Landowners and community groups in the Cardinia Shire are encouraged to apply for local council’s 2022-23 weed control grant program.
Weed control grants are available for Cardinia shire residents to help to control noxious and environmental weeds on private property, both in agricultural areas and areas of high environmental value.
Funding is available for:
Disposing of weeds
Hiring equipment
Hiring contractors
Purchasing herbicide
A maximum of $350 is available per landholder or $750 for community groups, within Cardinia Shire.
Applications will close on 31 May 2023 or earlier if the funding allocation for the program has been exhausted, and Cardinia Shire Council recommends applying online as soon as possible.
To apply, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/weedcontrolgrants or for more information call the council’s Biodiversity Officer on 1300 787 624.
Or, for more information on weeds, including identification and removal techniques, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/weeds
