Charters Towers is now on level 4 water restrictions as the town remains isoalted due to flooding

Residents in regional NQ town cut off from supplies as roads in and out remain flooded. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Macrossan Bridge, Sellheim

Charters Towers is moving to level four water restrictions after an intake failure at the weir.

The regional town has been on restrictions for almost a week with the Charters Towers Local Disaster Management Group originally asking people to conserve water.

This comes as Charters Towers remains cut off with roads to the north, west and south closed.

The Macrossan Bridge on the Flinders Highway remains closed with a helicopter ferrying goods and people across the Burdekin River.

The Burdekin River catchment has multiple alerts in place. The Burdekin River at Sellbeim peaked at 17.77m about 3am on Monday, and was falling.

It is expected to remain at the major flood level – above 15m – for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.

The Burdekin Falls Dam is currently at 209.79 per cent.

CTLDMG chairwoman Mayor Liz Schmidt said due to the current weather conditions and volume of water still in the region’s catchments, she was unable to confirm when roads would reopen.

“The region has received significant rainfall and, with further flood warning advice issued from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) yesterday, it is anticipated the Macrossan Bridge at Sellheim will remain closed for another few days”, Cr Schmidt said. .

Level four restrictions allow for normal domestic usage, but excludes watering.

Charters Towers Regional Council mayor Liz Schmidt handed over ownership of Big Rocks Weir to the state government. Picture: Supplied.

Cr Schmidt asked that people remain vigilant with their water use so the community was not forced into stricter restrictions.

LDMG was working with the District Disaster Management Group (DDMG) to ensure supplies are available for the Charters Towers region.

Emergency services, freight operators, business owners, and local government staff were working around the clock to ensure everyone was safe, had access to essential services, and was kept updated.

“We are still urging the delay of all non-essential travel as now is not the time to be taking any unnecessary trips,” Cr Schmidt said.

“There are a number of flood cameras currently inactive due to connectivity issues or damage, as well as a number of mobile phone black spots in regional areas, and it may not be possible to call for help.

“Please don’t risk getting stuck between creeks or crossings as assistance may not be available if emergency services are unable to reach you”.”

For financial assistance, or to apply for grants online at www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp or call the Community Recover Hotline on 1800 173 349. If you require emotional support, please call the dedicated Community Recovery Lifeline Hotline on 1800 116 671.

Originally published as Charters Towers is now on level 4 water restrictions as the town remains isoalted due to flooding