The City of Canada Bay has secured more than $60,000 in funding over a four-year period as part of the NSW Weeds Action Program 2025-2029.
The Weeds Action Program funds projects aimed at strengthening weeds biosecurity across the State, and Council's grant will support the prevention of new weed establishment and assist Council in the ongoing elimination of State and regional priority weeds. It will also strengthen rapid response processes to biosecurity emergencies under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
"The City of Canada Bay is home to important natural ecosystems that we strive to conserve and protect. Invasive weed species can pose a significant threat to the local environment, and this grant boosts our efforts to protect local biodiversity, parks and waterways from invasive weeds," said City of Canada Bay Mayor Michael Megna.
In alignment with the Program, Council's goals will include:
- Preventing the establishment of new invasive species
- Eliminating and preventing the spread of new invasive species
- Reducing the impacts of widespread invasive species
- Ensuring NSW has the ability and commitment to manage invasive species.
Key activities will include targeted education and enforcement programs to manage high-risk species, improving processes, and increasing capacity to identify and report suspected new invasive species.
"By improving early weed detection and response, we can prevent small outbreaks becoming large-scale problems that threaten our native plants and green spaces," added Mayor Megna.
Council's practical, on-the-ground measures will be coordinated with local landowners, business and volunteer groups, complementing State-level planning.
"Protecting our local environment requires coordinated action. We look forward to working with residents and partners to keep our environment healthy for future generations," said Mayor Megna.
