Another 18 LGA’s have been added to the emergency planning declaration list in a bid to sustain the food supply chain in flood-affected regions in Far North Queensland, North Queensland and Northwest Queensland.
The Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning said shops, warehouses and transport deports will be able to operate 24/7 to ensure more supplies hit the shelves for Queenslanders to access.
“29 Local Government Areas across Queensland now have an Applicable Event declaration,” says Jarrod Bleijie.
“This declaration will allow more regions more time to get critical supplies back on the shelves.
“As the flooding situation continues to evolve, grocery suppliers are investigating all options via road, sea and air.
“I want to thank all the volunteers, SES crews, truck drivers, logistics staff, supermarket chains, government agencies and Mayors that have worked around the clock to ensure supplies get into flood affected regions.
These licences recognise that businesses may need to innovate or change how they operate in unprecedented circumstances.
Recognising that staffing levels may affect the ability for state and Local Government employees to meet statutory timeframes, the Planning Minister has also declared an extension to some development assessment processes.
This Applicable Event will remain in place until 30 April 2025 unless revoked prior or extended.
Details are available on the Queensland Government website.