WA:$10,000 for residents affected by WA flood

AAP General News (Australia)
12-31-2010
WA:$10,000 for residents affected by WA flood

Residents affected by recent floods in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia could
receive up to 10 thousand dollars from the state government to help with the clean-up.

The Shire of Carnarvon was devastated two weeks ago by the worst floods on record to
hit the area.

WA government representatives met with local businesspeople today to discuss financial
aid measures to assist in the clean-up and in restoring or replacing damaged infrastructure.

The package includes restoration of electricity services and up to 10 thousand to residents
for the replacement of whiteware .. floor coverings and windows damaged beyond repair.

Small businesses and primary producers will receive up to 15 thousand dollars for clean-up
and recovery costs .. the repair of damaged equipment and roads and replacement of fences.

The government will also provide support in replacing lost topsoil for plantation owners.

Premier COLIN BARNETT .. who visited the region two weeks ago .. says it will be a
long time before things return to normal for for Carnarvon residents.

He says he's also written to Prime Minister JULIA GILLARD seeking more federal government
assistance.

AAP RTV anr/ldj/sw

KEYWORD: FLOODS WA (PERTH)

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