The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments are supporting Victorian communities to restore treasured recreation areas and facilities damaged by the floods in October and November 2022.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced that under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Federal and State Governments have provided more than $11.8 million to 125 voluntary committees of management.

With this funding, the committees are restoring significant community gathering places and tourist destinations including halls, caravan parks, camping areas and multi-use recreation reserves for use by residents and visitors. The projects will also consider upgrades to improve their resilience against future disasters.

The flood recovery projects range from replacement and upgrade of drainage and power, road repairs, and replacement of fencing, to more complex rebuilding projects.

Among them are the Rochester Recreation Reserve and Holiday Park, Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Mooroopna Mechanics Hall and M.G O’Brien Hall, and the historic pump station at Psyche Bend Reserve near Mildura.

A full list of successful grant recipients is available at www.deeca.vic.gov.au/grants/voluntary-committees-of-management-flood-recovery

To learn more about the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements visit disasterassist.gov.au and vic.gov.au/2022-flood-recovery.

Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“The flood recovery projects will help restore facilities that play an integral role in regional communities across Victoria.”