Case studies

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.

Environmental controls on Queensland’s largest road reconstruction project are protecting a colony of endangered koalas, and one lucky dingo, found during ongoing upgrades.

An earthen levee built in 1996 protects one of Queensland’s most remote towns from major floods and shows the value of adapting resilience works to local conditions.

The introduction of livestock refuge mounds in the remote reaches of north-west Queensland is helping primary producers protect their cattle during disaster events.

Vital energy infrastructure in north Queensland has been raised out of the flood zone, building community resilience to future floods informed by the impacts of recent disasters.

Ring-a-ding-ding! Betterment works have rung in a stronger, more resilient future for Bells Bridge on the Wide Bay Highway north of Gympie.

Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads devised an innovative solution to restore the Far North's Captain Cook Highway and its critical drainage infrastructure following destruction caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

In the wake of severe and repeated disaster events, more farming families are turning to the services of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority to maximise available assistance.

Significant improvements to the flood-prone Mount Lindesay Highway are ensuring resilience, safety and community connectivity in rural south-east Queensland.