Logan Reserve Road
The Queensland Government has just revealed the extent of the damage to homes and businesses in Logan and Scenic Rim following the recent severe rainfall and flooding.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says in the past two weeks over 16,500 assessments of homes and commercial buildings had been undertaken across South East Queensland.
“The recent flooding seen in South East Queensland has been a catastrophic event on a scale we haven’t seen since 2011,” The Premier says.
“The Insurance Council of Australia have advised that more than 70,000 private insurance claims have already been received reaching $1 billion, with residents and businesses in these areas suffering significant damage to their cars, homes and properties.
“Many properties have suffered costly water damage, from flooding as well as from roof leaks that developed during the heavy, sustained rainfall.”
In Logan City alone, 366 residential and commercial properties were damaged, with 35 residential properties severely damaged.
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While in the Scenic Rim, a total of 30 residential properties were damaged, with one residential property deemed severely damaged.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles says the assessments were undertaken by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, supported by staff from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
“Over the last two weeks, officers have been going street-by-street, house-by-house and business-by-business in impacted areas, inspecting the damage and surveying residents and owners about a range of issues, including accessibility to water and electricity, to determine the true extent of the damage,” Mr Miles says.
“While some of these properties will be repaired quickly, others may be uninhabitable for months, if not longer.
“Queensland Government owned assets weren’t immune either, with over 4,400 assessed as being damaged.
“The information collected during this assessment will be shared with state agencies, impacted councils and other stakeholders to inform the ongoing recovery efforts.”
Mr Miles says the Queensland Government has worked to unlock Personal Hardship Assistance Grants for those impacted residents, including additional options for those who aren’t insured. For more information, impacted Queenslanders can visit the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy website or call the Community Hotline on 1800 173 349.”
For more information on the damage assessments, visit QRA’s website at www.qra.qld.gov.au/darm.
