One of Australia’s most iconic bodies of water is about to get a major facelift.
The federal government will spend $45.2 million on “critical repair work” for Sydney Harbour, with the funds to be allocated in Tuesday’s 2023-24 budget.
Environment and water minister Tanya Plibersek said the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was responsible for conserving and managing nine sites.
”After a decade of neglect by the previous government, many of these sites are in a dangerous state of disrepair, putting their environmental and heritage values at risk,” Plibersek said.
“At the World Heritage-listed Cockatoo Island/Wareamah, sea walls are cracked, pylons holding up wharves are eroding and buildings are closed due to safety concerns.”
The funding will be divided up between repairing sea walls, fixing safety concerns like rock falls from cliffs, heritage advice and other general maintenance.
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The biggest spend will be $26.5 million for replacing rotting wharves and docks.
“The trust sites alone attract almost two million visitors every year, generating thousands of jobs and supporting the city’s economy,” Plibersek said.
Next week’s budget will also include $163.4 million for the Australian Institute of Marine Science and $262.3 million for Commonwealth National Parks, doubling funding for both of the institutions.
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