Disaster Preparedness,Response & Recovery
Forge Solutions has extensive experience in delivering both large and small disaster recovery programs across Australia. In 2022 alone, we removed over 100,000 tonnes of disaster-attributed debris and waste from Australian communities in recovery, housed over 1,000 displaced residents in temporary accommodation, conducted damage inspections of over 10,000 buildings, and helped over 30,000 individuals through the disaster recovery journey. Our programs have include large-scale environmental remediation, kerbside clean-up and hazardous waste treatment and disposal, volume demolitions of damaged structures, and even aerial resupplies of isolated communities.
We support preparedness, response and recovery efforts by:
- Utilising qualified disaster specialists to identify and prioritise recovery actions to support the community and expedite recovery efforts;
- Engaging local trades to ensure the recovery is delivered by those from the impacted community. This ensures the recovery effort is mindful of community expectations while also stimulating local economies;
- Ensuring activities are in compliance with applicable work, health and environmental regulations, as well as Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
DRFA Funding Experts
The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) is the means through which the Australian Government provides funding to states and territories to share the financial burden of responding to a natural disaster and supports the provision of urgent financial assistance to disaster affected communities.
- Forge Solutions supports local councils to navigate the DRFA scheme and prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
- We support governments in understanding the eligibility requirements, accurately preparing and maintaining compliance against required deliverables, to aid their communities in recovery.
- All services recoverable under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)
- Your response and recovery delivered with full DRFA compliance
- Proudly supported 100+ local councils and communities
Environmental Remediation
Disaster debris poses significant risks to community and the environment. We ensure coordinated, safe and timely disposal so communities can begin to rebuild sooner.
Forge Solutions has extensive experience in overseeing both large and small debris management programs following disaster. We have removed over 100,000 tonnes of disaster-attributed debris and waste from Australian communities in recovery. Our coordinated debris management programs are of particular benefit where clients have insufficient capacity to manage the significant incremental waste attributed to disaster events, or where local landfill capacity is exceeded.
Our Scope
- Kerbside Clean: We immediately deploy to the impacted community to liaise with government, emergency services, insurers and impacted residents.
- Waterways Cleanup: We promptly assess impacted areas and built environments to identify potential hazards (including asbestos and chemicals), ensuring that proper mitigation to contain risks.
- Hazard Remediation: Adhering to the strictest safety standards, our skilled teams remove and dispose of hazardous materials from the built and natural environments to allow the community and natural landscape to recover.
Temporary Housing Solutions
We are the Australian leader in providing rapidly deployable housing solutions to meet any need.
Our Solutions
- One, Two & Three-Bedroom Units
- Essential amenities such as power, water, sewerage & internet
- Fully Furnished (optional)
- Built & installed with weather events in mind
- Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance
- End-to-end project management
- Full time facility management if required
- Off grid sustainable solutions
Emergency Accommodation for Residents
Our temporary housing solutions can be delivered both individually or as part of a temporary housing village, enabling displaced residents to remain in the community.
Worker Accommodation
Well-suited to support the establishment and management of temporary worker accommodation camps in heavily-impacted communities. These camps are critical in ensuring that accommodation is available for trades and builders that support the recovery and provides additional capacity to supplement housing stock used by displaced residents.
Business Precincts
These precincts allow local businesses to continue trading within their community throughout the recovery, likewise supporting local employment. Temporary business precincts comprise modules that are outfitted in accordance with business requirements of the tenant.
Modular Housing Solutions
Forge Solutions have the ability, to design, coordinate, procure modular projects from inception to completion.
With centralised design and project management systems, we have the resources available to engage the required stakeholders from the outset, design the silver standards whilst ensuring cultural, environmental and local procurement requirements are achieved. The constant demand for immediate housing delivery over the past few years, has seen Forge Solutions become a leading provider of modular housing across the east coast, with over 260 individual modular homes complete across five turnkey sites.
Our Solutions
One, two & three-bedroom modular units
Essential amenities - power, water, sewerage & internet
Fully furnished (optional)
Built & installed with weather events in mind
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance
End-to-end project management
Sustainable HomeProject Management
We specialise in disaster rebuilding, offering on-the-ground recovery assessment and rebuild expertise. Our long-standing experience in the construction industry makes us experts in construction resilience.
Our domestic construction teams possess first-hand knowledge of the personal and community impacts of natural disasters. They are passionate and committed to strengthening the resilience of infrastructure and our communities. Together, we can safeguard homes, minimising potential future damage and reducing the cost and time of cleanup in the event of future storms and floods.
Our team of local builders, in-house estimators, project managers, and construction professionals will assist you in navigating each step of the funding and rebuild process, ensuring you get maximum value for your money and relieving the pressure of your rebuild experience.
Energy & Emergency Power
Emergency Power Supply & Response
Complete standalone power systems for off grid, remote and emergency response requirements.
Solar Battery Installation
Premium energy solutions delivered and installed at affordable costs.
EV Infrastructure & Charging
We provide high quality, fast charging stations for residential or commercial properties.
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
End-to-end Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services.
Electrification & Decarbonisation
We help clients shift away from away from fossil fuels to zero or near-zero emissions alternatives.
Recycling & Repurposing
Recycle and repurpose for end-of-life management of renewable energy materials.
Technical Services& Estimating
Technical Building
Inspections Building defect identification via thorough technical inspections.
Project Management
Comprehensive Project Management for timely and cost-effective outcomes.
Construction Estimating
Estimating, costs plans, value engineering, and tender packages to bring your project to life.
Insurance Assessments
Comprehensive and timely insurance inspections, assessments, and cost estimates.
Sustainability Services
Supporting the delivery of sustainable construction through embodied carbon, energy rating and carbon neutral assessments, and services.
Disaster Recovery Services
Property, infrastructure and resilience assessments, estimates and reports to support communities impacted by natural disasters.
