- More than $3.5 million in coastal erosion grants allocated in the
third year of the CoastWA program
- 37 coastal projects throughout metropolitan and regional
WA to benefit
- $1.75 million
to deliver major infrastructure projects at high-priority erosion hotspots
Major coastal planning and protection
projects in Denmark, Geraldton, Mandurah, and Busselton are among 37 projects
to share in almost $3.6 million in State Government funding through CoastWA.
CoastWA is the State Government's $33.5
million strategic response to the increasing impacts of coastal hazards to
ensure long-term sustainable land use and development of our coast.
Major projects to receive grant funding for
2023/24 include:
- $1.14
million for relocation and infrastructure replacement at Ocean Beach in Denmark;
- $615,000
for stage 2 of the construction of four geotextile groynes and sand
replenishment at Sunset Beach in Geraldton;
- $172,500
for the development of a coastal protection strategy for Marybrook Siesta Park
in Busselton; and
- $140,000
to prepare a plan to improve understanding of coastal hazards at Mandurah's
southern beaches.
Local coastal managers and community groups
will contribute approximately $4.36 million in funding and in-kind donations to
deliver these coastal projects.
For more
information on the State Government's Coastal Adaption and Protection Grants
program, visit CoastWA
grants (www.wa.gov.au).
Comments attributed to Planning Minister
John Carey:
"Western Australia has some of the most pristine
coastline in the world and almost $19 million has been provided by our
Government to 187 coastal projects since 2020.
"This important funding to coastal projects
across the State will ensure we can sustainably manage the threats and
pressures on our diverse but fragile coastline.
"The Grants are also targeted to help
coastal land managers prepare and implement plans and strategies, and partner
with community groups to undertake on-ground activities identified in coastal
management plans and strategies."
Comments attributed to Minister Assisting
the Transport Minister David Michael:
"The CoastWA program continues to provide
critical support and funding to local governments and community organisations
as they work to mitigate and adapt to the growing impact of coastal hazards.
"Supporting and fostering these partnerships is
key to ensuring the best outcomes arise for securing long-term sustainable land use and development of the WA coastline."
