Flood Damage DRFA 2021

Project overview

The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) is a jointly funded program between the Australian Government and state and territory (state) governments, through which the Australian Government provides financial assistance to support state governments with disaster recovery costs.

In response to the disaster, assistance has been activated for the area formally defined as: “Communities within Far North and North West Queensland affected by TC Imogen and Associated Low Pressure System, 2 – 12 January 2021”.

Council has submitted the below work packages to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA). Each package is named after the dominant arterial road in the package but Restoration of Essential Public Assets (REPA) works will be undertaken on lower order roads associated with each package, if works have been identified.

The works are within the northern district of the Charters Towers Regional Council area, which is the most heavily impacted area from the event.

Investment

The project is estimated to be $60M, however all submissions are subject to approval by the Queensland Reconstruction Agency (QRA).

Location

For the location of works please view the live map.

Contact Details

For further information relating to the project please phone Council on (07) 4761 5300 or email mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Project Sponsor

Which Councillor's portfolio does the project belong to?

Councillor Bernie Robertson - Roads

Timeline

Emergent Works - January to April 2021

Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) Data Collection - February 2021

Proposed 17 submissions and 17 work packages

Restoration works to commence - November 2021

Construction completion - 30 March 2023

Program completion - 30 June 2023

Program close out - 30 September 2023

FAQ's

The DRFA is a joint funding initiative of the Australian and state governments to provide disaster relief and recovery payments and infrastructure restoration to help communities recover from the effects of natural disasters and terrorist acts. In Queensland, this program is managed on a whole-of-government basis by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
A natural disaster or terrorist act for which:
- a coordinated multi-agency response was required; and
- state expenditure exceeds the Commonwealth’s small disaster criterion, which is set at $240,000 for the 2020-21 financial year
In Queensland, the Minister for Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for activating the DRFA. The DRFA activation relies on the damage, loss and personal hardship information provided by state agencies and local governments.
Whilst awaiting flood damage works, if there is a safety issue within the roadway, you can lodge a customer request for the Council maintenance team to assess and undertake specific safety repair works where required.

Roads Packages

Works Package (WP)	Status	Update
WP01: Valley of Lagoons	0%	Preferred Supplier Approved. QRA approval received. Final contract negotiations complete. Contract Award & Letter of Award executed.
WP02: Conjuboy Craiglee	0%	Preferred Supplier Approved. Scope submitted to QRA, pre-approval received. Contract negotiations commenced.
WP03: Mount Fox	0%	Preferred Supplier Approved. QRA approval received. Final contract negotiations complete. Contract Award & Letter of Award executed.
WP04: Jessie Springs	0%	Request for Quote closed, tender evaluations being undertaken. QRA approval pending.
WP05: Hillgrove Niall	0%	Preferred Supplier Approved. QRA approval received. Final contract negotiations complete. Contract Award & Letter of Award executed. Purchase orders received. Construction works commenced 15 November 2021 on Niall Road.
WP06: Ewan Laroona	0%	Preferred Supplier Approved. QRA approval received. Final contract negotiations complete. Contract Award & Letter of Award executed. Purchase orders received.
WP07: Gregory Springs	0%	Request for Quote closed, tender evaluations being undertaken. QRA approval pending.
WP08: Fletchervale	0%	Request for Quote, closed, tender evaluations being undertaken. QRA approval pending.
WP09: Dotswood	0%	Released for request for quote (RFQ), closed. Tender evaluations being undertaken. Infield assessment undertaken 25 – 28 October 2021.
WP10: Myola	0%	Preferred Supplier Approved. QRA approval received. Final contract negotiations complete. Contract Award & Letter of Award executed. Purchase orders received.
WP11: Longton Yarrowmere	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 22 November 2021. Infield assessment to be undertaken 25 – 28 October 2021.
WP12: Helenslee	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 22 November 2021. Infield assessment being undertaken 15 - 19 November 2021.
WP13: Lornesleigh	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 29 November 2021. Infield assessment being undertaken 15 - 19 November 2021.
WP14: Burdekin Falls	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 29 November 2021.
WP15: Lake Buchanan	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 22 November 2021.
WP16: Scartwater	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 29 November 2021.
WP17: Environs	0%	To be released for request for quote (RFQ) by 6 December 2021