Dalby Regional Council receives $67,000 in disaster funding

Dalby Regional Council will receive more than $67,000 in funding to repair its damaged road network that occurred as the result of flooding in February 2008.

Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said floodwaters had caused significant subsidence damage to the council’s road infrastructure.

“Considerable damage has been caused to the Dalby Regional Council local road network by flooding that occurred across many parts of Queensland,” Mr Pitt said.

“The Dalby community’s reliance on local infrastructure means that this type of damage has the potential to severely impact transport and accessibility.

“Had Dalby Regional Council been required to foot the bill, ratepayers would have been disadvantaged by the financial burden of this natural disaster.

“As a result, the State and Commonwealth governments have contributed $67,981 with the regional council contributing $22,660 towards the repair work.”

Mr Pitt said the funding was provided through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements program, a joint State and Commonwealth initiative.

Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819