The Queensland government will provide $4 million to tourism operators in the state’s north as they recover from floods earlier this year.  

The initiative – called the Building Resilient Tourism Infrastructure Fund: North Queensland Tropical Low – involves grants of $30,000 to $250,000 to strengthen infrastructure and protect against flooding and other natural disaster risks.  

The government says protections could include levees, retaining walls, alternative power sources and specialised equipment.  

The funds are part of the broader $26.23 million Small Business and Tourism Recovery Support Package of federal and state cash.  

State Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell says the latest scheme “will not only support recovery, but help businesses strengthen their infrastructure so they’re better prepared for future emergency events.

“The tourism industry is a lifeline for many communities in the north. This funding is a practical, on-the-ground boost that will help businesses get back on track, protect local jobs and restore confidence in the visitor economy.”  

Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain says the grants “address some of the vulnerabilities faced by tourism operators and help ensure these already resilient operators continue to play their vital role regionally and on the world stage”.  

Applications are open until July 31. Find out more here.