At SHEPHERD we have been assisting local governments nationally since 2016 with Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). We are proud of our outstanding reputation for delivering disaster recovery programs for councils and our ability to assist with all related disaster recovery management tasks.
Specialising in Natural Disaster Restoration Projects, the SHEPHERD Team have a wealth of experience working and reporting within current guidelines to ensure compliance with the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and relevant State Authority such as the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) in Queensland, Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) in Victoria and Transport for New South Wales (TNSW).
Our core services to support the delivery of DRFA and Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) Programs includes:
Damage Assessment and Claim Submission
- Rapid mobilisation and deployment of disaster response project team;
- Damage survey and data capture;
- Onsite technical inspection and engineering assessment;
- Ground truthing of Data Capture;
- Form 4 preparation and submission;
- Preparation and submission of Monthly Process Claims to QRA;
- Relationship management and liaison with QRA;
- Establishing collaborative working relationship with Council;
- Performance and data integrity reporting to Council; and
- Audit and acquittal of the event (Project Closeout).
Project Management of Delivery
- Compliance and Risk-based Project Management;
- Developing scope of works, schedules and specifications;
- Oversee procurement and contract administration;
- Project scheduling and milestone reporting;
- Onsite technical inspection and engineering assessment of works in progress;
- Contractor liaison and performance management;
- Budget oversight to ensure value for money delivery;
- Preparation and submission of Process Claims;
- Relationship management and liaison with DTP;
- Establishing collaborative working relationship with Council;
- Performance and data integrity reporting to Council; and
- Audit and acquittal of the event (Project Closeout).
We have delivered DRFA projects ranging from $3M to $330M, so no matter the size of your disaster event we have the expertise to assist you with all related disaster recovery management tasks.
Recent DRFA Experience
We specialise in supporting regional and remote councils and have a proven track record as evidenced by our demonstrated experience of recently completed projects as shown following:
2024
- Cabonne Council, NSW – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
- Lachlan Shire Council, NSW – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
2023
- Paroo Shire Council, QLD – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
- Etheridge Shire Council, QLD – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
- Bulloo Shire Council, QLD – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
- Lachlan Shire Council, NSW – DRFA assessments and submissions
- Murrumbidgee Council, NSW – DRFA assessments and submissions
- Berrigan Shire Council, NSW – DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway).
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council, QLD – DRFA assessments and submissions
- Cabonne Council, NSW – DRFA assessments and submissions
2022
- Etheridge Shire Council, QLD – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
- Bulloo Shire Council, QLD – Project Management Flood Damage Restoration Works
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council, QLD – Damage pickup and submissions
- Moira Shire Council, VIC – Damage pickup and submissions
- Central Goldfields Shire, VIC – Damage pickup and submissions
