Support for flood-affected homeowners at rebuilding expos

FLOOD-affected homeowners in Lismore and the Tweed are invited to attend Resilient Homes Expos this month to get support with rebuilding, relocation and grant applications.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting the expos to assist homeowners through the grant process, development approvals and project delivery.

Registered Resilient Homes Program participants and community members considering a buyback relocation can speak with council officers, planning experts and building professionals.

Information stands will be staffed by representatives from local councils, the Reconstruction Authority, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW and businesses offering resilient building services.

Builders, architects, engineers, town planners, relocation specialists and project managers will also be available.

Lismore and Tweed council officers will guide attendees through development approval requirements, while RA team members will support with grant applications.

Attendees can book a 15-minute one-on-one appointment with a council officer or Resilient Homes Program team member.

Breakout sessions will cover resilient building measures, feasibility assessments, development approvals, grant applications and the relocation process.

Topics will include raising, retrofitting or rebuilding homes, setting a budget, preparing a development application, understanding grant assessments, and preparing a home for relocation under a Site Access Agreement.

The Tweed expo will take place at the Civic and Cultural Centre on Tuesday, May 6, at 4pm.

The Lismore expo will follow at Invercauld House in Goonellabah on Wednesday, May 21, at 4pm.