- Funding for Queensland coasts impacted by cyclone earlier this year.
- Key part of jointly funded $74 million Environmental Recovery Package.
- Projects will help to fix ongoing coastal erosion and support recovery.
Queensland's cyclone-affected regions will have access to a funding boost to restore our beaches back to their world-renowned beauty.
Applications have opened for the 2025 Tropical Cyclone Alfred Environmental Recovery Package: Coastline Rehabilitation Program.
The program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the $74 million Environmental Recovery Package, will support eligible projects undertaking on-ground recovery.
From sand-pushing to revegetation and stabilisation, it will support high-value recovery and mitigation efforts and nature-based solutions that fix the coast's erosion buffering capacity.
The Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the Australian Government was committed to helping the affected Queensland coastline rehabilitate.
"The Queensland coastline is one of Australia's most visited locations, particularly during the summer," Minister McBain said.
"The Australian Government recognises the damage that has been created by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, affecting these beaches earlier this year and continuing to do so today.
"Through this significant package, we are supporting the restoration of these critical locations so that locals and visitors can have the best coastal experience that Queensland has to offer."
The Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the funding was supporting Queensland councils to undertake the significant beach restoration in areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
"We're internationally recognised for having some of the world's best beaches and we're committed to ensuring we're living up to our reputation," Minister Powell said.
"Queensland's coasts are vital ecosystems and habitat for a range of marine animals, such as turtles, while acting as a natural defence mechanism against storms and high tides.
"We've carefully crafted this program to ensure it delivers the best results for our beaches, as part of our continued regional recovery efforts, from the Gold Coast to the Fraser Coast."
Applications close at 4pm on 25 November 2025. To apply for funding please visit: Environmental Recovery and Stewardship | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government
