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Additional disaster recovery funding has been announced for Queensland communities impacted by severe weather events, with regions like Hinchinbrook and the Cassowary Coast expected to benefit from new support programs targeting recovery, resilience and rebuilding efforts.
An extra $48 million through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to support long-term recovery following flooding, cyclones and severe weather events has been delivered across the state.
The funding package includes support for environmental restoration, damaged sporting and recreational facilities, vulnerable community members and primary producers recovering from recent disasters.
Among the new measures announced is a $10 million Sport and Community Recreational Assets Program to help repair and clean up impacted community sporting and recreational facilities across 22 local government areas.
A further $30 million boost to the Environmental Recovery Program will support coastline rehabilitation, catchment recovery and national park restoration projects.
“We stand by disaster weary communities to make sure they’re supported long after the storm has passed and floodwaters have receded,” Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said.
The package also includes funding for community wellbeing services, financial guidance and support for vulnerable residents, along with additional assistance for primary producers managing pest, weed and business recovery challenges.
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm said the funding aimed to reassure regional Queenslanders they would continue receiving support.
“Queenslanders know all too well that recovery from severe weather events can be long and complex,” Senator Chisholm said.
“Through this additional funding support, we want vulnerable Queenslanders, affected farmers and regional communities to know the Government will have your back every step of the way.”
More information on the DRFA packages and others can be found at www.qra.qld.gov.au.
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