Council is ensuring local voices are heard as the NSW Bushfire Inquiry wraps up and the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements continues its public hearings.
Reducing hardship for residents, leading bushfire recovery and stimulating the local economy are the focus of Eurobodalla Council’s blueprint for the next 12 months.
Mayor Liz Innes is proposing Council allocate $200,000 of Disaster Recovery Funding from the Commonwealth Government to help property owners with DA fees to rebuild their homes.
Stakeholder meetings to rebuild Mogo’s fire-ravaged commercial buildings are underway, with the broader village community invited to take part in a short online survey.
Last November saw grey-headed flying foxes arriving back to Eurobodalla from their northern migration, only to face even tougher times and extreme conditions.
Eurobodalla’s householders can join an online workshop to help with simple no-cost and low-cost ways to save energy, reduce power bills and lower emissions next week.
New regulations allowing energy providers to power their customers with stand-alone systems could see a rise in the number of Eurobodalla homes powered by solar.
While there can be legitimate reasons to clear, land owners should check first to avoid big fines – we’ve already issued a number of cautions this year.
Eurobodalla Council has said goodbye to a group of good Samaritans, who have been speeding up processing of development applications from bushfire-affected residents.
Eurobodalla Council is offering free onsite sewage management system checks for those with septic tanks, aerated wastewater treatment systems or composting systems.
Work to clear a rock slip on the Araluen Road begins Wednesday 6 May. Traffic control will be in place and motorists should expect minor delays at the site.
The Southern Regional Planning Panel has approved Eurobodalla Council’s development application for the Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre.
The road had been closed since 15 December when bushfires caused the Kings Highway to close.
Residents impacted by bushfire have until the end of the month to apply for funding from the Eurobodalla Disaster Relief Fund, the first phase closes on 30 April.
More and more people across the country are studying and working from home, leading to anticipated surges in household energy use.
Eurobodalla's bushfire recovery centres will remain open with reduced hours, allowing teams to focus on an outreach program to impacted communities.
Applications are now open for Eurobodalla’s Disaster Relief Fund, established to provide an opportunity to donate directly to local people affected by the bushfires.
Eurobodalla’s cafes, retailers and accommodation businesses stand to benefit from a $250,000 bushfire recovery boost.
