Corryong has received the bulk of almost $18 million in funding that has been awarded to seven projects in Indi to build resilience to natural disasters under the Disaster Ready Fund, Federal Member for Indi, Helen Haines, has announced.

A staggering $15 million has been delivered for the only project in the Towong Shire to establish an Advanced Microgrid that would improve energy resilience to Corryong during natural disasters.

“Indi communities have been severely affected by both the Black Summer bushfires and the 2022-2023 flooding events, which created huge damage to our roads and properties,” Dr Haines said.

“These projects will help protect our communities when the next natural disaster occurs.

“I have worked with communities across the electorate as we have recovered from those natural disasters and had many conversations about how we can be better prepared. These projects will make a real difference in many ways.

“I congratulate all the communities involved in preparing these projects and being awarded funding.”

This article appeared in the Corryong Courier, 8 June 2023.