Eight South Australian councils have been granted a total of $325,500 by the Coast Protection Board to help protect and conserve the state’s coastline.
Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs said that these grants are helping local communities to manage their coast.
“ Managing and protecting South Australia’s coast is a key priority for the South Australian Government as climate change impacts of sea level rise and coastal erosion continue to be a challenge to our stat e,” said Minister Speirs.
To help councils manage their coastal risks and provide practical solutions, the Coast Protection Board’s annual grants program has funded seven regional councils and one metropolitan council:
Coast Protection Board Presiding Member Allan Holmes commented that the partnership with local councils is highly valued and the grants provide a substantial contribution to important coastal management and protection works.