By Brendan Rees
Grants of up to $80,000 will be up for grabs for community projects to help improve coastal access and safety.
Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale announced on Friday 10 July that applications had open for the Victorian Government’s $500,000 Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants program.
Coastal Crown land managers, including volunteer committees of management and local governments, can apply for grants of up to $80,000 to develop and implement projects that reduce coastal risk through identification, mitigation and monitoring.
Eligible projects include assessments to identify and evaluate risks, projects that treat risks and risk monitoring.
“This is an excellent opportunity to make our amazing coastline even better,” Ms Crugnale said.
“Some of our country’s most spectacular coastlines can be found in Victoria, which is why it’s important we make them safe and accessible for everyone.”
Previous grant recipients have used the funding to install new boardwalks and all-abilities beach access ramps, replace stairs, create foreshore paths and trails as well as to support erosion management planning and coastal stability assessments.
The grants are part of the Government’s $2.7 billion Building Work package, creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for Victorian businesses through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
Through this package, the government is delivering more than $11 million to safeguard marine and coastal environments from the impacts of climate change, including $3 million for coastal infrastructure in Apollo Bay.
Applications close at 4pm on Monday 17 August.
To apply visit: marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/grants/coastal-public-access-and-risk-grants.
