Flood recovery gathers pace

By Djembe Archibald

Aug 16, 2023

Repairs needed: Benalla Showgrounds during the Victorian floods in October 2022. Photo by Simon Ruppert

The Albanese and Andrews governments sent $11.8 million to 125 voluntary committees of management to support Victorian communities after the October 2022 floods.

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With this funding, the committees are restoring significant community gathering places and tourist destinations, including halls, caravan parks, camping areas and multi-use recreation reserves for use by residents and visitors.

The flood recovery projects range from replacement and upgrade of drainage and power, road repairs and replacement of fencing, to more complex rebuilding projects.

A full list of successful grant recipients is available at deeca.vic.gov.au/grants/voluntary-committees-of-management-flood-recovery

To learn more about the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements visit disasterassist.gov.au and vic.gov.au/2022-flood-recovery

The following are grant recipients and their project descriptions from the Hume region.

Benalla Rural City Council

Benalla Showgrounds Recreation Reserve Committee of Management: Repair and reinstate key features of the reserve.

Swanpool Memorial Hall and Recreation Reserve: Repair internal and external walls.

Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc: Repair and reinstate the electrical system.

Winton Wetlands Committee of Management Inc: Repair and reinstate walking, cycling and road networks within the reserve.

Strathbogie Shire Council

Euroa Arboretum Inc: Repair walking tracks and roads.

Stewart Park (Avenel) Committee of Management Inc: Undertake tree safety works at the park.