❓ Details the funding, applications, approvals, and disbursements for various Cyclone Seroja recovery grant programs in Western Australia, broken down by local government area. Includes information on insured and uninsured residents, primary producers, and community/recreational assets.
AnsweredQoN 1293Legislative Council
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(1) I refer to the Cyclone Seroja recovery grants and financial assistance and I ask, for the 'Recovery and Resilience Grants for Insured Residents' prgram please identify: (a) the total funding pool available; (b) the number of applications to date; (c) the number of approvals to date; (d) total funds disbursed to date; (e) will the Minister please provide a breakdown of approved funding by local government area; and (f) the date this funding will expire? (2) For the 'Clean Up Assistance for Uninsured Residents' program please identify: (a) the total funding pool available; (b) the number of applications to date; (c) the number of approvals to date; (d) total funds disbursed to date; (e) will the Minister please provide a breakdown of approved funding by local government area; and (f) the date this funding will expire?
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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
9 days
The below answer is in response to Legislative Council Questions on Notice 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297 and 1298.
The Recovery and Resilience Grant program is administered by the Department of Emergency Services (DFES). It is for insured homeowners and is a reimbursement grant. Payments cannot be undertaken until the invoice has been paid by the owner. Once an applicant is assessed as being eligible the timing of the grant payments is dependent on progress of works and is not within the control of DFES.
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $45 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 609 applications have been received
(c) 264 applications have been approved and have paid or are pending payment
(d) $1,633,828
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$132,655.62
Shire of Chapman Valley
$110,745.28
Shire of Mingenew
$40,000.00
Shire of Morawa
$62,951.52
Shire of Northampton
$1,247,794.11
Shire of Perenjori
$39,682.00
Total
$1,633,828.53
(e) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
(2) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) The ‘Clean Up Assistance for Uninsured Residents’ program is funded through Category A of the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is uncapped
(b) 25 applications have been received
(c) 16 applications have been approved
(d) $252,802.35
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
Shire of Chapman Valley
$52,748.00
Shire of Northampton
$195,620.74
Shire of Morawa
$4,433.61
Total
$252,802.35
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2023.
For the Primary Producer Recovery Grant
The Primary Producer Recovery Grant is administered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $26.3 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 136 applications have been received
(c) 106 applications have been approved
(d) $2,123,466.24
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$472,614.11
Shire of Chapman Valley
$357,053.96
Shire of Mingenew
$140,790.00
Shire of Carnamah
$122,368.78
Shire of Perenjori
$182,182.16
Shire of Carnarvon
$47,368.78
Shire of Northampton
$559,343.10
Shire of Dalwallinu
$50,000
Shire of Koorda
$25,000
Shire of Morawa
$129,357.50
Shire of Marshall
$12,387.85
Shire of Three Springs
$25,000
TOTAL
$2,123,466.24
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024
(2) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) These are demand-driven assistance measures. There is no capped total funding for the assistance measures in this category.
(b) 45 applications have been received
(c) 25 applications have been approved
(d) $366,907.46
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
Shire of Chapman Valley
$13,138.00
Shire of Perenjori
$137,508.00
Shire of Mingenew
$83,741.15
Shire of Northampton
$15656.45
Shire of Coorow
$17,572.82
City of Greater Geraldton
$48,711.04
Shire of Morawa
$50,580
Total
$366,907.46
(f) Applications close on 30 June 2023.
The Community and Recreational Asset Clean-Up and Restoration Program.
The Community and Recreational Asset Clean-Up and Restoration Program is a reimbursement scheme as opposed to a grants program and is jointly funded through the Commonwealth–State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $2.2 million has been allocated to the Community and Recreational Asset Clean-Up and Restoration Program (Local Government). $2.1 million has been allocated to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA) for the restoration of tourism sites and recreational assets that are managed and owned by the State.
(b) Applications are not made under this program, however, there were 10 claims received
(c) 9 claims have been paid
(d) $135,656.16 has been reimbursed for local government claims
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
Shire of Chapman Valley
$922.82
City of Greater Geraldton
$1,125.60
Shire of Mingenew
$61,683.64
Shire of Mt Marshall
$5,635.00
Shire of Northampton
$66,289.10
Total
$135,656.16
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
For the Cultural and Heritage Asset Clean-Up and Repair Grant.
The Cultural and Heritage Asset Clean-Up and Repair Grant is administered by the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage (DPLH).
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $1,960,000 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 50 applications have been received
(c) 3 applications have been approved
(d) $40,154.84 has been disbursed
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$28,866.82
Shire of Northampton
$11,288.02
Total
$40,154.84
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
For the Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
The Small Business Recovery Grant Program is administered by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC).
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $17.7 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 92 applications have been received
(c) 62 applications have been approved
(d) $952,909.86
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$125,110.48
Shire of Chapman Valley
$58,994.13
Shire of Mt Marshall
$6,368.00
Shire of Morawa
$41,100.00
Shire of Northampton
$681,595.25
Shire of Perenjori
$39,742.00
Total
$952,909.86
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
For the Community Outreach and Welfare Program.
The Department of Communities (DoC) is responsible for the Tropical Cyclone Seroja Community Outreach and Welfare program.
(1) Seven.
(2) The local government areas are currently receiving additional mental health staff through this program are:
· Shire of Northampton (including Kalbarri)
· Shire of Chapman Valley
· Shire of Morawa
· Shire of Perenjori
· Shire of Three Springs
· Shire of Mingenew
· Shire of Carnamah
· City of Greater Geraldton (including Mullewa)
· Shire of Koorda
· Shire of Shark Bay
· Shire of Dalwallinu
· Shire of Irwin
· Shire of Mount Marshall
(3) As of 28 February 2023, a total of $4,065,481 has been disbursed.
(4) As of 28 February 2023, a total of $1,695,005 has funded 13 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Communities staff to coordinate and deliver ongoing recovery activities which include:
· Coordination of financial assistance to low-income and uninsured residents to replace or repair essential household items and/or repair homes to be habitable, safe, and secure.
· Coordination of specialist service providers such as the Red Cross and GIVIT to support the social well-being of people who have been severely impacted.
· Coordination of mental health services through the following local providers: Centacare, Desert Blue Connect, and Mission Australia.
· Provision of support for complex case coordination for at-risk people.
A further $1,382,216 has funded specialist and mental health service providers to deliver against recovery priorities structured around the following areas: personal support such as social, emotional, and psychological support services; community resilience, training, and development.
The operational expenses for the Community Welfare and Outreach Program to 28 February 2023 amount to $988,260.
(5) (a) As of 28 February 2023, a total of $4,934,519 of funding remains unspent. Communities are currently working with stakeholders, service providers, and the community to evaluate the existing program and assess the need for further services post-June 2023.
(b) – (c) The funding arrangement is a reimbursement model with no up-front funding; therefore, no funds are to be returned.
d) Any unspent funds cannot be utilised for additional or other programs.
The Recovery and Resilience Grant program is administered by the Department of Emergency Services (DFES). It is for insured homeowners and is a reimbursement grant. Payments cannot be undertaken until the invoice has been paid by the owner. Once an applicant is assessed as being eligible the timing of the grant payments is dependent on progress of works and is not within the control of DFES.
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $45 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 609 applications have been received
(c) 264 applications have been approved and have paid or are pending payment
(d) $1,633,828
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$132,655.62
Shire of Chapman Valley
$110,745.28
Shire of Mingenew
$40,000.00
Shire of Morawa
$62,951.52
Shire of Northampton
$1,247,794.11
Shire of Perenjori
$39,682.00
Total
$1,633,828.53
(e) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
(2) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) The ‘Clean Up Assistance for Uninsured Residents’ program is funded through Category A of the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is uncapped
(b) 25 applications have been received
(c) 16 applications have been approved
(d) $252,802.35
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
Shire of Chapman Valley
$52,748.00
Shire of Northampton
$195,620.74
Shire of Morawa
$4,433.61
Total
$252,802.35
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2023.
For the Primary Producer Recovery Grant
The Primary Producer Recovery Grant is administered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $26.3 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 136 applications have been received
(c) 106 applications have been approved
(d) $2,123,466.24
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$472,614.11
Shire of Chapman Valley
$357,053.96
Shire of Mingenew
$140,790.00
Shire of Carnamah
$122,368.78
Shire of Perenjori
$182,182.16
Shire of Carnarvon
$47,368.78
Shire of Northampton
$559,343.10
Shire of Dalwallinu
$50,000
Shire of Koorda
$25,000
Shire of Morawa
$129,357.50
Shire of Marshall
$12,387.85
Shire of Three Springs
$25,000
TOTAL
$2,123,466.24
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024
(2) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) These are demand-driven assistance measures. There is no capped total funding for the assistance measures in this category.
(b) 45 applications have been received
(c) 25 applications have been approved
(d) $366,907.46
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
Shire of Chapman Valley
$13,138.00
Shire of Perenjori
$137,508.00
Shire of Mingenew
$83,741.15
Shire of Northampton
$15656.45
Shire of Coorow
$17,572.82
City of Greater Geraldton
$48,711.04
Shire of Morawa
$50,580
Total
$366,907.46
(f) Applications close on 30 June 2023.
The Community and Recreational Asset Clean-Up and Restoration Program.
The Community and Recreational Asset Clean-Up and Restoration Program is a reimbursement scheme as opposed to a grants program and is jointly funded through the Commonwealth–State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $2.2 million has been allocated to the Community and Recreational Asset Clean-Up and Restoration Program (Local Government). $2.1 million has been allocated to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA) for the restoration of tourism sites and recreational assets that are managed and owned by the State.
(b) Applications are not made under this program, however, there were 10 claims received
(c) 9 claims have been paid
(d) $135,656.16 has been reimbursed for local government claims
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
Shire of Chapman Valley
$922.82
City of Greater Geraldton
$1,125.60
Shire of Mingenew
$61,683.64
Shire of Mt Marshall
$5,635.00
Shire of Northampton
$66,289.10
Total
$135,656.16
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
For the Cultural and Heritage Asset Clean-Up and Repair Grant.
The Cultural and Heritage Asset Clean-Up and Repair Grant is administered by the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage (DPLH).
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $1,960,000 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 50 applications have been received
(c) 3 applications have been approved
(d) $40,154.84 has been disbursed
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$28,866.82
Shire of Northampton
$11,288.02
Total
$40,154.84
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
For the Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
The Small Business Recovery Grant Program is administered by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC).
(1) As of 03 April 2023:
(a) $17.7 million is the total funding pool available
(b) 92 applications have been received
(c) 62 applications have been approved
(d) $952,909.86
(e)
Local Government Area
Funds Disbursed
City of Greater Geraldton
$125,110.48
Shire of Chapman Valley
$58,994.13
Shire of Mt Marshall
$6,368.00
Shire of Morawa
$41,100.00
Shire of Northampton
$681,595.25
Shire of Perenjori
$39,742.00
Total
$952,909.86
(f) Eligible works must be completed by 30 June 2024.
For the Community Outreach and Welfare Program.
The Department of Communities (DoC) is responsible for the Tropical Cyclone Seroja Community Outreach and Welfare program.
(1) Seven.
(2) The local government areas are currently receiving additional mental health staff through this program are:
· Shire of Northampton (including Kalbarri)
· Shire of Chapman Valley
· Shire of Morawa
· Shire of Perenjori
· Shire of Three Springs
· Shire of Mingenew
· Shire of Carnamah
· City of Greater Geraldton (including Mullewa)
· Shire of Koorda
· Shire of Shark Bay
· Shire of Dalwallinu
· Shire of Irwin
· Shire of Mount Marshall
(3) As of 28 February 2023, a total of $4,065,481 has been disbursed.
(4) As of 28 February 2023, a total of $1,695,005 has funded 13 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Communities staff to coordinate and deliver ongoing recovery activities which include:
· Coordination of financial assistance to low-income and uninsured residents to replace or repair essential household items and/or repair homes to be habitable, safe, and secure.
· Coordination of specialist service providers such as the Red Cross and GIVIT to support the social well-being of people who have been severely impacted.
· Coordination of mental health services through the following local providers: Centacare, Desert Blue Connect, and Mission Australia.
· Provision of support for complex case coordination for at-risk people.
A further $1,382,216 has funded specialist and mental health service providers to deliver against recovery priorities structured around the following areas: personal support such as social, emotional, and psychological support services; community resilience, training, and development.
The operational expenses for the Community Welfare and Outreach Program to 28 February 2023 amount to $988,260.
(5) (a) As of 28 February 2023, a total of $4,934,519 of funding remains unspent. Communities are currently working with stakeholders, service providers, and the community to evaluate the existing program and assess the need for further services post-June 2023.
(b) – (c) The funding arrangement is a reimbursement model with no up-front funding; therefore, no funds are to be returned.
d) Any unspent funds cannot be utilised for additional or other programs.
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