General News
25 June, 2025
Gellibrand River to receive $10 million in funding
THE Gellibrand River Restoration and Supply Resilience project will be receiving an investment of $10 million thanks to a new funding announcement from the State Government.
The funding is part of a $40.6 million boost to a new funding program helping to safeguard water resources and protect the natural environment.
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering the new $211 million Water Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions (WISER) initiative through its National Water Grid Fund, and partnering with state governments, local councils and community groups to deliver infrastructure projects across Australia.
Five projects in regional Victoria will receive a total of $40.6 million funding boost under the WISER program, with $19.3 million from the Albanese Labor Government and $21.3 million from the Allan Labor Government.
Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt said these projects will leave a “lasting legacy of water security and quality in the regions”.
“These infrastructure projects allow us to get on the front foot and efficiently deliver secure water to Australian communities, with big benefits for the environment and our transition to a circular economy,” he said.
“The Albanese Labor Government is very pleased to be partnering with state governments, including here in Victoria, to deliver crucial projects to safeguard our water resources for the communities, industries and environments that rely on them.”
The $10 million investment in the Gellibrand River Restoration and Supply Resilience project will provide up to 10 megalitres of groundwater per day for community and industry use to reduce the impacts on the Gellibrand River and support the environmental health of the Gellibrand River Estuary.
Minister for Water Gayle Tierney said water infrastructure projects were “critical” to Victoria.
“Victoria is no stranger to the impacts of climate change, including devastating storms, floods and drought, so it is vital we look to projects that enable us to utilise alternative water sources and increase the availability of recycled water,” she said.
“Victoria continues to deliver critical water infrastructure projects that are good for our communities, industry and the environment.
“I’m pleased to be able to partner with the Albanese Government to deliver much-needed water infrastructure upgrades for communities across the state.”
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