{"id":35557,"date":"2025-10-23T04:29:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=35557"},"modified":"2025-10-23T04:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:29:08","slug":"northern-rivers-resilient-homes-expos-to-focus-on-preparing-homes-for-future-disasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/northern-rivers-resilient-homes-expos-to-focus-on-preparing-homes-for-future-disasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Rivers Resilient Homes Expos to focus on preparing homes for future disasters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Flood-affected homeowners across the Northern Rivers are being encouraged to make their homes more resilient to future disasters, with practical support available through the Resilient Homes Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is helping residents impacted by the 2022 floods take steps to protect their homes from future damage \u2014 whether that\u2019s by raising, retrofitting, rebuilding or relocating their properties to safer ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the Resilient Measures stream, homeowners can access grants of up to $100,000 for house raising and up to $50,000 for retrofitting works to strengthen and adapt their homes, reducing the impact of future floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners eligible for Resilient Measures may also seek a grant for costs associated with other assessment activities, such as planning documentation, feasibility, design, and development approvals, where appropriate, up to a maximum of $20,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the Resilient Homes Program, homeowners can access matched funding, with the NSW Reconstruction Authority contributing dollar-for-dollar alongside eligible homeowner co-contributions up to $100,000 for house raising and up to $50,000 for retrofitting works to strengthen the flood resilience of homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help residents understand what’s possible, the NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting Resilient Homes Expos in Murwillumbah and Lismore, along with a series of Resilient Measures Information Sessions across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These events will bring together experts in resilient design and construction, including architects, builders, relocation specialists, local council and RA staff, who can help homeowners along their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So far, more than 580 home assessments have been completed, with hundreds of homeowners already receiving individual reports and beginning upgrades to make their homes safer and better prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is encouraging eligible homeowners to apply for the program before 31 March to ensure they can access tailored support through the program before it ends in June 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The $880 million Resilient Homes Program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments as part of the broader recovery package for the Northern Rivers, delivered through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners can register for upcoming Expos and information sessions at nsw.gov.au\/nsw-reconstruction-authority\/resilient-homes-expos-northern-rivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Minns Labor Government continues to support Northern Rivers communities recover and rebuild stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere we can, we\u2019re helping people future-proof their homes with practical, long-term measures that reduce the risk and impact of future floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough initiatives like the Resilient Homes Expo, we\u2019re bringing together government, industry and community to ensure people have the information and support they need to make informed decisions about rebuilding safer and smarter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NSW Reconstruction Authority Executive Director, Northern Rivers Adaptation Division, Kristie Clarke said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know every homeowner\u2019s situation is different, and recovery doesn\u2019t happen overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese Expos are a one-stop shop where residents can speak directly with our team and industry experts about grants, approvals, and practical steps to make their homes more resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur message is simple \u2014 it\u2019s not too late to take action to protect your home and your family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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