The Queensland Government is launching a new program that aims to empower councils to tackle illegal dumping and crack down on offenders.
The new $17.7 million Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program (FIDPP) is designed to provide councils across the state with the resources needed to tackle illegal dumping effectively.
The funding will help councils employ dedicated illegal dumping compliance officers, purchase surveillance equipment, compliance signage, vehicles, and other resources to enhance their capacity to investigate and prevent illegal dumping.
“Queensland is blessed with some of the most extraordinary natural landscapes anywhere in the world, and we all have a responsibility to protect it from the harm caused by litter and illegal dumping,” said Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Andrew Powell.
“This program strengthens the work we do alongside councils right across the state, giving them the tools they need to identify offenders, deter illegal dumping, and safeguard the local places Queenslanders care about.
“Whether you live on the coast, in the regions, or out west, every Queenslander deserves clean parks and healthy waterways. This program is a major step toward delivering exactly that.”
Further information including grant program guidelines and access to the application form can be found here: Grants and funding | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government.
