Regional and remote parts of Queensland have been approved for almost $16 million to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the 2019 monsoon trough event to a more resilient standard.

As part of the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments’ $134.5 million infrastructure package, the latest round of funding has been allocated to 46 resilience projects that will ensure communities can better withstand extreme weather events.

Queensland communities can now apply for a share of more than $13 million in funding to help them better prepare for future disasters through the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF).

The funding has been made available as part of the Commonwealth and Queensland Government’s five-year commitment to build safer and more resilient communities.

$12 million has just been announced for a further 26 resilient infrastructure projects in regional and remote communities impacted by the 2019 monsoon trough event. This funding is in addition to the more than $81 million already approved for stronger, more resilient infrastructure.