Gympie region fourth worst affected flood area in SEQ
New data has revealed Gympie is among the worst flood-affected areas in the state. Details here:
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New data released by the State Government has revealed the total impact to homes and commercial buildings across the Gympie region during the February floods.
According to this data, out of 829 Gympie homes and businesses assessed for floods damage, more than half sustained minor to severe damage; while 409 buildings did not sustain any damage at all.
The statistics place Gympie as the fourth worst affected are in south east Queensland, behind Moreton Bay (473 homes and businesses damaged), Ipswich (596 homes and businesses damaged) and Brisbane (5,278 homes and businesses damaged).
It comes as businesses across the Gympie region continue to clean up after the floods, which were named the worst in more than a century after the Mary River peaked at 22.96 metres.
While some businesses have managed to get back on their feet or are on their way to reopening, others, such as the RSPCA Op Shop on Monkland St, were so badly damaged they were unable to reopen.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the flooding seen across the state was the worst since 2011.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said more than 16,500 buildings were assessed, including Gympie’s One Mile State School, which is still unable to completely reopen.
“The information collected during this assessment will be shared with state agencies, impacted councils and other stakeholders to inform the ongoing recovery efforts,” he said.
“While some of these properties will be repaired quickly, others may be uninhabitable for months, if not longer.”
Mr Miles said the information gathered from the assessments will help assist in generating a State Recovery Plan.
In the meantime, however, those affected by the floods can apply for a Personal Hardship Assistance Grants.
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