General News
23 June, 2025
Cyclone-hit homes visited
QUEENSLAND Reconstruction Authority officers have visited dozens of homes in the Douglas Shire under its reconstruction monitoring program across disaster-impacted areas of the state.
The officers were carrying out disaster damage assessments for Far North Queensland floods in February and the final assessments for Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December, 2023.
Officers doorknocked 1102 houses in the Shire as well as in the Cairns region, Mareeba Shire and the Cassowary Coast.
Disaster Recovery Minister Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli government remained steadfast in its commitment to ensuring no Queenslander was forgotten after a disaster.
“This government stands shoulder to shoulder with every Queenslander impacted by our recent natural disasters,” she said.
“The intel we gather from our reconstruction monitoring operations is unmatched and will make sure recovery reaches every corner of the state.
“This past two years has been one of the most destructive periods on record for Queensland and we want to make sure those still recovering have the support they need.
“This is an unprecedented reconstruction monitoring operation for Queensland, capturing insights from five separate disasters, but we are determined to leave no stone unturned with our recovery efforts.”
QRA chief executive officer Major General Jake Ellwood (retired) said officers were ready to listen and help Queenslanders.
“These operations are crucial to inform QRA’s recovery work and where we need to focus our attention,” he said.
“Our June assessments are going to be particularly valuable for understanding the support needed for communities impacted by multiple major disasters in a short period.
During reconstruction monitoring, QRA officers gather information on the progress of property repairs and insurance claims and check on the general wellbeing of residents.
QRA then work with relevant councils, state agencies and other organisations to ensure any gaps in disaster recovery are addressed and Queenslanders are receiving the help they need.
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