Task force set up to tackle flood rebuilding

PROPERTY News

Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has announced the formation of a Council Task Group to lead Brisbane’s recovery efforts following the recent flood. Civic Cabinet approved the establishment of the group and six subcommittees to focus on priority recovery areas within the Brisbane City Council area.

The Lord Mayor’s Recovery Task Group would coordinate and implement a practical recovery plan for the city and work with lead State Government agencies as part of the restoration process.
Cr Newman said that while the city was back in business, the recovery would take many months. “Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, council and other agencies, Brisbane has come a long way, but there is still a lot of work to do and our focus will now shift to the city's long-term recovery,” he said.
“That’s why I have set up a task group to focus on the city’s recovery and work with state government agencies that are looking after the state-wide recovery effort.”
Cr Newman said of the six subcommittees: “They will look at what needs to be done in their specific areas of responsibility within flood-affected communities, as well as provide a voice for affected wards through the Ward Recovery Committee.”