- Scenic Rim and Banana Councils to receive financial support following recent severe storms.
- Assistance will cover counter disaster operations, emergency road repairs, and the reconstruction of essential public assets.
- Provided through joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have activated disaster assistance for the local governments of Scenic Rim and Banana following a series of severe storms that swept across the region in mid-November.
Support provided under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA) can be used by councils for eligible response, clean-up and recovery activities, including repairs to essential public assets like roads and bridges.
Scenic Rim and Banana LGAs were hit hard by damaging storms between 15-18 November, with heavy rains, flooding and wind gusts impacting many council assets.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said assistance provided through the DRFA will allow communities to recover and rebuild.
"Queensland's severe weather season has kicked off with force, with significant damage across southern parts of the state," Minister McBain said.
"This activation will make sure council areas affected have the funds they need to repair infrastructure and recoup counter disaster operation costs.
"Together with state and local governments, the Albanese Government will work hard throughout the higher risk weather season to support all disaster impacted communities."
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said Queensland is well positioned for the upcoming disaster season, and everyone needs to play their part.
"Our weather is unpredictable, but we know what to do to stay safe, respond quickly, and recover effectively," Minister Leahy said.
"Severe weather events like this are a reminder of the importance to use caution if you need to travel on our roads during storms, and to never drive through floodwater.
"Entering floodwater is highly dangerous as you simply don't know the condition of the road you're driving on. Remember, if it's flooded, forget it."
