It was just five months from destruction to reconstruction for the Alan Wilke Bridge, which was reopened to traffic ahead of schedule after the Albert River, swollen by flood waters from Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Debbie, broke its
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When floodwaters from ex-STC Debbie inundated the house of an elderly couple in their mid-seventies, community organisations and government agencies worked together to bridge the gap and help them rebuild their lives on the Logan prope
A crucial part of disaster recovery is supporting clinicians on the frontline. The widespread nature of STC Debbie meant expertise was needed in regions in Queensland’s far north and west.
Restoration of a vital link over the Coomera River on the Gold Coast was a priority rebuild for the City of Gold Coast following ex-cyclone Debbie.
Event summary
The Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie & Associated Rainfall & Flooding, 28 March – 6 April 2017 event saw the cyclone cross the Queensland coast at Airlie Beach as a Category 4 system, hit coastal communities
A total rebuild of Gympie Netball Association’s flood-ravaged facilities is expected to spark renewed interest in the sport locally and boost community spirit across the region.
Nearly $10.5 million in new funding will be shared among Queensland communities to help build greater disaster resilience and reduce the impacts of severe weather.