NSW GOVERNMENT TO REPAIR FLOOD DAMAGED LAND IN LISMORE

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will provide funding to repair Crown Land on the Wilsons River foreshore in Lismore, that was damaged during last year’s foods.

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $218,127 to Lismore City Council to; repair riverbanks, restore biodiversity and stop erosion, including by planting 1,150 trees and 8,000 plants.

“The February and March 2022 foods had a devastating effect on Lismore and these Crown land projects will restore and protect some of the riverside areas where many locals come to relax and enjoy,” Mr Anderson said.

“These projects will restore critically endangered Lowland Rainforest in Albert Park and prevent erosion threatening the baseball felds and walking track, as well as encourage biodiversity in Currie Park near the Turf Club and Rugby Club.

“This funding from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is part of $9.81 million in grants for local councils across the State, to help repair damaged community Crown land under the 2022 Crown Lands Flood Recovery Program,” Mr Anderson said.

“Councils in disasterstricken areas were invited to apply for grants to clean-up, repair and restore food and storm damaged Crown land that they want to repair for their communities.”

Applications for funding were assessed by the Department of Planning and Environment – Crown Lands.

Minister Anderson said this funding will ensure infrastructure in food-affected

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“The terrible food and storm events of last year that swept away large parts of the State in February and March left many areas declared natural disaster zones,” Mr Anderson said.

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