Disaster Recovery

Transition to NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA)

The NSW RA is responsible for facilitating disaster prevention, preparedness, recovery, reconstruction, and adaptation to mitigate and adapt to the effects of natural disasters in NSW.

• https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/about-us/our-agencies/nsw-reconstruction-authority

SUPPORT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

• Service NSW continues to provide Disaster Recovery Assistance  - community can seek support by calling 137788 or applying when eligible for grants online. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-the-flood-recovery-back-home-grant

FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS & SYSTEMIC RISK PROJECTS

• Disaster Ready Fund - The Australian Government has established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF). The DRF will provide up to one billion dollars over the next five years, from 2023-24 to help communities protect themselves against the impacts of natural hazards across Australia. Funding for DRF Round One: 2023-24 is now open. Up to $200 million in funding is available, with projects to commence from 2023-24. The NSW Reconstruction Authority is the lead agency in NSW and will coordinate proposals. The DRF will complement, rather than duplicate, the recovery funding available under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (attached).

• Applications for Round One of the Disaster Ready Fund opened on 10 January 2023 and will close 5.00pm AEDT 6 March 2023.

 LOCAL IMPACT

• DPI Survey  - focus on primary producers and impact on farm land

  • NSW Flood Business Impact Survey for business impacted by floodsTransition to NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA)