A $1 million package will go towards the South Burnett’s flood recovery efforts.
South Burnett Regional Council was one of 23 Queensland councils who received approval for the Local Recovery and Resilience Grant Funding capped at $1 million.
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has issued the funding approval under Category D, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements in response to the south east Queensland rainfall and flooding from 22-28 February.
This grant initiative was provided to Queensland councils which were severely impacted by the extraordinary flooding events to undertake relief, recovery and resilience activities.
The council welcomes this funding and in response would like to understand where the recovery is most needed within the South Burnett.
“The impact of repeated flooding on the back of extended drought had taken a toll on the community,” council stated.
“Our community is resilient, however, the financial, physical and mental health impacts of these events cannot be underestimated.”
This funding will support recovery activities providing community wellbeing initiatives, building disaster resilience, and reducing the impact of future events.
Given the repeated rain and associated flood events impacting our rural communities, a large focus will be on primary producers.
A needs assessment is currently taking place, with a community survey (Shaping our region to become more resilient) released to assist, identify, and drive future projects.
To provide input to the survey visit Council’s website: www.southburnett.qld.gov.au
