Minister for Water Lisa Neville made the announcement on 18 October, stating the funding would boost regional water security by investing in high priority projects across Victoria.
“We need to adapt to our changing climate and increased demand for water – so we can continue supporting agriculture, industry and jobs while ensuring we have water for environmental, cultural and recreational use,” said Neville.
The $14.1 million Integrated Water Management grants will run over three years, with $11 million dedicated to infrastructure projects and the remainder on feasibility studies and business case development.
Grants are open to more than 100 organisations including local governments, Traditional Owner groups, water corporations and catchment management authorities.
Successful projects from previous Integrated Water Management grants include Tarralla Creek Stormwater Harvesting System in Croydon, which will deliver 13 megalitres of water savings through use of alternative water to irrigate parkland with the Government providing $1.57 million towards the $2.59 million project.
Round one of the new grants program has now opened for Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
For more information visit the Victorian Government website.