The health and resilience of one of southern Sydney’s most important waterways will receive a major boost, after Liverpool City Council secured a $665,000 grant from the NSW Government to support the Georges River Estuary Coastal Management Program.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun welcomed the funding, saying it marked a significant step forward in protecting the Georges River for future generations.
“As current host Council for the Georges Riverkeeper program, we are proud to have secured this vital funding boost on behalf of the seven partners who collaborate to improve the environmental health of the Georges River,” Mayor Mannoun said.
“This investment allows us to continue leading the charge in preserving and restoring this critical waterway, while delivering real, on-the-ground results for our residents and the broader region.”
The Georges River Estuary Coastal Management Program will provide a comprehensive roadmap for improving the river’s ecological health, social amenity and climate resilience.
It is part of Council’s commitment to the Georges Riverkeeper program, which ensures a coordinated and collaborative management of the river system across the region.
The funding comes from the NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program, which provides technical and financial support to local councils.
Nell Graham, Georges Riverkeeper Program Manager said:
“It’s wonderful that Georges Riverkeeper will be able to deliver this project on behalf of its Member Councils and thanks Liverpool Council for taking a lead role in obtaining the grant. It’s imperative that a coordinated approach is taken across council boundaries to ensure outcomes benefit the estuary as a whole”
“Georges Riverkeeper has consistently delivered for Member Councils in leading best practice management for urban waterways, and this project is another opportunity to continue this work for waterway health.”
