Gunnedah Shire Council is urging businesses in the Local Government Area to complete a short survey on the impact of the August flood event on the business community.
Council's Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater said locals were used to coping with supply chain issues, planning for flooding, and getting back to business, but it was important to measure the costs incurred.
"From family farms and service organisations to retail, accommodation, manufacturing and transport, we know this flood event is having far-reaching effects," Ms Frater said.
"We know many staff couldn't get to work, some schools were closed, and customers were affected, so we need to be able to quantify these impacts to provide data to the State and Federal governments.
"The information we receive from the business community will help future grant funding applications from our region, may trigger more government support, and may support producers and business owners seeking their own grants and loans for damage and business interruption.
"Council would appreciate businesses taking a few minutes this week to record their estimated or actual costs due to loss of revenue, and damage to crops or inventory. There are more than 1500 businesses in the Gunnedah Shire and we are hoping to hear from everyone."
The survey will close at 5pm on Friday, 15 August. The survey is available on Council's website (www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au) or by clicking here: https://gsc2380.wufoo.com/forms/rpkdsq70bp6eew/
Caption: Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking feedback from businesses affected by flooding in the Local Government Area. Pictured is Gunnedah in flood taken on Pensioners Hill on 4 August, 2025.
