Flood Damage DRFA
Project Overview
The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) is a jointly funded program between the Australian Government, and State and Territory (states) Governments, through which the Australian Government provides financial assistance to support State Governments with disaster recovery costs.
Assistance has been activated for the following events which have been defined as:
- Northern and Central Western Queensland Rainfall and Flooding event, 21 April – 12 May 2022 (2022 event)
- Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding, 20 December 2022 - 30 April 2023 (2023 event)
- Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding, 25 January - 26 February 2024 (2024 event)
- North and Far North Tropical Low, commencing 29 January 2025 (2025 event)
Investment
Council has sought funding or is in the process of seeking funding for each of the above events to conduct Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) within the Charters Towers region.
The projects are estimated to cost:
2022 event - $5M
2023 event - $60M
2024 event - $45M
2025 event - TBA
All submissions are subject to approval by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (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 Status
ROAD PACKAGES - 2025 EVENT
| Works Package (WP) | Status | Update |
|---|---|---|
| WP01 Valley of Lagoons | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP02 Conjuboy | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP03 Mount Fox | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP04 Jessie Springs | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP05 Hillgrove Niall | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP06 Ewan Laroona | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP07 Gregory Springs | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP08 Fletchervale | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP09 Dotswood | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP10 Myola | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP11 Longton Yarrowmere | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP12 Helenslee | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP14 Burdekin Falls | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP15 Lake Buchanan | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP16 Scartwater | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
WP17 Environs North | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. | |
| WP18 Environs South | Roads are being assessed for damage and submission to QRA. |
ROAD PACKAGES - 2024 EVENT
| Works Package (WP) | Status | Update |
|---|---|---|
| WP01 Valley of Lagoons | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
| WP02 Conjuboy | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
| WP03 Mount Fox | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
| WP06 Ewan Laroona | Laroona Road (chainage 44,710, Williams Crossing) – works to be conducted in conjunction with WP19 Laroona Culvert. Lassie Creek Road – 100% (completed as a variation to the 2023 scope of work) | |
| WP07 Gregory Springs | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
| WP11 Longton | 33 % | Binkar Road – 24% Dump Road – 100% Glen Houghton Road – 100% Lauderdale Road – 81% Longton Road (CH. 2340-76050) – 0% Longton Road (CH. 77460-12510) - 0% Longton Road Bypass – 0% Narellan Road – 0% Stockyard Creek Road – 0% Stonington Road – 100% Wantima Road – 0% |
| WP12 Helenslee | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
| WP14 Burdekin Falls | 15 % | Rangeview Road – 22% Sandy Creek Road – 12% |
| WP15 Lake Buchanan | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
| WP16 Scartwater | Due to the subsequent weather event, scope evaluations are being conducted to determine potential increase in scope. | |
WP17 Environs North Halloran & Son’s | 100% | MARS Acquittal Commenced. |
| WP19 Laroona Culvert | Request for Quote closed 13/09/2024, tender evaluation completed. Preferred tenderer nominated. Contract negotiations commenced. | |
| WP20 Shrimp Battery | Request for Quote closed 13/09/2024, tender evaluation completed. Preferred tenderer nominated. Contract negotiations commenced. |
ROAD PACKAGES - 2023 EVENT
| Works Package (WP) | Status | Update |
|---|---|---|
| WP01: Valley of Lagoons Hammer & Co Earthmoving | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP02: Conjuboy Hammer & Co Earthmoving | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP03: Mount Fox Hammer & Co Earthmoving | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Complete, pending QRA final approvals. |
| WP04: Jessie Springs WAR NQ | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Complete, pending QRA final approvals. |
| WP05: Hillgrove Niall Mendi Group | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Complete, pending QRA final approvals. |
| WP06: Ewan Laroona I&J Minns Haulage | 100 % | Burdekin Road (Paluma) – 100% Chicks Road – 100% Endeavour Battery Road – 100% Horseshoe Bend Road – 100% Kirkland Downs Road – 100% Laroona Station Road – 100% Lassie Creek Road – 100% McLennan Road – 100% Pine Creek Road – 100% Reserve Road – 100% Shrimp Battery Road – 100% Starbright Road – 100% Ewan Road – 100% Furber Road – 100% New Moon Road – 100% Valley Road – 100% Valpre Road – 100% Laroona Road – 100% |
| WP07: Gregory Springs I&J Minns Haulage | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP08: Fletchervale Milray Contracting | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP09: Dotswood Harcoo Enterprises | 100 % | Dotswood Road – 100% Box Forest Road – 100% Brigalow Road – 100% Castle Farm Road – 100% Delaym Road – Removed from contract Marlow Road – 100% Myrtlevale Road – 100% Somerview Road – 100% Tomato Springs Road – 100% Bivouac Junction Road – 100% Fanning Downs Road – 100% Lavery Road – 100% Pidgeon Box Road – 100% Virginia Park Road –100% Lancewood Road – 100% Mirambeena Road – 100% Burdekin Downs Road – 100% Meadowvale Road – Removed from contract Wet weather caused delay in works. |
| WP10: Myola Milray Contracting | 100% | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP11: Longton Yarrowmere NQ Civil & Haulage | 100% | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP12: Helenslee Halloran & Sons | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete. MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP13: Lornesleigh Renick & Son’s | 33 % | De-grassing works have commenced. Lornesleigh Road – 43% Bruslee Road – 47% Cameron Downs Road – 100% Cardigan Road – 0% Cranbourne Road – 0% Harvest Home Road – 19% Harvest Home Station Road – 0% Mount Cooper Road – 0% Mount Elsie Road – 34% Pallamana Road – 0% Rocky Downs Road – 100% Saint Pauls Road – 44% Slogan Downs Road – 0% Warrawee Road – 32% |
| WP14: Burdekin Falls Hammer & Co Earthmoving | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP15: Lake Buchanan Renick & Son’s | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP16: Scartwater Milray Contracting | 100 % | Bundabaroo Road – 100% Hanging Rock Road – 100% Llanarth Road – 100% Mount Hope Road –100% Plain Creek Road – 100% Saint Ann’s Road – 100% Scartwater Road – Re-assessed |
| WP17: Environs North Halloran & Sons | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete MARS Acquittal Commenced |
| WP18: Environs South WAR NQ | 100 % | Construction works 100% physically complete MARS Acquittal Commenced |
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