House of Assembly: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Grant Programs

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (19 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy): I have been advised that for the Department for Environment and Water:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years—Controlled:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2025-26Estimate$000 2026-27Estimate$000 2027-28Estimate$000
Environment and Water
National Parks and WildlifeProgram The sustainable, proactive conservation and management of South Australia's natural places, parks and wildlife ensures the environmental, social, and economic prosperity of the state. 8 699 8 220 8 951
Water and the River MurrayProgram Water is managed sustainably for the benefit of the community, environment, and economy. 41 737 41 184 31 691
Environment, Heritage andSustainability Program Develop and deliver strategies, policies andprojects that protect and conserve the state's environment and heritage and support sustainable development, in partnership with key bodies, in the face of achanging climate. 2 534 656 656


The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years—Administered:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2025-26Estimate$000 2026-27Estimate$000 2027-28Estimate$000
Environment and Water
Administered Items Financial support grant for Zoos SA, Stormwater Management Authority, Landscape Priorities Fund, Adelaide City Council Parklands, Customer Advocacy and Research Fund, and Qualco Sunlands Ground Water Control Trust and South Australian Drought Resilience Fund. 20 246 17 552 21 785