NSW Reconstruction Authority– media releases
Browse media releases from the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
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.
Community input sought on State’s first plan to reduce risk and impact of floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley
Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley residents are being encouraged to have their say and join a new community panel to help work underway to reduce the risk and impact of future floods in the region.
Over 400 new homes for Lismore as first Resilient Lands site announced
The NSW Government is today announcing a partnership between Southern Cross University (SCU), Landcom and the NSW Reconstruction Authority which will unlock a parcel of university land for housing development to tackle the housing crisis in the Northern Rivers and support flood affected residents.
Managing the threat of extreme weather before disaster strikes
The NSW Government is today releasing the nation’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), developed by the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Eugowra community childcare centre officially opens
A new preschool on the site of the Eugowra Showground was officially opened today by NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib and Member for Orange Phil Donato.