Joint media release with The Hon Mark Ryan MP
Disaster assistance is now available for the Lockyer Valley, Balonne and Barcoo local government areas (LGAs) following severe storms occurring from 19 to 27 October 2022.
The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), which are joint-funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland governments, will help to repair roads and other essential public infrastructure.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, said it will help impacted communities recover sooner.
"These communities were affected by several low-pressure troughs, severe storms and heavy rainfall that produced significant wet conditions over southern and south-west Queensland," Minister Watt said.
"Conditions caused major impacts to roads which resulted in road closures and, in some cases, some areas being cut off.
"This funding will ensure damaged roads are repaired sooner and will allow councils to recover the costs of their disaster response efforts."
Queensland Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Ryan, said protecting and supporting Queenslanders remains the Government's top priority.
"With natural disaster season upon us, the Australian and Queensland Governments will continue to work together to provide rapid recovery assistance," Minister Ryan said.
"The funding we're announcing today will alleviate financial stress on the towns affected and allow them to get on with their recovery efforts.
"It doesn't matter where you live in this state. Queenslanders can take strength in the knowledge they're being supported through tough times caused by Mother Nature."
Information on disaster assistance can be found on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority's website.
