UQ Gatton campus: severe weather update

Posted: Wednesday 18 May at 2pm

This webpage provides advice and support for staff and students based at our Gatton campus.

Campus status: The Gatton campus is open and the Darbalara farm is accessible.

Staff can work from campus and face-to-face teaching activities have resumed.

A reminder, when on campus or the farm please do not enter fields or drive on roads that are flooded.

Working arrangements: Gatton staff who are unable to work due to the severe weather can access up to 3 days of special flood leave.

Travel and transport: Before travelling to campus, check the status of the roads as some roads may continue to be impacted.

If accessing the campus via the Warrego Highway exercise caution as a number of local and campus roads have been damaged.

The intercampus bus service between Gatton and St Lucia is operating as usual.

Teaching: All on-campus teaching, including UQ Skills, has resumed.

Students with scheduled practicals are encouraged to check their course Blackboard site for updates.

Support: 

• Staff needing support should contact our HR team (askhr@uq.edu.au) and Employee Assistance Program
• Students needing support, temporary accommodation or assistance should contact our Student Services Team (student.services@uq.edu.au or 1300 275 870).
• Details of relief support and grants from various agencies is available on the Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Keeping up to date and safe

• Download the UQ SafeZone app to connect directly with UQ security and emergency services.
• Monitor Bureau of Metrology, Lockyer Valley Council Disaster Dashboard, Ipswich City Council Disaster Dashboard and SEQ Water for updates and warnings.
• Do not wait for emergency services before evacuating if you are at risk.
• Sandbags and sand are available in Laidley, Gatton, Grantham and Withcott.
• If there is water across the road or it is unsafe to drive on, please do not risk your life.
• For assistance call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.
• In a life-threatening emergency contact Triple Zero (000).