Campaspe Shire Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $280,000 from the Australian Government's Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) for the Critical Flood Infrastructure for Emergency Response and Resilience Project. This project aims to enhance the Shire's flood mitigation capabilities and improve community resilience in the face of flood emergencies.
The funding is part of the Australian Government's flagship initiative for disaster resilience and risk reduction, which provides up to one billion dollars over five years from 1 July 2023. The total project cost is $560,000, with the Commonwealth contributing $280,000 and Council co-contributing an additional $280,000.
The funding will enable Council to deliver essential flood mitigation infrastructure, including the acquisition of pumps, trailers, and pipework, as well as the construction of shedding to protect the equipment. The deployment of this new infrastructure will enable rapid response and isolation of town drainage systems during flood emergencies, mitigating potential flooding impacts and building community disaster preparedness capability and resilience.
Campaspe Shire Council Acting CEO Michael Sharp expressed gratitude to the Australian Government for their support through the Disaster Ready Fund.
"This funding is crucial for enhancing our flood mitigation infrastructure and ensuring the safety and resilience of our community.
"With this funding, we can significantly improve our ability to respond swiftly and effectively to flood emergencies, protecting our residents and minimising potential damage," Mr Sharp said.
