Grants To Boost SES Emergency Response

State Emergency Services (SES) groups across Queensland are set to benefit from nearly $2 million in funding as part of a major investment in local disaster response capability.

The government has announced $1.97 million in SES Support Grants to support 32 SES groups across the state — from remote Doomadgee to the Gold Coast — with upgrades to vehicles, facilities, equipment, and training sites.

Successful projects include a new SES facility in Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council ($150,000), vehicle replacements for SES depots in Atherton ($225,000) and Yeppoon (over $95,000), sand pit structures in Babinda, Edmonton and surrounding areas (over $123,000), and more than $86,000 to upgrade security at Goodna’s SES depot. Ingham will also benefit from funding to revitalise its SES building.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the funding is a strategic investment in Queensland’s emergency preparedness.

“Our SES groups play a critical role in natural disasters and our Government is pleased to be able to boost capability ahead of the next major weather event,” Minister Purdie said.

“These grants will help ensure SES groups are armed with the essentials to help them continue to perform their great work to keep communities safe, right across Queensland.”

Other upgrades include nearly $40,000 for an ATV and trailer at Quilpie/Eromanga, helping SES crews access difficult terrain during flood and fire events.

With the next storm season approaching, the investment ensures Queensland’s frontline responders are better equipped to serve their communities.