Cyclone Jasper

‘The figure we have been given to get our water back up to a perfect solution is around the $150 million mark.’

The bureau said the system was a 40 percent chance of becoming a cyclone on Feb. 16.

‘We’re anticipating widespread flooding through the weekend, going into early next week.’

Far North Queensland lost more than $270 million worth of visitor bookings due to cancellations following the destruction trail left by Cyclone Jasper.

It’s not with a light heart or a trifling spirit that I commit these words to paper.

‘It is absolutely unhelpful and it is disgusting for insurers to try and pass the buck away from their responsibilities to pay people their insurance premiums.’

‘These are towns that do get isolated for long periods of time during monsoonal events - they are well practised at this.’

Up to 120 people are expected to be evacuated on Dec. 19 with operations expected to continue into Dec. 20 if necessary.

The destructive impact of the cyclone, including heavy rain and flooding, has led to damaged infrastructure, disrupting the city’s water supply.

‘Winds of this strength can easily bring down tree limbs, whole trees or power lines, damaging fences, roofs and other properties.’