More northern Queensland communities supported with their flood recovery

Disaster assistance has been extended to Cloncurry, Douglas, Hope Vale and McKinlay following recent intense rainfall that resulted in far reaching flooding throughout northern and central-western Queensland.

The assistance is made possible through the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) that will assist to cover clean up and repair costs of infrastructure, including damaged roads affected during the event between 21 and 28 April.

The activation of the DRFA will see councils reimbursed for clean-up activities and reconstruction costs so they can get on with the job knowing they will be reimbursed for their eligible activities

The Australian and Queensland governments will continue to work with all communities across the board to provide all available support to assist with recovery.

DRFA assistance has already been activated for the following LGAs: Barcaldine Regional Council, Barcoo Regional Council, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, Boulia Shire Council, Burdekin Shire Council, Cloncurry Shire Council, Cook Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council, Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council, Longreach Regional Council, McKinlay Shire Council, Mornington Shire Council, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council and Winton Shire Council.