Million dollar boost to protect South Australia coastline

South Australian councils and community groups will share in more than $1.2 million in state government funding to enable vital projects to protect the beautiful coastline.

A new seawall at Encounter Bay/Yilki, a replaced bridge on the Streaky Bay Massa boardwalk and sand replenishment at Venus Bay are some of the projects that will be delivered through the Coast Protection Board’s 2024-25 Coast Protection Grants Program.

“South Australia has thousands of kilometers of beautiful coastline to enjoy, but it needs to be managed for future generations,” Department for Environment and Water Coast Manager David Osborn said. “Councils and community groups are often at the forefront to protect some of our most vulnerable sections of coastline.”

The program supports coastal councils to restore, protect and manage the state’s valuable coastal assets and address climate change risks. The grants can fund up to 80 per cent of the total cost of a project.

Other projects include coastal protection works for the Arno Bay boardwalk and mangrove ecosystems, sea wall repairs at Witton Bluff, near Port Noarlunga, and foreshore design works at Port Vincent.