$1m in funding available through latest Coast Protection Grants
06 October 2026
South Australian coastal councils are encouraged to apply for a share of $1 million in funding to help repair, restore and sustain the state’s valuable coastline.
Coasts
South Australia has more than 5000 km of coastline (including offshore islands) and more than 90% of South Australians live on or near the coast.
Managing and protecting our precious coastline is critical for our environmental, social and economic wellbeing.
Learn about projects happening on our metropolitan and regional coast.
- Dune restoration projects
- Support for regional coasts to help repair, restore and sustain them in partnership with local councils
- Seagrass restoration projects.
- Blue Carbon Strategy for South Australia
More information
Latest news
Replenishing sand at West Beach and Henley Beach South
14 September 2026
West Beach and Henley Beach South will soon be replenished with more sand as part of the State Government’s $190 million long-term strategy to manage erosion and sand build-up along the Adelaide coast from West Beach to North Haven.
New sites proposed for shellfish reef restorations to rebuild lost habitat
20 August 2026
Preparations to build shellfish reefs across South Australia’s coastline have reached another significant milestone with new proposed reef locations identified on Yorke Peninsula.
