Queensland flood affected golf clubs get disaster recovery relief funding
Following the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 6 February, the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP) Level 1 has been opened.
The funding provides up to $5000 to assist in immediate clean-up efforts. This may include:
- replacement of damaged equipment that directly relates to the re-establishment of activities (including office and canteen equipment)
- payment of services and hire costs, and purchase of equipment and tools that assist in short term clean-up of facilities
- reimbursement for the purchase of the above made from the date of the relevant disaster
- funds to repair or replace when this is lower than the premium excess set by the insurance provider may be eligible
- excess coverage for insurance claims.
Clubs in the following areas may apply;
- Burdekin Shire Council
- Cairns Regional council
- Carpentaria Shire Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Cook Shire Council
- Croydon Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Ehteridge Shire Council
- Flinders Shire Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
- McKinlay Shire Council
- Mornington Shire Council
- Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
- Richmond Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
- Winton Shire Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
- Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
- Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
If any Club would like more information or support in completing the application, Golf Australia- QLD, Clubs and Facilities Support has assigned the following person to help you secure the funding.
Rob Lillystone- 0422 368 161 roblillystone@redtapebusters.com.au
