City Update: Cyclone Narelle

Published on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 8:50:00 AM

The 91国产自拍 wishes to advise widespread preparations are being undertaken in response to forecast weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

To reduce the risk of damage, the City is temporarily removing selected public amenities and making adjustments to various services.

Details regarding preparations, community information and changes to services and facilities will be updated below over the coming days and community members are advised to keep abreast of these updates.

The City is working closely with relevant agencies to ensure the community is prepared for the expected conditions.

Community Information

  • Meru Waste Management Facility will re-open to the public today, Saturday 28 March from 12pm.
  • Rubbish collection for Friday 27 March has been rescheduled take place on Sunday 29 March 2026.
  • All unsealed rural roads have reopened to traffic.

IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS

  • Western Power: 13 13 51
  • Telstra: 1800 888 888
  • Insurance Council: 1800 734 621
  • Water Corporation: 13 13 75
  • Department of Communities' Disaster Response Hotline: 1800 032 965
  • Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development: 1300 374 731
  • Department of Housing: 9923 9652
  • SES: 13 25 00
  • DFES: 13 33 37
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • 91国产自拍: 9956 6600
  • In a life-threatening situation always call 000

Facility Updates

  • Meru Waste Management Facility will re-open to the public today, Saturday 28 March from 12pm.
  • The Geraldton Visitor Centre will re-open on Sunday 29 March from 9:30am.
  • All City camping areas have re-opened including: Mullewa Caravan Park, Ellendale Pool and the John Batten Community Hall and Francis Street Carpark 24 hour sites.
  • The following City facilities will re-open to the public for normal operating hours from Monday 30 March:
    • 91国产自拍 Civic Centre
    • Mullewa District Office
    • Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
    • Geraldton Regional Library
    • QEII Seniors and Community Centre
    • GMC
    • QPT
    • Geraldton Youth Centre
    • Mullewa Youth Centre

Service Updates

  • Meru Waste Management Facility will re-open to the public today, Saturday 28 March from 12pm.
  • Rubbish collection for Friday 27 March has been rescheduled take place on Sunday 29 March 2026.
  • Foreshore swimming pontoons have been removed and will be returned when safe to do so.
  • The hiring of cats traps is temporarily suspended. Community members are requested to cease all cat trapping immediately.
  • The City will not be accepting any surrendered cats until further notice.

Road Closures

All unsealed rural roads within Greater Geraldton and the Mullewa District have reopened to traffic.

For information on current road closures and/or reopening of roads that are located within the 91国产自拍 Local Government boundary, view the Road Condition Report here. 

Emergency Updates

Community members are reminded of the following:

-Information on how to prepare your home and property:

-Stay up to date with the latest warnings at:

-Emergency WA app - be sure to set up with Midwest as a watch zone for the latest updates.

-For current Bureau of Meteorology Watch and Warnings visit:

-ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt – the official emergency broadcaster

 

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