Logan City Council has endorsed a flood recovery package that supports ratepayers, small business and the environment.
The package includes a rates rebate for the fourth quarter which supplements a range of funding and hardship support provided by the Queensland and Australian governments.
The $250 rebate will apply for those residential properties inundated by riverine flooding.
City of Logan businesses inundated by riverine flooding are also eligible for support under the package.
Council will also extend arrangements introduced during the pandemic which allows residential and commercial ratepayers under financial hardship to apply for zero interest payment plans.
The package also provides small business support, waiving of some Development Application and business licence fees, prioritised community grants, additional support to wildlife carers and free trees to help stabilise and restore eroded waterway banks.
Treating freshwater and saltwater mosquito breeding areas also will be a priority.
Flooding in the City of Logan exceeded 2017 levels (ex TC Debbie) in most areas but was slightly lower than flood heights in 1974.
Council is aware of 238 houses and 47 businesses inundated with 50 properties still to be inspected.
There were 140 residential requests for assistance and 27 from businesses.
Mayor Darren Power says Council’s Flood Recovery Financial Assistance Package would help to ease the burden on ratepayers and business owners.
“We understand the recovery from the floods will not be a sprint, but a marathon, and these measures will bring some relief to those most impacted.
“The Logan community is resilient and always there for each other in times of need and Council plays a key role in the recovery process.
“The clean-up from the deluge is ongoing and the way the community is uniting at this time is inspiring and heart-warming to see. They have been through a lot and every bit of assistance will make a difference.
“That’s why the support package is multi-pronged and covers many areas. It was designed to support the various hardships facing the community – residential, business and the environment.
“I commend the hard work of my fellow Councillors and Council staff involved in the recovery process to bring this together quickly.”
For more details call Council on 3412 3412.
