The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to repair Stockton Beach by allocating $21.5 million in the 2025-26 NSW Budget to continue crucial renourishment works.
The NSW Government is dedicated to the long-term future of this beach. This action, backed by funding, will protect the beach's natural beauty, Aboriginal heritage, and its recreational and economic benefits.
The Stockton Beach Repair Blueprint outlines the actions required to preserve the beach. The NSW Government has already worked with the City of Newcastle Council to deliver 130,000 cubic metres of sand to nourish Stockton Beach.
The new funding in the 2025-26 NSW Budget will ensure the NSW Government can deliver the next phase of the Blueprint, which involves a range of action including finalising environmental approvals, creating and implementing an environmental monitoring plan, securing licences, planning the approach to procurement, and delivering beach nourishment.
This investment over five years is in addition to the $6.3 million stage one project administered by the NSW Government and jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Newcastle Council.
The NSW Government will continue to involve the community and seek their input on the restoration process. The Stockton Special Advisory Panel will continue to provide important stakeholder perspectives.
More information: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/water/coasts/stockton-beach-repair-project.
Quote attributable to Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe:
"The Minns Labor Government has made significant progress on the restoration of Stockton Beach, but there's more to do.
"This investment delivers on our election commitment and funds the largest beach repair project ever undertaken in NSW."
Quote attributable to Chair of the Stockton Special Advisory Panel Chairman, Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp:
"I have been fighting for Stockton Beach alongside the community since I was first elected as the Member for Newcastle. I secured $21.5 million for mass sand nourishment, and I am so pleased to be delivering on that commitment.
"It's one thing to have a blueprint - it's another to have the funding confirmed in this year's Budget and to be moving onto the net steps of getting sand back on the beach.
"I look forward to continuing as Chair of the Stockton Advisory Panel and working alongside the City of Newcastle in delivering for the Stockton community."
Quote attributable to Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley:
"Locals have fought for action on Stockton Beach for years, and now, the Minns Labor Government is delivering.
"We've already seen the first signs of recovery with sand returned to the beach. This next round of funding means we can keep that momentum going, push ahead with planning and approvals, and deliver the long-term solution Stockton needs.
"This is about protecting a place that means so much to locals - for lifestyle, for culture, and for the economy."
