House of Assembly
Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Parliament of South Australia
House of Assembly
published
Estimates Replies
Grant Programs
Grant Programs
In reply to Mr WHETSTONE
House of Assembly
Chaffey
Grant Programs
In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (19 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. S.E. CLOSE
House of Assembly
Port Adelaide
Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science
Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy
Grant Programs
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 |