A Riverwood wetlands project aimed at improving the community's knowledge of the importance of water quality has received $10,000 in funding as part of Sydney Water's 2021 Community Grants Program.
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The project titled "Culturally Inclusive Water Urban Design" is run by the University of New South Wales in partnership with the City of Canterbury Bankstown and Georges Riverkeeper.
It aims to create a sense of community ownership and advocacy at existing Water Sensitive Urban Water Design sites along the Riverwood Wetland in the Georges River catchment.
This will be achieved through community education sessions, a new signage program and community participation activities, such as wetland water quality monitoring and guided tours.
The project is one of six community groups who will each receive funding of $10,000 for projects aimed at improving the way the community values and cares for water in our communities today and into the future.
The projects have also been selected for their ability to generate environmental, social, economic or cultural benefits for their local communities.
Oatley MP Mark Coure said local community groups who work tirelessly to improve and protect our environment are rewarded for their efforts.
"The Riverwood Wetland is one of many greenspaces enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike and I look forward to seeing this project come to life in the future," Mr Coure said.
Minister for Water, Housing and Property, Melinda Pavey congratulated the six groups selected as recipients for Sydney Water's 2021 Community Grants.
Sydney Water's General Manager of Customer, Strategy and Engagement, Maryanne Graham, said each of the applicants are consciously striving to make a difference in water literacy.
"Sydney Water understands the value our community brings to our vision for a thriving, liveable and sustainable future and we want to continue our support for local initiatives that will help us educate and inform current and future generations on the role of water in bringing that vision to life.
"A higher level of water education empowers people to share their ideas and discuss important topics such as water resilience, reliable water supply and the role of water in the environment, all of which help inform our planning for Greater Sydney," Ms Graham said.
For more information on Sydney Water's Community Grants Program, visit
