MidCoast Council Mayor, Claire Pontin, is thankful for the announcement of Category D funding that has been made available to primary producers but said there needs to be more funding provided to others in the community too.
Cr Pontin said she will continue to fight for the MidCoast region and wants to see increased funding extended to other business owners, homeowners, renters and for public infrastructure.
"The Category D funding for primary producers is a great result. It allows primary producers to apply for up to $75,000 to help clear up and get back on track. They will also have access to emergency hardship payments, lump sum payments and disaster loans," she explained.
"But that is not the end of my job. I will continue to advocate for other affected people. Our region was hit by the worst flood in history which resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.
"I will be continuing to advocate for further disaster funding."
Cr Pontin has also heard reports of some residents' homes that have still not been cleaned out. She urged those people to register this at the Flood Recovery Centre located at the Manning Uniting Church, in Albert Street Taree from 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
"I am unsure how long the Flood Recovery Centre will remain open as it is being operated by the Reconstruction Authority. If you need any assistance, please make sure that is your first stop," Cr Pontin said.
"If you have a neighbour or a relative or know someone that is still in this position, please direct them to the Flood Recovery Centre. It is vitally important that message gets out there."
Cr Pontin has also been advocating to the Reconstruction Authority for the provision of temporary mobile accommodation pods to be provided.
"If you think this would suit your situation and you would like to have a temporary pod delivered to your land, please make an application through the Recovery Centre," she explained
"I am aware that displaced families are still staying with relatives and this will become harder for everyone over time. I'd like to see people back on their properties where this makes sense."
For more updated information head to midcoast.nsw.gov.au/floodrecovery
