NSW:Ballina declared a natural disater area

AAP General News (Australia)
12-31-2010
NSW:Ballina declared a natural disater area

Ballina on the New South Wales north coast has been declared a natural disaster area
after torrential rain and flooding caused havoc across the shire.

The drenching began on Boxing Day and continued for days afterwards .. damaging roads
.. bridges .. drains and other critical infrastructure.

Primary producers and other businesses were also hit.

The declaration means help will be available for residents .. primary producers ..

business owners and councils for the clean-up.

NSW Premier KRISTINA KENEALLY says the total number of disaster declared areas has
now reached 51 since the beginning of December.

AAP RTV bzs/tr/sw

KEYWORD: FLOODS NSW (SYDNEY)

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