City of Coffs Harbour is excited to continue its long commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability by announcing the list of projects that have received funding from its 2023/24 Environmental Levy Grants Program (ELGP).
Under the ELGP, grants are available to community organisations for projects starting from 1 July each financial year, worth between $2,000 and $25,000 per project. The objectives of the ELGP are to ensure that the allocation of Environmental Levy funds support the achievement of the MyCoffs Community Strategic Plan - a natural environment sustained for the future.
"The City received an amazing response this year, with funding confirmed for 17 different community organisations and 21 different projects totalling $362,908," said Natalia Cowley, General Manager at City of Coffs Harbour.
"These projects represent a diverse range of environmental initiatives that align with the City's vision for a sustainable and thriving community. I can't wait to see them get underway."
The projects can be viewed below:
| Applicant | Project Name | Amount ($) |
| Bakker Drive Reserve Friends of the Park Group | Turning a paddock into a park | 3,220 |
| Cochrans Pool Urumbilum Rivercare Group | Restoring the Magic to the Magic Pools on the Orara River | 25,000 |
| Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council | Improving Our Coast - Part 4 | 25,000 |
| Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council | Improving Garlambirla Bushlands along the Coffs Creek | 25,000 |
| Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare | Growing Our Future 2023/2024 | 24,988 |
| Community Association of Sapphire Beachfront Estate | Improve water quality discharged from detention basin onto Campbells Beach | 5,000 |
| First Light Farm | Stage 1 - Habitat Corridor between Conservation Zone and Corindi Creek riparian zone | 5,000 |
| Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance | Jaliigirr Threatened Ecological Community Restoration: Littoral Rainforest | 25,000 |
| Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance | Jaliigirr Threatened Ecological Community Restoration: Lowland Rainforest | 25,000 |
| Julie Johnson | Stage 2 - Corindi Creek Riparian Restoration | 5,000 |
| Mountain Community Network | Eastern Dorrigo Way Restoration Project (Stage 1) | 15,000 |
| Nana Glen Landcare Group | Rehabilitation of Nana Glen Travelling Stock Reserve (R39744) Stage III | 15,000 |
| Ngiyambandigay Wajaar Aboriginal Corporation | Mangrove habitat and health | 18,958 |
| OzGREEN | Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour | 24,998 |
| Sandy Beach Action Group | Revegetation and maintenance of Sandy Beach Reserve | 19,300 |
| Sandy Beach Action Group | Rain event water monitoring of agricultural chemicals in Houp Gully | 9,421 |
| Southern Cross University | Investigating the toxicity of waters from Charlesworth Bay | 25,000 |
| Southern Cross University, National Marine Science Centre | Stormwater discharge impacts on cultural resources in Coffs northern estuaries | 19,985 |
| Tallowood Ventures | Giant Barred Frog Mixophyes Iteratus habitat and community awareness program | 4,900 |
| Workways Australia t/a Envite Environment | Coffs Harbour Native Seedbank Network | 17,138 |
| Workways Australia t/a Envite Environment | Koala habitat enhancement Toormina/Boambee East | 25,000 |
| Total | 362,908 |
The City will open up a second round of ELGP applications in 2023/2024 for a total of $148,754, comprised of $121,152 of unallocated 2022/23 ELGP funding and $27,602 of unallocated 2023/24 funding.
The Environmental Levy Grants Program plays a vital role in funding projects that have a positive impact on Coffs Harbour's local environment and community. By supporting these initiatives, the City aims to create a greener, healthier and more sustainable future for all residents.
The projects will be delivered in 2023/2024 as part of the City's Operational Plan. Find out more about the Environmental Levy Grants Program.
