OPERATION CARRINGTON
In Response to: March 2023 Floods
Location: Burketown, Doomadgee, and Gregory
Status: Complete
Dates: 22 April 2023 – 11 May 2023
EOIs are now closed for this operation.
QLD Flood Recovery Operation
Between 7 and 9 March 2023, 533mm of rain fell across the Nicholson, Gregory, and Leichardt River catchments in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This rainfall caused major flooding in the communities of Burketown, Doomadgee, and Gregory. More than 96 residents from across the area were evacuated.
Many of the residents have now returned to the area. Although the community has made some progress with the clean-up, the flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure and property.
At the request of Queensland Reconstruction Authority, National Emergency Management Agency and Burke Shire Council, DRA deployed a small team of experienced volunteers to assist with recovery tasks.
Area of Operations
Burketown, Gregory, and Doomadgee
Recovery Taskings for
Operation Carrington
As part of Operation Carrington, DRA provided the following capabilities:
· Damage and Impact Assessments
· Debris Removal
· Clean up of affected and damaged properties
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