The NSW Government has committed $25 million to help residents get back on their feet following last week's bush fire emergency.
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Minister Emergency Services David Elliott said the funds would be used to cleanup homes and properties damaged and destroyed by the recent fires.
"Having witnessed firsthand the devastation these bushfires have inflicted on local communities, it is vital the Government acts right away to provide assistance as quickly as possible," Ms Berejiklian said.
"Our tremendous volunteers are still on the fire ground battling these blazes, and while this mammoth effort continues, the recovery is already underway."
Mr Barilaro said the funding would help pay for the cleanup of hazardous materials including the removal of asbestos-contaminated material released as a result of the bushfires, concrete slabs and all dangerous debris including destroyed homes and trees.
"Regional NSW is going through an incredibly difficult time with the drought biting hard and ferocious bushfires across the state and this funding is an important step towards helping communities get back on their feet," Mr Barilaro said.
The NSW Government will also waive waste levy fees for residents disposing of bushfire-generated waste at nominated facilities saving households thousands of dollars. Building materials, furniture and any other bushfire-generated waste is included.
The next step will involve additional funding for rebuilding and repairing infrastructure but the true of extent of the damage won't be known until it is safe to enter all affected areas.
