Leah Moore, Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Funding is available under 6 funding streams: a planning stream, 4 implementation streams and one for emergency works identified in certified emergency action sub plans following a declared significant erosion or coastal inundation event.
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June 2026
What was approved
Approved for Wollongong City Council
The project will support an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment for the Windang Peninsula to inform coastal management actions including protection works, while safeguarding cultural assets, preventing land loss and maintaining access and amenity.
$218,133 was approved by
Director Grants - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
June 2026Location of the project
WollongongLocation of the recipient
WollongongAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for City of Newcastle
The Pines project entails the construction of a rock bag coastal protection structure at Stockton Beach. This initiative serves as an adaptive management response to severe coastal erosion events along The Pines foreshore, where shoreline recession has accelerated beyond predictions.
$4,348,667 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
June 2026Location of the project
NewcastleLocation of the recipient
NewcastleAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
May 2026
What was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
The project will protect and restore beaches, dunes and foreshore areas by reducing erosion, weed impacts, fragmentation and urban pressures. It will use nature‑based dune management to strengthen natural buffers, prevent ecosystem decline and conserve threatened coastal ecological communities.
$608,334 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
May 2026Location of the project
ShoalhavenLocation of the recipient
ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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April 2026
What was approved
Approved for City of Newcastle
The project will reduce immediate erosion risks to the Stockton Surf Life Saving Club and nearby sporting facilities by installing a rock bag structure to protect against scour, improve public safety, preserve community assets and maintain beach access until long‑term sand nourishment occurs.
$1,343,333 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
NewcastleLocation of the recipient
NewcastleAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
This project aims to improve climate change resilience and protect biological diversity through weed eradication and a significant reduction of the number of invasive pest species in local wetland areas.
$17,493 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Port StephensLocation of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
This project will monitor and manage pest animals and invasive weeds in the Mambo wetland to improve wetland health. It will target priority weeds through physical removal and approved chemical treatment using best‑practice bush regeneration methods.
$8,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Port StephensLocation of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Lake Macquarie City Council
This project will develop a targeted education and compliance framework to support builders and developers in adopting best‑practice erosion and sediment control measures, to help protect the region's waterways from sediment runoff.
$62,117 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Lake MacquarieLocation of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Lismore City Council
The project will establish a coastal vulnerability area, embedding hazard information in statutory planning. It will improve development certainty and resilience for low‑lying, erosion‑prone estuary land affected by tidal and coastal inundation.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
LismoreLocation of the recipient
LismoreAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
The project will use Council’s coastal hazard assessments to map the coastal vulnerability area across the Clarence Valley coastal zone and align coastal hazard planning and management with the state's planning framework.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Clarence ValleyLocation of the recipient
Clarence ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
North Shore Shoreline Reserve is a popular public space along the Hastings River. This project will consolidate and formalise public access points to reduce environmental stress and improve safety and inclusivity for all users.
$50,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Port Macquarie-HastingsLocation of the recipient
Port Macquarie-HastingsAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
The project will deliver nature‑assisted beach enhancement at high‑priority beaches through beach scraping to build sediment buffers and support dune recovery after storms. The project will improve Council's monitoring and planning capabilities through drone surveys.
$404,664 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
ShoalhavenLocation of the recipient
ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
This project will design and construct a scour protection structure and improve stormwater management. Designs will interface with existing stormwater outlet modifications to improve overall scour performance. Dune regeneration works will also be undertaken.
$273,333 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
ShoalhavenLocation of the recipient
ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
The project will create designs for access tracks at three key beaches with a view to formalising and rationalising beach access. The new designs will be developed to support dune ecosystem health and help improve recreational amenity at key locations across the Shoalhaven local government area.
$103,334 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
ShoalhavenLocation of the recipient
ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Sutherland Shire Council
The project will undertake maintenance works to protect and restore dunes at Wanda Beach. Actions may include dune reprofiling, revegetation with native species and fencing to reduce erosion, manage dune movement and protect nearby assets and community use.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Sutherland ShireLocation of the recipient
Sutherland ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
The project will manage high‑use areas through access controls, formal pedestrian pathways and educational signage to help protect coastal vegetation and shorebird habitat. Coastal habitat restoration and vegetation management plans for coastal reserves will be prepared and initial works commenced.
$301,733 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Clarence ValleyLocation of the recipient
Clarence ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for City of Newcastle
The project will deliver coastal vulnerability mapping for Newcastle’s open coast and seek its inclusion in state planning frameworks. It will include community and stakeholder engagement, public exhibition and the development of local controls.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
NewcastleLocation of the recipient
NewcastleAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
A coastal erosion hazard investigation will address knowledge gaps and inform updates to planning controls and coastal vulnerability mapping. The project will also guide a coastal hazard monitoring strategy, providing quality data to track coastal change and support adaptive management actions.
$243,334 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Port StephensLocation of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
The project will improve access and amenity at eroding sections of Shoal Bay Beach through sand carting and nourishment. Drone surveys will monitor shoreline change and assess the effectiveness of works in reducing erosion from sediment transport processes.
$160,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Port StephensLocation of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Hornsby Shire Council
The project will combine flood and coastal inundation study data to create a dataset of current and future inundation levels, including +0.4 m and +0.9 m sea level rise factors. This will support preparation of a planning proposal to declare a Coastal Vulnerability Area.
$98,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
HornsbyLocation of the recipient
HornsbyAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
The project will design and secure approvals for emergency coastal protection works at several high‑risk sites. These designs and approvals will enable protection works to be conducted in future if coastal erosion or damage occurs.
$33,333 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Clarence ValleyLocation of the recipient
Clarence ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Nambucca Valley Council
The project will maintain and upgrade damaged coastal protection infrastructure and environmental restoration areas along the Nambucca River estuary. It will expand priority protection zones, improve hazard mitigation, and strengthen adaptation to changing coastal hazards.
$487,568 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Nambucca ValleyLocation of the recipient
Nambucca ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Lake Macquarie City Council
Using dredged sand and beach scraping activities, this project will undertake sand nourishment along the Salts Bay dune system. The dunes will be further enhanced through weed control activities and revegetation using native coastal species, improving the resilience and longevity of these works.
$321,050 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Lake MacquarieLocation of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Lake Macquarie City Council
This project supports Council’s community vision by stabilising dunes, managing vegetation and improving access. Biodiversity will be enhanced through planting over 30,000 endemic coastal plants, strengthening ecological values while maintaining quality spaces to live and visit.
$251,051 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Lake MacquarieLocation of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Mid-Coast Council
The project will assess the feasibility of coastal wetland rehabilitation and carbon projects on the Moto floodplain, supported by a cost‑benefit analysis. It will compare rehabilitation options to a base case and support management of acid discharges from the Moto floodplain.
$56,401 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Mid-CoastLocation of the recipient
Mid-CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Mid-Coast Council
The project will update the Greater Taree urban stormwater management plan to deliver an integrated, costed strategy for long‑term resilience to flood risk and pollution, improving stormwater management outcomes in urban areas of the Manning River estuary.
$123,332 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Mid-CoastLocation of the recipient
Mid-CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
Bush regeneration works will remove priority and invasive weeds to restore threatened ecological communities and protect freshwater wetlands. The project will improve connectivity, reduce fragmentation and protect habitat for native and threatened fauna.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
Northern BeachesLocation of the recipient
Northern BeachesAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
The project will introduce coastal vulnerability area mapping into State Environmental Planning Policies. It will involve consultation with landowners and the community to support a planning proposal mapping the coastal vulnerability area along the open coastline.
$75,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
April 2026Location of the project
KiamaLocation of the recipient
KiamaAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
March 2026
What was approved
Approved for Sutherland Shire Council
This scoping study is the first stage of the Port Hacking coastal management program, establishing a long‑term strategy for coordinated coastal management. It will develop a community and stakeholder engagement strategy to identify objectives and key issues for the coastal zone.
$160,000 was approved by
Director Grants - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
Sutherland ShireLocation of the recipient
Sutherland ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Tweed Shire Council
The project will deliver an asset management and renewal plan for foreshore protection structures, focusing on climate resilience, community amenity and environmental performance, with design requirements and a prioritised schedule to maintain assets over time.
$99,999 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
TweedLocation of the recipient
TweedAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Lane Cove Municipal Council
The project will continue targeted bushland rehabilitation at Warraroon Reserve, a 10.9‑hectare site in the Lane Cove River catchment. It protects Endangered Ecological Communities, including saltmarsh, swamp oak forest, littoral rainforest and mangroves, threatened by invasive species.
$12,200 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
Lane CoveLocation of the recipient
Lane CoveAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Bellingen Shire Council
This project will map coastal wetlands and littoral rainforest using geographical information system data and field surveys, identifying threats such as weeds, erosion and saltwater intrusion. This evidence will support planning controls and guide restoration and long‑term protection.
$80,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
BellingenLocation of the recipient
BellingenAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Ballina Shire Council
This project establishes a coastal vulnerability area through the NSW planning proposal process. It covers the open coastline and lower Richmond River estuary, where over 5,000 properties face tidal inundation under a 1.5m sea level rise scenario.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
BallinaLocation of the recipient
BallinaAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
This project will improve estuary health in the Bermagui River and Lake Curalo through on‑ground works and community education. Water quality monitoring will establish a baseline, with post‑rainfall sampling identifying point sources and problem tributaries.
$264,948 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
Bega ValleyLocation of the recipient
Bega ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Byron Shire Council
The project will undertake beach scraping, restoration, stabilisation and management of dune systems for the purposes of restoring natural defences to coastal hazards; mitigating immediate coastal erosion risk, protecting/restoring dune habitat values and reinstating safe public beach access.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
ByronLocation of the recipient
ByronAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
The project will develop a coastal habitat restoration and revegetation plan that identifies, maps and prioritises sites, and provides implementation-ready details on weed control and plant species. It will consider habitats and areas of cultural significance to guide effective on‑ground restoration
$40,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
KiamaLocation of the recipient
KiamaAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
The project will undertake a coastal hazard and exposure assessment to identify risks to people, assets, property and the environment. Results will inform Coastal Vulnerability Area mapping and provide technical input for a Coastal Zone Emergency Action Subplan.
$333,333 was approved by
Director Grants - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
Northern BeachesLocation of the recipient
Northern BeachesAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
The project will review existing water quality and environmental data for four coastal lagoons and prepare a State of the Estuary report for each. It will recommend actions to guide future stages of the coastal management program.
$140,000 was approved by
Director Grants - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
Northern BeachesLocation of the recipient
Northern BeachesAbout the grant
Applications approved
39
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
What was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
Three key actions will be combined to remediate and mitigate coastal erosion at Brooms Head Reserve, including fencing, revegetation and implementation of a beach scraping strategy to enhance natural dune processes.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Date approved
March 2026Location of the project
Clarence ValleyLocation of the recipient
Clarence ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
38
Applications received
47
Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
3 yearsMore about Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2025-26