Flood recovery update 15 December 2023

New $8 million on-farm water rebate extended to statewide and disaster recovery

A new round of the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme has opened with a further $8 million available, jointly funded by the South Australian and Australian Governments.

Initially launched to support drought-affected primary producers, the scheme has been expanded to all council areas across the state and includes those impacted by natural disasters which have occurred after 1 January 2022.

In particular, the scheme will now be available to primary producers affected by the River Murray Floods.

Previously, this fund had only been available to drought affected council areas. This round of the scheme may be of assistance to livestock and horticulture producers impacted by the River Murray floods to support repair and replacement of infrastructure damaged by natural disaster, while continuing to support building the resilience of primary producers to drought. 

Eligible primary producers can claim up to 25% of the cost of approved critical infrastructure, capped at $25,000. There is an opportunity to apply for rebates for both drought and flood. Producers are encouraged to seek advice about their particular circumstance with contacts provided below. 

Applications close on 30 April 2024 or when all funds are allocated.

For further information, see the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.

In addition, you can contact;

PIRSA Recovery Hotline
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Freecall: 1800 931 314
PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au

PIRSA Recovery Facilitator
Tarsha McGregor
PIRSA Murray Bridge Office, Bremer Rd
Phone: 0428 105 396
Email: Tarsha.McGregor@sa.gov.au

Family and Business (FaB) Support
FaB mentors provide a free and confidential service to assist you. They work closely with service providers and can connect you to services, including:

• financial counselling
• local health networks
• emotional wellbeing and counselling services
• government and non-government assistance
• community organisations.

To find your local FaB mentor, see Family and Business Mentors.

Key contacts

Department for Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) – Dewatering activities
Tarsha McGregor – Recovery Facilitator
PIRSA Murray Bridge Office, Bremer Rd
Phone: 0428 105 396
Email: tarsha.mcgregor@sa.gov.au

Department for Environment and Water (DEW) – Levee assessment and stabilisation
Birgitte Sorenson – Manager, Levee Recovery
Phone: 0452 291 874
Email: brendan.cowie@sa.gov.au

Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) – Community recovery committee
Alex Zimmermann
Phone: 0455 984 411
Email: alex.zimmermann@sa.gov.au

Rural Business Support 
ruralbusinesssupport.org.au
Phone: 1800 836 211