The Alan Wilke Bridge on Stanmore Road has reopened to traffic following extensive repairs. The bridge sustained heavy damage in March when flooding associated with ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie tore through the region. It re-opened to traffic on Saturday morning. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said he was thrilled the vital thoroughfare was in…
Disaster Recovery Payment The Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) provides a one-off, non-means tested recovery payment of $1,000 for eligible adults and $400 for eligible children. DRP is targeted towards those most severely affected by a disaster. It is Commonwealth-funded, and is delivered by the Commonwealth Department of Human Services. Eligibility An individual may be eligible…
Suburbs in Logan and the Gold Coast impacted by the flood from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie will be able to access additional disaster assistance through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said assistance would be available for personal hardship and distress, removal of…