Disaster assistance is now available in the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Queanbeyan-Palerang Local Government Areas (LGAs) following impacts of flooding from 25th December 2023.
The assistance measures are being provided by the Albanese and Minns Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Support includes:
- Support for affected local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets, like bridges and roads.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt said the heavy rain and subsequent flooding affected the Christmas plans of many residents of South-East NSW.
“The rainfall was intense and I want to thank those who put their own Christmas plans on hold to start the clean-up efforts,” Minister Watt said.
“This assistance will ensure Councils, businesses and residents have access to the funds they need to clean up and undertake important repairs, so the region can bounce back as quickly as possible.
“The Albanese Government is committed to working with the Minns Government throughout the recovery process.”
NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said flood impacted Local Government Areas will be supported in their clean-up and recovery.
“The South-East took an unwelcome hit at Christmas, but the good news is that having now completed their assessments, local government can use Disaster Recovery funding to clean up and get much needed roads and bridges back in working order,” Minister Dib said.
“It was a difficult time for everyone in the region who know only too well the impact of natural disasters and we want to reassure them we will continue to help.”
For information relating to financial assistance, replacing lost documents, location of your nearest recovery centre and more, please contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit nsw.gov.au.
To apply for a concessional loan or primary producer grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit raa.nsw.gov.au.
Further information on disaster assistance can be found on the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website.