Builders undertaking restoration works in the Mid West following the devastation of April’s ex TC Seroja will soon have access to temporary regional accommodation.
Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price said I have been pushing to get this issue resolved. The lack of suitable accommodation for builders and tradespeople has hampered reconstruction and recovery efforts.
“The Temporary Accommodation for Workers Program will enable builders to stay locally while undertaking much-needed work,” Ms Price said.
“Temporary accommodation will also be available for workers from other industries that are equally critical in helping impacted communities to get back on their feet and recover from this disaster.
“A mix of temporary accommodation solutions have been considered under this program to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and tailored to local needs including 60 beds in Kalbarri and mobile accommodation units stationed inland where required,” she said.
“While the recovery and rebuilding effort is expected to take some time, we will continue to support impacted communities for as long as it takes. The Temporary Accommodation for Workers Program is in addition to the record $107.1 million recovery packages previously announced which I fought hard for,” Ms Price said.
Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
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