
Canegrowers in the Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook regions are being encouraged to attend free disaster resilience workshops aimed at helping farmers better prepare for floods and other extreme weather events.
The workshops will be held on 1 April in Tully at the Tully Support Centre and 21 April in Ingham at the Canegrowers Herbert River office.
Delivered by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries in partnership with Canegrowers, the sessions will focus on helping growers understand how river pathways and floodwaters could impact their properties.
Participants will take part in a one-on-one property mapping activity designed to identify key assets, irrigation systems and natural water flow across their farms.
The workshops will also provide growers with a satellite imagery map of their property to assist with future planning, as well as information on financial assistance available following natural disasters.
A number of experts will attend the sessions to share insights, including representatives from government agencies, river improvement trusts and regional planning organisations.
The workshops form part of the Queensland Government’s Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
The Tully workshop will run from 8.30am to 1.30pm on 1 April at the Tully Support Centre, while the Ingham session will take place from 8.30am to 1.30pm on 21 April at the Canegrowers Herbert River office.
Attendance is free, however registrations are required. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.