Six Illawarra beaches nominated for awards

Minister for the Illawarra Greg Pearce said he was pleased to announce that six Illawarra beaches have been nominated for a Clean Beaches Award, a program run by Keep Australia Beautiful and sponsored by Sydney Water.

 Mr Pearce said the awards recognise residents and community groups who work hard to care for their local coastline and protect the environment. 

“We all know that Illawarra beaches make up one of the most pristine pieces of coastline in Australia so it comes as no surprise that six of these beaches are in the running for such an award,” he said.

“The beaches nominated are North Warilla, Port Kembla, City Beach (Wollongong), North Wollongong, Belmore Basin, and Stanwell Park.

“Port Kembla and North Wollongong Beach have been nominated for the Water Conservation Award, with North Wollongong also in the running for six other awards including the State’s Overall Cleanest Beach Award,” he said.

Mr Pearce said assessors will this week be visiting the six nominated beaches to evaluate water and land care initiatives.

“The Clean Beaches Awards are presented to local councils, volunteers, surf lifesaving clubs and other community groups who care for dunes, protect habitats, educate the community, reduce litter and support tourism,” he said.

“This year we have seen an increased number of beach nominations in the Illawarra region from last year which proves this region showcases some of the best beaches the state has to offer.

“As we approach summer it’s great for local residents to know that they are swimming in some of the cleanest beaches in NSW and best of all, they’re right on our door step.

“I pay tribute to those residents who work hard to ensure Illawarra beaches are among the best in the state and wish all those nominated success in these awards.”  

The Clean Beaches Program has been running since 2001 and this year’s winners will be announced in late November.

Illawarra nominations

Beach	Award nomination
Belmore Basin Beach	Friendly Beach Community Partnership & Action
North Warilla Beach	Environmental Protection
North Wollongong Beach	Overall Cleanest Beach Friendly Beach Sydney Water Water Conservation Young Legends Community Partnership & Action Environmental Protection Sydney Water Metro Beach
Port Kembla Beach	Litter and Waste Management Sydney Water Water Conservation
Stanwell Park Beach	Litter and Waste Management
Wollongong City Beach	Friendly Beach Community Partnership & Action

 

 

Media contact: Jan Le Maitre 0419 618 081

 

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