Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water
Louise Miller-Frost MP, Member for Boothby
The Albanese Government is continuing to invest in a cleaner, greener Adelaide, with $750,000 now hitting the ground to support native wildlife and plants along the Sturt River.
The commitment, made by the Albanese Labor Government during the 2025 election campaign, will improve habitat for native species, increase water quality, and enhance the community's access to the river corridor.
The project will be led by the City of Mitcham and will include the removal of invasive weeds, planting of native vegetation, and works to stabilise sections of the riverbank vulnerable to erosion.
These activities will deliver restoration, rehabilitation, revegetation and biodiversity outcomes along the Sturt River, creating more resilient natural landscapes.
Member for Boothby, Louise Miller-Frost said the project will deliver healthier waterways for the native species that call the area home.
"The Sturt River is a major urban waterway across much of Boothby. It provides leisure spaces for locals, environments for native animals and plants, as well as being an important part of the stormwater catchment. Protecting green spaces such as this is part of what makes our community such a wonderful place to live," Ms Miller-Frost said.
"I'm proud that the Albanese Government is investing in practical local projects like this that strengthen our community and help preserve the natural beauty that makes Adelaide's southern suburbs so special.
"This project is about caring for the local environment we all value - restoring habitat for native wildlife and making sure these special places can be enjoyed by local families for generations to come."
Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt said the project was designed to make a difference locally.
"Through this project we're partnering with the City of Mitcham to conserve, protect, and sustainably manage the precious natural environment around Adelaide," Minister Watt said.
"The Albanese Government is very pleased to be contributing $750,000 to this important local work."
The funding is part of the Australian Government's Local Environmental Projects Program that is protecting and improving our environment and heritage.
