Resilient Homes Fund welcomed by Council
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan has cautiously welcomed the Governments’ $741 million Resilient Homes Fund aimed at improving flood resilience.
Queensland homeowners who experienced damage to their residential property because of flooding in 2021–22 can now register their interest for the scheme, and Mayor Milligan is encouraging local homeowners to look into it.
“I applaud the Australian and Queensland Governments for committing funding to help impacted residents get back on their feet and while we’re yet to see the details, we are hopeful the Fund will improve community safety without unintended consequences.
“Not one but two weather events this year already have hit our communities hard, and I thank the Commonwealth and State for funding much of the recovery process.
“This Fund could make a real difference in improving home resilience and I certainly urge our residents, if you do own a home, to see what the program is about and if it’s suitable for you.
“While Council fully supports the assistance of those at risk from floods, Council’s key concern is that local governments may be left with unusable land to maintain which carries a long-term cost to the local community,” Mayor Milligan said.
The Resilient Homes Fund was developed following the 2021–22 disaster season and applies to directly flood-affected residential properties within 37 local government areas activated for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for the following events:
- central, southern, and western Queensland rainfall and flooding – 10 November to 3 December 2021
- ex-tropical cyclone Seth – 29 December 2021 to 10 January 2022
- south-east Queensland rainfall and flooding – 22 February to 7 March.
Funding will be used to repair, retrofit, raise or buy-back eligible properties.
To register your interest, visit https://yoursayhpw.engagementhq.com/resilient-homes-fund
