Western Australian coastal erosion projects to share in almost $4 million State Government funding

Major coastal protection projects in Esperance, Geraldton and Fremantle are among 50 projects to share in almost $4 million in Western Australian Government funding through the coastal erosion program.

The grants are part of the State Government's $33.5 million strategic response to planning for the management and protection of the state’s coast against the increasing impacts of coastal hazards and ensuring the sustainable land use and development of the coastline for the long-term.

WA Planning and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti notes "the CoastWA program continues to provide critical support and funding to coastal management agencies across the State, as they work to mitigate and adapt to the growing impact of coastal erosion.

"The expanded funding of coastal projects through the CoastWA reflects our Government's strong commitment to addressing coastal erosion and the impacts of coastal hazards.

"Our beaches often bear the brunt of severe weather systems, especially during the winter months, so these coastal projects are crucial to protecting our precious asset.”

Grants are also targeted to help coastal land managers prepare and implement plans and strategies, and partner with community groups to undertake on-ground activities identified in coastal management plans and strategies.

Major projects to receive grant funding through the coastal erosion program for 2022-23 include:

• $750,000 for a permanent buried pipeline from Bandy Creek Boat Harbour to supply sand and replenish the eroded beach at Castletown Beach in Esperance;

• $750,000 for construction of four geotextile groynes and sand replenishment at Sunset Beach in Geraldton; and

• $500,000 to rebuild sand dunes and the upper beach at Port Beach in Fremantle.

In addition to the grant funding, local coastal managers and community groups will contribute approximately $4.36 million in funding and in-kind donations to deliver the coastal projects in 2022-23.

For more information on the State Government's coastal grants program visit CoastWA grants 

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