Through Round Three of the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), the 1 billion over five years to make Australia more resilient to natural hazards.
"These upgrades to water infrastructure across Central Victoria will deliver scalable climate-resilient infrastructure to protect the over 200,000 people who depend on these services during an emergency.
Quotes attributable to Special Envoy for Climate Adaption and Resilience, Kate Thwaites:
"These projects will make a real difference for local communities, helping ensure people, businesses and emergency services are better equipped to manage future disasters.
"By supporting Central Victorian communities - home to some of the state's finest natural spaces and produce growers, we are strengthening resilience where it matters most.
"The DRF is helping communities across Australia prepare for the increasing challenges of more frequent and intense disasters.
Quotes attributable to Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters MP:
"This funding is practical and what's needed to help Coliban Water to have the infrastructure it needs to flood-proof essential water and wastewater assets protecting services for over 200,000 people, minimising flood recovery costs, and improving regional preparedness.
"The Albanese Government understands that by investing in ongoing disaster mitigation, we can proactively deliver meaningful projects that curb the devastating impact of floods, fires and other types of disasters rather than just react to events."
