In the process of cleaning up the debris of the December 21 storm event from the road reserves, thousands of cubic metres of mulch has been placed in piles around the whole of the Mid Coast area and residents are encouraged to get their trailer and help themselves free of charge.
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MidCoast Council has been steadily completing clean-up jobs on a priority basis around the region since the severe storm event of December 21.
Clean up work includes the removal of tree debris from road verges and council parks and reserves.
The initial priority, in the days immediately following the storm, was to remove traffic hazards from roads and make areas safe.
Contractors were then engaged to prioritise and remove the debris from the side of the roads based on the volume of debris at each site, the traffic volume and the hazard to motorists.
Some areas were hit much harder than others and these have been the main focus of the initial stages of the clean-up.
After the high priority jobs were covered, crews began the general clean-up, clearing as much debris as possible prior to the Christmas break.
Work has continued this year to clear both road verges and limbs and vegetation in parks and reserves.
This work is being assessed and undertaken on a priority basis, and with the damage widespread across the Mid Coast region, it will take some time to clear all areas.
Council has reminded residents not to pile green waste on the road reserve – it is the responsibility of the property owner to dispose of the waste correctly.
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