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Queensland starts the big clean-up
The big clean-up has begun in north Queensland in the wake of cyclone Yasi, but heavy flooding now threatens many low lying areas in the region.
Cairns escaped the eye of the cyclone and most hotels in the town were preparing for trade today.
The Queensland government said the cyclone was the worst in Australia’s history but early reports indicated that there was no loss of life or serious injuries resulting from the huge winds that brought down power lines and destroyed homes.
The communities of Mission Beach, where the category five monster made landfall, nearby Tully, and Innisfail were the worst hit. Structural damage in the towns was extensive.
Accor – the largest hotel group in the region with 12 hotels – reported that all its hotels withstood the strong winds and rain and should be trading normally.
The Holiday Inn Cairns sustained minor damage but guest services were not interrupted. Guest services at the Holiday Inn Townsville will be restricted until water, gas and power access are restored.
IHG advises anyone planning to visit this region of Queensland in the next few days to follow the advice of emergency services agencies. Visit www.qld.gov.au/cyclone/ for more information.
All guests were evacuated from Daydream on Tuesday morning as part of the island’s cyclone contingency plans. Around 20 staff remained on Daydream in a cyclone-proof facility.
All ferry services and flight connection services with Cruise Whitsundays are anticipated to be operating as from tomorrow (Friday).
Qantas suspended flights to and from Cairns and Townsville airports yesterday and today but the airline hopes to resume services tomorrow.
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