State provides $8.7 million in disaster funding for Lockhart River roads
Published Tuesday, 26 August, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
The Queensland Government has provided more than $8.7 million in disaster funding towards the cost of repairing roads in the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council area that were damaged following tropical cyclones Larry and Monica in 2006.
Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said the cyclones and related flooding had caused significant damage across the shire.
“The restoration works needed in the wake of Larry and Monica were significant and the overall cost was certainly beyond council’s resources,” Mr O’Brien said.
“In these remote communities, the local road network is a key public asset so it’s vital to get it back in operational order as soon as possible following a natural disaster.
“That is why the government has stepped in to help out with $8,785,944 in funding.”
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the funding was provided through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements program, a joint State and Commonwealth initiative.
“NDRRA funding will continue to play a key role in helping to get communities back on their feet following natural disasters,” Mr Pitt said.
“The primary aim of this program is to return public assets to their pre-disaster standard as quickly as possible, so that people in affected areas can get on with rebuilding their lives.”
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Cook Electorate Office 4051 3849
Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said the cyclones and related flooding had caused significant damage across the shire.
“The restoration works needed in the wake of Larry and Monica were significant and the overall cost was certainly beyond council’s resources,” Mr O’Brien said.
“In these remote communities, the local road network is a key public asset so it’s vital to get it back in operational order as soon as possible following a natural disaster.
“That is why the government has stepped in to help out with $8,785,944 in funding.”
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the funding was provided through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements program, a joint State and Commonwealth initiative.
“NDRRA funding will continue to play a key role in helping to get communities back on their feet following natural disasters,” Mr Pitt said.
“The primary aim of this program is to return public assets to their pre-disaster standard as quickly as possible, so that people in affected areas can get on with rebuilding their lives.”
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Cook Electorate Office 4051 3849