The Burdekin Shire Council is among 30 North and Far North Queensland councils now eligible to apply for a share in a $19.2 million funding package aimed at restoring flood-damaged community assets.
The Community Recreational Assets Recovery Program has been launched to support recovery from the North and Far North Tropical Low disaster event, which impacted the region between the 29th of January and the 28th of February 2025.
The funding, jointly provided by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), will be managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
The program focuses on repairing and rebuilding key community recreational assets such as parks, playgrounds, walkways, bikeways, clubhouses, community centres, beach access points, and picnic areas—helping to return normalcy to local life.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said community infrastructure plays a key role in lifting spirits after a disaster.
“We want to give Queenslanders assurance that our Government is working with the QLD Government to help communities recover and rebuild,” Minister McBain said.
“Programs like this deliver tangible outcomes and stand as visible reminders that no matter the scale and breadth of a disaster, we will overcome it and by restoring community recreational assets we are helping return life to normal for residents affected, providing places for people to make positive memories once more.”
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government is committed to working alongside councils throughout the process.
“We are stronger when we work together, and I’m pleased all levels of government are partnering working to rebuild recreational assets in their communities,” Minister Leahy said.
“QRA officers are ready and able to support all eligible councils with submissions for this funding, and will assist those successful with delivery of works and just as flooding events evolve over time, our recovery does as well, and tailored funding channels like this reaffirm our unwavering support for disaster hit regions.”
Burdekin Shire Council can submit funding applications through the QRA until the 11th of July 2025, with all approved projects to be completed by the 30th of June 2027.
For more information or to apply, visit the Queensland Reconstruction Authority website.
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