Tag: FLOOD RECOVERY
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COMMUNITY HOUSING TENANTS MOVING HOME AFTER FLOODS
More than 1,000 Northern Rivers residents are in emergency housing following the flood disaster. While the State Government is working on a range of solutions, elderly East Lismore residents in social housing are now moving home.
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COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS OF FLOOD GRANTS
Businesses in Lismore’s CBD are preparing to reopen, but some landlords must finish repairs first. More than 16 weeks since the flood disaster – some are yet to received any disaster relief funding.
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LISMORE BUSINESSES RE-THINKING HOW THEY REBUILD AFTER THE FLOODS
After floods devastated the Northern Rivers, businesses in Lismore are forcing themselves to re-think the way they rebuild. With a blank canvas, locals are making different choices in an effort to be better prepared for the next natural disaster.
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DELIVERY OF BEDS FROM THE HUNTER VALLEY TO FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS
With many flood affected residents in the Northern Rivers getting ready to return to their houses, they are now desperately needing comforts to call it a home. Lending a hand to those in need – the Hunter Valley Resort has donated dozens of beds with the help of the community.
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COLES SET TO REOPEN IN LISMORE SQUARE ON JULY 15
Lismore Square is taking shape for its reopening this month – with Coles stocking its shelves. More than one-and-a-half metres of floodwater inundated the supermarket in February. 80 team members are working to have the brand new store operating July 15. “We had to start from scratch, we got a new floor plan, we’ve moved…
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NORTHERN RIVERS RECONSTRUCTION CORPORATION COMES INTO EFFECT FROM TODAY
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation has today started up – to assist the region’s flood recovery. It will have sweeping powers across the region, including the ability to enforce buying and subdividing land. Decisions will be made in step with the independent flood inquiry’s findings – and other government responses. (NO AUDIO)
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FLOOD AFFECTED STUDENTS SWAP CLASSROOMS FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT SUMMERLAND FARM
Students from flood affected Wardell public school have swapped their temporary classrooms for the outdoors. More than 30 students based at Alstonville Public, were able to take part in an agriculture and plant science education program at Summerland Farm. The students will remain at the temporary site until their school is rebuilt.
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TOWNSHIP OF TYALGUM STRUGGLING AS MAIN ROAD SLIPS AWAY
A township in the Tweed Shire is struggling. It’s main access route is slipping away, after February’s severe wet weather – leaving local businesses, to bare the brunt.
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FLOOD IMPACTED WOODBURN RESIDENTS ARE BEING OFFERED AT-HOME CARAVANS
Flood impacted Woodburn residents are being offered at-home caravans as a medium-term housing solution. The no-cost caravans, sourced through vehicle hire company Camplify will be placed on properties after being assessed. The program will be offered instead of housing pods, after community feedback. (NO ADUIO)
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RELIEF FOR FLOOD AFFECTED FARMERS WITH MAMMOTH HAY DONATION
A load has been taken off the shoulders of North Coast Farmers today… with much needed relief coming from hundreds of kilometres away. Meanwhile the new Emergency Management Minister touched down in Lismore, getting straight to work.