Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock today announced an extension of the deadline for funding under the Coastal and Estuary Grants Program – Implementation stream.
"We want to support local government to access the available funding to help address their coastal hazards and issues," Mrs Hancock said.
"I have heard from a number of councils asking for more time and as a result I am extending this grant round until 11 October 2019 to give all councils the time they need to submit an application.
"I am encouraging all Councils to work with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to put forward applications that have the best chance of success," Mrs Hancock said.
There are 5 streams under the program: 1 for planning and studies which includes investigation, design and cost-benefit analysis and 4 for implementing works under each of the coastal management areas in the Coastal Management Act.
The funding is part of the Government's $83.6 million coastal reforms which support coastal and estuary planning projects and the implementation of works identified in Coastal Management Programs.
The program's objectives are to support local government in managing the risks from coastal hazards, such as coastal erosion; restoring degraded coastal habitats; and improving the health of NSW estuaries, wetlands and littoral rainforests.
Further information and application forms are available here: Coastal and estuary grants
