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.
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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 Proven Approach
- We understand the local priorities and issues.
- Early risk identification and management.
- We add value to Council with accurate data collection; prioritised work packages; alignment of betterment with existing capital packages; update asset registers.
- RACAS® and automated submissions enables the quickest submission building processes.
- Use of industry-based tools e.g., Reflect and Fulcrum to produce quality results.
- Equipped to manage the unique safety challenges of remote workplaces.
- Experience working with local contractors, providing the tools and training to support the community’s recovery.
A Complete Service
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).
A Multi-Disciplined Team
SHEPHERD have a qualified, experienced, and capable DRFA team of over 70 professionals ensuring rapid response and mobilisation. Our people are passionate about serving communities and helping them recover.
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.
Our quality and OHS management systems are third party assessed and we have attained our Quality Assurance ISO 9001:2015 certification and OHS ISO 45001:2018 certification.
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:
2025
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council, QLD – DRFA Assessments, Emergent Works and IRW Support and REPA Delivery (underway)
- Bulloo Shire Council, QLD- DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Paroo Shire Council, QLD – DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Etheridge Shire Council, QLD – DRFA delivery (underway)
- Gympie Regional Council – DRFA Assessments, Emergent Works and IRW Support (underway)
- Scenic Rim Regional Council – DRFA delivery (underway)
- Ipswich City Council DRFA Damage Assessment (underway)
- Sunshine Coast Council DRFA Damage Assessment (underway)
- Gannawarra Shire Council, VIC – DRFA Delivery (underway)
- Victoria Daily Regional Council, NT – Flood Damage Emergent Works Engineering
- Assessment and Supervision (underway)
- Lachlan Shire Council, NSW – DRFA delivery (underway)
- Cabonne Council, NSW – DRFA delivery
2024
- Cabonne Council, NSW – DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Lachlan Shire Council, NSW – DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council, QLD – DRFA Delivery (underway)
- Etheridge Shire Council, QLD – DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Bulloo Shire Council, QLD- DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Paroo Shire Council, QLD – DRFA assessments, submissions and delivery (underway)
- Gannawarra Shire Council, VIC – DRFA Delivery (underway)
- Victoria Daily Regional Council, NT – Flood Damage Emergent Works Engineering Assessment and Supervision (underway)
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
