NSW Reconstruction Authority– media releases
Browse media releases from the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Central West residents encouraged to shape future of $40m Housing Program
The NSW Government will embark on a program of community engagement sessions in the Central West to ensure residents impacted by the 2022 floods have their say on the design and delivery of the $40 million Central West Housing Program.
$210,000 funding agreement to help deliver flood resilient land and housing for Ballina
Lismore MP Janelle Saffin joined Ballina MP Tamara Smith for a Resilient Lands Program announcement of $210,000 to Ballina Shire Council to develop more housing options across its LGA.
Recovery support available for flood-affected NSW communities
Disaster assistance is now available in the Camden, Kiama, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Wingecarribee and Wollongong Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the impact of flooding from 6 June 2024.
$245,000 funding agreement for Richmond Valley Council to help deliver flood-resilient land
Up to 1500 flood-resilient homes could be developed at the Summerland Estate, just north of Casino, thanks to $245,000 in funding from the NSW Government’s $100m Resilient Lands Program.
Northern Rivers recovery and resilience program improving flood resilience through the delivery of 36 projects
Bridge expansions, upgraded pumps, enhanced evacuation routes and nature-based projects are just a few of the 36 projects being rolled out as part of the Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program (NRRRP).
Recovery centres open in the Illawarra to support flood-affected residents
Following the region’s early-April flooding event, the Australian and NSW Government’s disaster declaration has allowed Illawarra residents access to a range of special assistance measures.
Recovery Assistance Points to open on Thursday in Illawarra region to support flood-affected residents
As flood waters withdraw across Wollongong and the Illawarra, the NSW Reconstruction Authority is on the ground, working with councils and other agencies to gain a clear understanding of the damage and coordinate the region’s recovery.
Hawkesbury region to support flood-affected residents
As the waters recede across the Hawkesbury Nepean-Valley following recent floods, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is ready to help communities recover.
Recovery support for flood-affected communities
Disaster assistance is now available in the Blue Mountains, Camden, Hawkesbury, Kiama, Liverpool, Penrith, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly and Wollongong Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the impact of flooding from 5 April 2024.
More land released to support Northern Rivers’ recovery
A development at Mount Pleasant Estate, delivering up to 50 dwellings in Goonellabah, is the next stage of the $100 million Resilient Lands Program (RLP) to bring on new flood-resilient land in the Northern Rivers.