SAFETY Beach is set to receive a boost in coastal protection thanks to new grants from the state government aimed at preserving Port Phillip Bay.
A $19,280 investment will go towards stabilising dunes affected by coastal erosion and managing invasive weeds to help future-proof the sandy shores.
The project is part of a broader $2m funding round supporting 26 community-led initiatives across the bay.
Frankston Foreshore Reserve will also benefit from the grants, with $20,000 dedicated to removing damaging weeds and planting over 5,000 native species, restoring the beach for families to enjoy.
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos highlighted the importance of local groups in safeguarding Victoria’s waterfront.
“We are working hard with community groups and land managers across the state to keep our environment healthy and clean,” he said.
Other initiatives include a cutting-edge project by the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, using drones and mobile cameras to monitor coastline changes.
This $194,945 project will help identify areas needing extra protection in a changing climate.
The Port Phillip Bay Fund also supports efforts such as restoring oyster reefs, cultivating juvenile kelp, and improving algal bloom prediction models.
For details, visit marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/grants
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 11 March 2026
