Local Government Recovery Grants to the tune of $1 million will be provided to each of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Parkes electorate that have been disaster declared as a result of recent flooding.
The recovery funding assistance is part of the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Additionally, small businesses and not-for-profits affected by ongoing flooding in the Parkes electorate are eligible for recovery grants of up to $50,000.
Primary Producer Recovery Grants have been increased from $25,000 to $75,000 for eligible primary producers.
Parkes MP Mark Coulton called the response appropriate, given the situation.
“Each of these local councils have a mammoth task ahead of them, particularly when it comes to repairing the huge number of roads damaged by flooding,” Mr Coulton said.
“I have been working closely with these flood-affected councils, and I know this funding will go some way in helping their communities recover.”
For any information on disaster assistance please contact the Australian Government Information Hotline on 180 22 66 or scan the QR code below to visit the website.
