ADDITIONAL State Government money has been made available to help regions impacted by last spring\u2019s flooding with programs targeting roadwork and women\u2019s health recently announced.<\/p>\n
As part of a push to fix damaged roads a further $41.3 million is set for projects including rebuilding sections of the Elmore-Raywood and Bendigo-Pyramid roads.<\/p>\n
Additional works from the funding pool including clearing flood debris from roadside and fixing areas impacted by landslides.<\/p>\n
The new money brings the State Government\u2019s total allocation of cash for emergency roadworks as a result of the floods to $165 million.<\/p>\n
\u201cFloods and extreme rainfall have caused major damage to roads right across the state,\u201d said Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are starting the first large-scale repairs in the north of the state, where we\u2019ve seen some of the worst damage caused by these floods.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur crews are working around the clock to make sure people and freight can keep moving safely on our roads.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a program to support woman affected by the natural disaster was launched last weekend, with $1.2 million set aside for local women\u2019s health services.<\/p>\n
Fund from the announcement will go to Women\u2019s Health Loddon Mallee and Women\u2019s Health Goulburn North East in an effort to provide \u201ctailored mental health and social support programs.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know women take on more of the emotional and psychological burden during and after disasters, putting them most at risk of mental distress and social isolation,\u201d said Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins.<\/p>\n
\u201cRecovery takes time, which is why we\u2019re continuing to support women that have been affected by the widespread flooding across Victoria through this funding boost.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ADDITIONAL State Government money has been made available to help regions impacted by last spring\u2019s flooding with programs targeting roadwork and women\u2019s health recently announced. As part of a push to fix damaged roads a further $41.3 million is set for projects including rebuilding sections of the Elmore-Raywood and Bendigo-Pyramid roads. Additional works from the […]<\/p>\n