Hinchinbrook Homes Included In Major Disaster Recovery Operation

The government’s Reconstruction Monitoring operation is now underway across Queensland, with Hinchinbrook among the regions where disaster-impacted homes and businesses will receive in-person visits from Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) officers this month.

Running from Monday the 9th of June to Friday the 27th of June, the three-week state-wide operation will see QRA officers door-knocking more than 3,400 properties across 21 local government areas, including the Hinchinbrook Shire, to check on recovery progress and the wellbeing of residents following recent severe weather events.

The Hinchinbrook visits were scheduled for the week of Monday the 16th of June to Friday the 20th of June, focusing on areas affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low floods of early 2025.

The monitoring program also covers recovery assessments from other major events including Tropical Cyclones Jasper, Kirrily and Alfred, as well as the 2023 South East Queensland Christmas storms.

Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the government is determined to ensure that no Queenslander is forgotten after a disaster.

“This Government stands shoulder to shoulder with every Queenslander impacted by our recent natural disasters,” Minister Leahy said.

“The intel we gather from our Reconstruction Monitoring operations is unmatched and will make sure recovery reaches every corner of the State and this is an unprecedented Reconstruction Monitoring operation for Queensland, capturing insights from five separate disasters, but we are determined to leave no stone unturned with our recovery efforts.”

QRA CEO Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd) encouraged Hinchinbrook residents to speak with officers when they visit.

“These operations are crucial to inform QRA’s recovery work and where we need to focus our attention,” Major General Ellwood said.

“Our June assessments are going to be particularly valuable for understanding the support needed for communities impacted by multiple major disasters in a short period and if you need disaster recovery support and see a QRA officer in your area, please stop and chat. We are here for Queenslanders.”

During each visit, QRA officers will gather information about property repairs, insurance claims, and the overall wellbeing of residents. This data will help coordinate additional recovery efforts between councils, state agencies, and other support organisations.

For more information on the Reconstruction Monitoring program, visit www.qra.qld.gov.au/reconstruction-monitoring.