Funding is available to repair erosion control structures installed under the South East Bushfire Recovery program that were severely damaged by the 2022/23 floods.
Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: Up to $50,000
- Application opened: 15 August 2022
- Application closed: 15 September 2022
Program objective
The 2019/20 Black Summer fires burnt a large portion of the Shoalhaven creating a severely denuded landscape. Extreme rainfall events after the fires mobilised sediment and caused significant erosion along waterways.
In early 2022 Soil Conservation Service was contracted to remediate waterways on private properties that had been severely impacted by the fires and floods.
The erosion control structures that were established were initially successful preventing further erosion of the banks.
Unfortunately record flooding 6 months after the structures were completed, caused damage to some of the larger remediation works.
This funding is to repair the on-ground erosion works that were impacted by the floods to prevent any further sediment mobilisation and protect significant investment.
The objectives of the funding are to:
- stabilise erosion control structures damaged by floods
- prevent further sediment mobilisation
- protect riparian vegetation from bank erosion.
This program is funded and administered by Local Land Services.
Eligibility
Applicants must
- have had an erosion control project funded by South East Local Land Services under the South East Bushfire Recovery Program
- allow access to Local Land Services and their contractors to the property to perform works
- be prepared to enter into a 10-year management agreement where they will be required to undertake agreed management activities relevant to the funding they receive.
Who can apply
Private landholders that had an erosion control project funded by South East Local Land Services under the South East Bushfire Recovery Program.
Who can’t apply
- Local council
- Government agencies
Types of projects funded under this grant
Types of activity funded under this grant include
- relocation of fallen trees that are obstructing flow
- installation of root balls and other woody debris
- relocation of instream sediment
- bank battering
- riparian revegetation.
What can’t you apply for
- Weed control
- Fencing
- Off-stream water
Most recent recipients
What your application needs to include
You will be required to provide Contact Information such as
- property owner (s) ,
- primary contact person
- property address
- title information Lots/DPs
- telephone number(s), email
You will also be asked to provide a brief description of your project.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Executive Director Regional Delivery at Local Land Services.
The applications will be assessed and both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
Support and contact
Phone: 0417427163
Email: eilysh.thompson@lls.nsw.gov.au
Postal Address: 13 Schofields Lane, Berry, NSW, 2535