The state government has launched a grants program to support improvements to water infrastructure to make the most of all available water supplies.
Minister for Water Lisa Neville has announced that the $14.1 million Integrated Water Management grants will
run over three years to boost our water security by co-investing in priority projects identified in Melbourne
and across regional Victoria.
The investment will provide $11 million to infrastructure projects, with the remainder on feasibility studies
and business case development.
Werribee Tim Pallas MP has strongly encouraged Integrated Water Management members to apply.
The Integrated Water Management grants are open to applications from more than 100 organisations
which are members of the Integrated Water Management Forums including local government, traditional
owner groups, water corporations and catchment management authorities.
Round one of the new grants program has now opened for metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Ensuring traditional owner values and aspirations are represented in water management planning is a
priority of the program.
It includes both a dedicated non-competitive, flexible funding stream for traditional owner groups as well as these groups being eligible for the competitive funding streams.
“We’re taking action to build our climate resilience and fight climate change by saving water through
projects such as stormwater harvesting and increased water recycling,” Ms Neville said.
Mr Pallas said: “I encourage Integrated Water Management Forum members in the Werribee District to apply for these
grants so they can continue to make our water system more secure and water our green spaces.”
“These grants encourage organisations to work together to activate open spaces for the community to
enjoy, which is more important than ever with more people spending time outside.”
For more information see: www.water.vic.gov.au/
