Primary producers in the Calare electorate that have been impacted by the November storms and floods will have access to grants of up to $50,000. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Member for Calare, Andrew Gee said local farmers have been hit especially hard by this severe weather event across regional NSW.
“Eligible primary producers will now have access to grants of up to $50,000 to help them get back on their feet,” Mr Gee said.
“In regions like the Central West, we’ve seen farming communities dealt another cruel blow after years of compounding disasters.”
Central West primary producers will be able to access grants for recovery and reinstatement activities, including salvaging crops and repairing damaged farm infrastructure and equipment.
“These grants will enable eligible primary production enterprises to access $10,000 up-front to help with initial recovery costs, and a further $40,000 to continue repairing the damage to their property, if required,” Mr Gee said.
“I encourage farmers impacted by the recent flooding to apply so they can get back to operating as soon as possible.”
The Australian and New South Wales Governments are jointly committing more than $80 million to make assistance immediately available for eligible local primary producers.
All local government areas in the Calare electorate are eligible for assistance. For information on personal hardship and distress assistance, contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.