The Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Shires will receive almost $14 million as part of a $24 million investment by the State Government into the ongoing clean-up from the 2019-20 bushfires.
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Deputy Premier Paul Toole and Minister for Environment Matt Kean announced the funding today, saying it was part of the NSW Government's $4.5 billion bushfire recovery investment.
"So many of our regional communities were ravaged by the Black Summer bushfires, and continue to require support to deal with their ongoing waste problems," Mr Toole said.
"About $24 million is going to 15 regional councils, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Crown Lands to help them repair and future-proof landfills, as well as remove and deter illegal dumping of waste at more than 100 sites."
Mr Kean said the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley would receive $13.8 million combined for landfill improvements.
"All of these projects will help improve community resilience for future disasters by supporting essential services in areas still recovering from the devastating bushfires," he said.
"We've been working with our regional communities and public land managers to make sure these programs address the real challenges they're facing on the ground, while introducing measures to reduce future illegal dumping."
Other councils to receive funding include Wagga Wagga City, Clarence Valley, Snowy Valleys, and Blue Mountains.