REGARDING THE CONDITIONS OF THE ROADS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES BEFORE COMMENCING/CONTINUING YOUR JOURNEY.*