Community Rescue and Evacuation Separate Charge
South Burnett Regional Council will be setting a separate charge to assist the aerial emergency rescue and evacuation transport providers that service the South Burnett Region.
The South Burnett region is serviced by aerial medical evacuation services which is a vital service to the region and many residents can be thankful for the swift transfer to a major hospital in the case of an emergency. Unfortunately, these services rely heavily on donations to continue operation. Accordingly, Council has resolved at the Special Budget Meeting on Wednesday 21 June 2023 to implement a $5 levy on all rate assessments to provide around $88,000 to be distributed to these services.
In Council’s opinion, it is more appropriate to raise funds by a separate charge rather than from general funds to ensure the community is aware of the Council’s commitment to ensure ongoing support for the vital community service. It also considers the benefit is shared equally by all rateable parcels of land regardless of their value. Council is proud to support this vital service to our region.
Please direct any enquiries to Council by phone 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
