BY IAN CROUCH
Three Hunter Councils will share in more than $256,000 from the state government's Coastal and Estuary Grant program to assist with coastal management.
Lake Macquarie Council is receiving more than $192,000 to undertake foreshore protection and vegetation restoration on islands at Swansea.
Maitland is getting $45,000 for an education campaign following erosion of the banks of the Hunter River due to boating, four wheel drive access and illegal dumping.
And Port Stephens will use $19,000 to address erosion at the Nelson Bay foreshore adjacent to the eastern groyne.
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| Lake Macquarie Council is receiving more than $192,000 for coastal management |
