Case studies

Works to restore a bushfire-damaged section of a vital southern Queensland transport route have made it stronger and safer.

The reconstruction of Sooning Street Bridge on Magnetic Island has leaned on smart design and choice of materials to deliver a vital community asset ready for future severe weather events.

Innovative thinking from staff and targeted support from the state and federal governments has written a success story for Hinchinbrook Shire Library following the devastating floods of early 2025.

Investing in resilience and risk reduction is delivering healthier, clearer outcomes for a north Queensland primary producer and the local environment.

A DNA survey of an environmentally and culturally sensitive north-west Queensland cave system is helping safeguard the threatened species that call the caves home.

A century-old relic of Queensland’s engineering past has been carefully preserved in the Gold Coast Hinterland as part of local road reconstruction works to repair damage from the 2023 Christmas-new year storms.

A DRFA-funded environmental study is supporting ongoing disaster recovery and nature conservation efforts in flood affected waterways across Queensland's Gulf Savannah region.

A new Design Guidance for Flood Resilient Homes has been launched to help Queenslanders make their properties more resilient to flooding, turning the tough lessons of past disasters into a roadmap for safer homes.

After being swamped during Tropical Cyclone Jasper in late-2023, a popular recreation area on the Barron River has been restored to withstand future weather events and accommodate community needs.

Innovative technology is allowing the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to better capture the holistic benefits of investment in resilient infrastructure.