Tasmanian Flood Recovery Taskforce

22/03/2019

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This page - established for the 2016 floods - will be removed in a couple of weeks.

Official information about the Tasmanian Government’s current recovery activities.

07/06/2017

This week marks one year since the devastating floods that affected 20 of our 29 local government areas.

The recovery continues, but it is remarkable how much has been achieved in such a short time. Our thoughts are with everyone who was touched by this event.

The Tasmanian Flood Recovery Taskforce has now released its final report and has passed recovery activities back to the relevant government departments.

Anyone who needs help to recover from the 2016 floods is still able to seek support from the Tasmanian Government or from their local council.

Read the Taskforce’s final report:http://alert.tas.gov.au/resources/Documents/Flood%20Recovery%20Action%20Plan.pdf

31/03/2017

A number of flood assistance schemes closed today. But a range of other supports are still available for anyone affected by the 2016 winter floods.

To find out more about personal and financial supports visit www.tasalert.com.

Tasmania's official emergency information source

27/03/2017

Landowners and businesses: remember you have until this Friday to apply for a range of assistance grants.

The closing date is Friday 31 March 2017.

Check out the info in the advert shown here to find out how to submit applications.

20/03/2017

Still time to apply

The closing date is rapidly approaching for a number of flood assistance schemes.

Don’t delay, apply today.

Flood-affected individuals and enterprises are encouraged to submit applications before the 31 March 2017 cut-off date.

Primary Producer Clean-up Grants:
• Grants of up to $10 000 for clean-up and restoration activities.
• For primary producers in eligible local government areas.
• Contact AgriGrowth Tasmania on 6777 2233 or [email protected]

Flood Recovery Loan Scheme:
• Loans from $25 000 to $200 000.
• For small business and primary producers.
• Contact Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or [email protected]

Agricultural Landscape Rehabilitation Scheme:
• A call for proposals under a $2 million rehabilitation scheme.
• For private landowners and communities in eligible local government areas.
• Nominations will be accepted up to 31 March, but if you would like technical advice, an initial expression of interest must be submitted by 15 March.
• Contact NRM North on 1300 043 116 or [email protected]

19/02/2017

Want to hear about progress with the 2016 flood review?

The independent Government Flood Review Team is holding two community forums this week.

• Latrobe: Wednesday 22 February - Latrobe Memorial Hall, Cnr James and Gilbert Streets, 7pm to 8pm.

• Burnie: Thursday 23 February - Burnie Yacht Club, The Esplanade, South Burnie, 7.30 am to 8.30 am

For more info on the Review visit www.dpac.tas.gov.au/government_flood_review

Or contact Brian Edmonds at [email protected] or on (03) 6166 4324

17/01/2017

“They were nearly in tears to think that they hadn't been forgotten."

Another wonderful example of Tasmanians supporting each other in recovery from the floods.

Good onya Rotary Club of Deloraine​!

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/4395898/rotary-bridges-the-gap-at-liena/

A true demonstration of Christmas spirit from the Deloraine Rotary Club has made the festive season a touch brighter for Liena residents.

12/01/2017

Deadline extended for flood loans

Flood affected small business owners and primary producers now have more time to access low interest loans.

The deadline for Flood Recovery Loan Scheme applications has been extended to 31 March 2017.

Loans ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 are available for eligible small business and primary producers located in the designated 20 local government impact areas.

For more info contact Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or visit www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au

22/12/2016

Talking things through will always help.

Please give the friendly staff at Rural Alive and Well (RAW) a call on 1300 HELP MATE if you are worried, stressed or finding life a bit tough this festive season.

Six months on from Tasmania's devastating floods, many families are still struggling, a rural support agency says.

22/12/2016

FLOOD CLEAN-UP GRANTS extended to 31 March 2017.

More flood-affected primary producers will have access to the $10k clean-up grants with these recent updates to grant eligibility:

• Launceston City Council primary producers are now eligible to apply
• Buffer zones now apply to the boundaries of eligible council areas – 2km on river boundaries, 100m on hard boundaries
• The closing date for initial applications is now 31 MARCH 2017

FOR: Flood-affected primary producers in , , , , , , , ,

DOWNLOAD FORMS: www.alert.tas.gov.au
CONTACT: 6777 2233 or [email protected]

02/12/2016

Three big announcements today for those affected by the floods...

1. More flexible boundaries for primary producers wishing to apply for the $10k clean-up grants.

2. Extension of the closing date for clean-up applications to 31 MARCH 2017.

3. $2 million to assist private landowners and communities fund projects and services to rehabilitate land and rivers damaged in the floods.

MORE INFO: www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/about-the-department/flood-information

Farmers refused flood relief grants because they were on the wrong side of council boundaries will be helped after all.

17/11/2016

FLOOD TRANSPORT SUBSIDY closes 30 Nov!

Primary producers affected by the floods can receive help with the cost of transporting fodder and/or water to a property, stock to or from agistment, stock to sale or slaughter, and transport of materials, plant and equipment directly associated with primary production.

FOR: Flood-affected primary producers
CLOSING DATE: Initial application must be lodged by 30 Nov
CONTACT: 6777 2233 or [email protected]
FORMS: www.alert.tas.gov.au