The NSW RA is progressing the repair and rebuilding of key infrastructure, in partnership with local councils and other government agencies, as well as working to reduce the risk from future floods and other disasters. In this edition you will find information about the progress on the rollout of the Resilient Homes Program, the Resilient Lands Program and other reconstruction and recovery programs.
Please see the link to view this 2nd edition.
The 2022 floods were an unprecedented disaster. The NSW Government remains focussed on helping the community recover and rebuild. They are working in a considered way with all stakeholders, local support providers and councils to help those who need it, and make sure people have access to support services if they wish. You may be eligible for NSW and Australian government assistance if you have not already received it or signed up for any of the eligible programs. For the Lismore LGA-specific Fact Sheet, please click here.
Grants aren’t the only way FRRR help not-for-profits or community foundations.
How they work
One of FRRR’s fundamental tenets is that locals are the best people to make the important decisions about what is needed in their community. But sometimes, they need just a little help.
In addition to their granting programs, they help communities through Not-for-Profit Fundraising Accounts, and Community Foundation Accounts. These accounts are hosted by FRRR and allow rural communities to utilise our DGR status, enabling donors to make a tax-deductible donation towards their project. They can be used to fundraise for a wide range of projects or programs – provided they are for a charitable purpose and are consistent with FRRR’s objectives.
Lifeline has created a range of online resources that offer mental preparedness tips for natural disasters.
While it’s natural to think about physically preparing for a natural disaster, it's equally important to mentally prepare.
By taking steps to prepare mentally and emotionally for unexpected events, we can all become better equipped to handle challenging situations and manage stress. Lifeline have gathered a comprehensive range of tools and resources that can all be found here.
NSW Reconstruction Authority has kicked off a campaign promoting four apps as part of the Get Ready NSW program, to increase community preparedness for natural disasters.
In an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical. The Emergency Plus app gives your precise location for emergency services using three unique words and a tool to help you call Triple Zero quickly.
Knowing where planned and unplanned incidents are in real-time can help you make the best possible travel decisions. The Live Traffic NSW app uses advanced monitoring and traffic management systems so you can plan and see what hazards are impacting your route.
Check local weather conditions with Australia’s official weather app from the Bureau of Meteorology. Wherever you are in Australia, it gives you access to hourly and 7-day forecasts, radar, and weather warnings.
Take the guess work out of planning for natural disasters, visit nsw.gov.au/GetReadyNSW
Since the February 2022 natural disaster, we have had an extended period of wet weather, which has significantly affected our road network. It rained three out of four days between November 2021 and April 2022.
This resulted in 90% of our 1,200km road network suffering extensive damage, with an estimated $200 million to rebuild and repair. Significant damage also occurred to many bridges, causeways, reinforced concrete pipes, reinforced concrete box culverts and footpaths across our road network. Some key access roads have been reduced to single lanes due to landslips. For updates and to find all the latest repair works for the Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges Program, please click on this link.
To assist the community find efficient and up to date information, Lismore City Council launched this interactive map that focuses on the major flood recovery works within the Lismore LGA. Please do note that timeframes are subject to change as the project delivery strategy evolves.
For the latest up to date information on current delays, accidents, and road closures in the Northern Rivers, please go to the Live Traffic site. To register your details to receive flood restoration updates for specific roads, please see our notification list.