Thirteen projects across South Australia to improve coastal protection will receive $1.2 million as part of the latest round of the Regional Coastal Protection Grants.

Two Kangaroo Island projects have scored grants but the Fleurieu has missed out.

The Kangaroo Island council has been granted $155,000 and $110,000 towards building access stairs at Pennington Bay and Baudin Beach. Each project will cost $195,000.

Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs says the grants will enable 13 projects worth $2.3 million worth to be delivered to address erosion or flooding hazards and public safety and access along the coast, including foreshore protection, dune rehabilitation, and coastal maintenance.

“South Australia is lucky to be home to some stunning coastlines but it’s important we continue to manage and protect these for future generations,” he says.

“This $1.2 million grant round will help do exactly that funding a range of projects across the state to help councils manage their coastal risks and provide practical solutions.

“South Australia’s coastline is the first defence against a changing climate and beaches are often at the heart of our regional communities’ economies.

“This is part of our $4 million Regional Coast Protection Fund to help regional and outer metropolitan coastal councils secure and protect South Australia’s coast.”

The funding is administered by the Coast Protection Board and is in addition to the existing grants that are provided annually.