The outer-eastern councils of Yarra Ranges, Knox and Cardinia are set for extended to support to recover from the storms in August this year.
The Federal and State Governments are continuing to support Victorian communities impacted by the August severe storm events, including extending funding to an additional nine Local Governments through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister said this assistance will help council’s clean up and restore assets as soon as possible.
“This expanded support underscores the Australian and Victorian governments’ commitment to helping local councils recover swiftly from the recent storms,” she said.
“We are working closely with the Victorian government to ensure communities get the support they need to recover.”
The assistance is for a total of 28 councils impacted by the storms commencing from 25 August 2024, to coordinate debris removal from storm-affected homes to make them safe and habitable.
Victorian Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes said they will continue to support communities every step of the way so they can recover as quickly as possible.
“Providing support to make properties safe and restore essential public assets will enable the community and businesses to get back on track,” she said.
The joint assistance will help support emergency and asset reconstruction efforts, in particular removing debris impacting essential public infrastructure like roads, footpaths, bridges, and other critical assets.
Information for councils about the DRFA process is available at Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Information on disaster assistance is available on the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website.
For information about recovery support available to local communities, contact your local council at Know your council.
