Small businesses in Durack directly impacted by Tropical Cyclone Seroja can now access grants of up to $25,000 to help with clean up and reinstatement costs to resume operations.
The Small Business Recovery Grants are jointly funded by the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Federal Member for Durack said the grants will provide local small businesses in 16 local government areas with access to a range of practical assistance measures to help get them back to business.
“It’s crucial for the recovery of our region that we get small businesses back on their feet. Many local businesses sustained significant damage from Cyclone Seroja. There are costs related to cleaning up, repairing premises, replacing tools and stock — not all of which was covered by insurance,” Ms Price said.
“These businesses are at the heart of their communities and need support to meet these costs and get up and running again,” she said.
The grants can assist with the following eligible costs:
• materials and additional labour costs to undertake clean-up
• carting away and disposing of damaged goods and material
• payment for tradespeople to conduct safety inspections
• essential repairs to premises and internal fittings
• purchase or lease costs for equipment essential for the immediate resumption of operations
• leasing of temporary premises, and
• replacement of stock which is essential for the immediate resumption of operations.
The Small Business Recovery Grants are in addition to the earlier Small Business Cyclone Seroja Grant Scheme managed by the Small Business Development Corporation. Eligible businesses may also apply for the Small Business Recovery Grant. Applications are now open online at www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/seroja
The list of eligible LGA’s is attached.
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Media Contact:
Rose Crane 0427 587395, Rosemea.Crane@aph.gov.au.
The list of eligible LGAs for the grants in Durack:
Carnamah
Carnarvon
Chapman Valley
Coorow
Dalwallinu
Dandaragan
Greater Geraldton
Irwin
Koorda
Mingenew
Morawa
Mount Marshall
Northampton
Perenjori
Shark Bay
Three Springs