The Hinchinbrook Shire Council Local Recovery Action Plan (the Recovery Plan) has been developed following the impacts of the flooding in the region associated with North and Far North Tropical Low, 29 January – 28 February 2025. The Recovery Plan aims to provide the structure for a locally led recovery approach that will assist disaster-impacted members of the community to recover quickly, effectively and remain sustainable.
It also aims to incorporate development strategies within this recovery to enhance the resilience of all sectors of the community for subsequent disaster events. This Recovery Plan establishes the context for recovery within the Hinchinbrook Shire related to the flooding events of January and February 2025.
The Recovery Plan establishes important recovery milestones and estimated completion dates of associated projects. It also documents strategies and activities that will be undertaken to better prepare for, and reduce the impacts of future disaster events while enhancing Hinchinbrook’s resilience, sustainability and prosperity.
The Recovery Plan supports Council’s mission, “to provide leadership in making locally responsive and informed decisions, delivering quality services and facilities to the Hinchinbrook community” (Hinchinbrook Shire Council Corporate Plan, 2021-2025). It also supports the vision detailed in the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Corporate Plan, 2021-2025 “to strengthen our vibrant regional lifestyle and prosperous economy by growing the population and opportunities for the Hinchinbrook Shire”.