Coastwest grants

Coastwest provides opportunities for Western Australians to learn about, conserve and protect our coast. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage administers the Coastwest program on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission.
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In 2024/25, 14 Coastwest grants totalling $472,897 have been awarded. A full list of successful projects can be found below.

Coastwest grants support:

  • the implementation of local and regional coastal plans and strategies, especially those devised in accordance with State Planning Policy 2.6: State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP 2.6)
  • coastal management actions that reduce exposure to coastal hazards and risks to preserve Western Australia’s beaches and foreshores
  • sustainable recreational and tourist use of the coast by assisting in the maintenance of the recreational amenity and provision of public access to the coast
  • the capacity of Western Australian communities to increase their involvement in coastal zone management activities, through joint coastal research activities, education, and training
  • the identification, protection and maintenance of environmental values, aesthetic qualities, biodiversity, and water quality in the coastal zone

Projects that encourage and support actions to reduce exposure to coastal hazards to preserve WA’s beaches, particularly within coastal erosion hotspots or watchlist sites, will be favourably considered.