Another severe weather and flooding event has now been declared a Natural Disaster Event in the Warrumbungle Local Government area.
The latest flooding event, which began on 14 September 2022, was declared a natural disaster event on 13 October.
The Australian Government and the NSW Government, through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), have now recognised that the extraordinary rainfall event is a natural disaster.
The declaration allows the council and eligible community members to receive financial assistance to restore damaged infrastructure caused by the flooding.
“This is the third declared natural disaster event in the Warrumbungle LGA since November 2021,” Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Ambrose Doolan said.
“Locals will recall the intense rainfall and damage it has caused to properties, infrastructure and the road network throughout the shire.
“The funding application for this natural disaster event has now started to be prepared for the restoration of the damaged infrastructure.
“Council must still apply for and have the application approved for the funding of restoration works prior to these extensive works commencing.
“During this time, council is able to continue to carry out emergency road repairs. However, the funded restoration works will take some time to be completed and, in some cases may take up to two years,” Cr Doolan explained.
Assistance is also available for eligible community members under the DRFA.
