Crown land manager resource
Funding
FUNDING
Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF)
The CRIF is an annual funding program that provides financial support to develop, maintain and improve Crown reserves. It can be used for repairs and maintenance projects, pest and weed control, recreational infrastructure or environmental initiatives.
Funding and other income
Learn about funding programs provided by the department as well as other external funding options. Or you may want to be creative and get the community on board with your own fundraising initiatives—we’ve provided some starting points.
Crown Land Funding Map
View our new interactive map to find out about recent projects funded under the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund and other stimulus programs.
Wiradjuri Walking Track upgrade
The Wiradjuri Walking Track is Crown land managed jointly by the department and Wagga Wagga City Council. The 42km track circling the city allows walkers, joggers, mountain bikers and cyclists to explore riverbanks, hilltops and everything in-between.
As part of the ongoing maintenance program, the department allocated funds to the tune of $71,000 through the CRIFP to install a new bridge, carry out landscaping and remove graffiti, as well as regular mowing, weeding and slashing of the track.
Seal Rocks Holiday Park Improvements
A total revamp of one of NSW’s most popular holiday parks at Seal Rocks has been completed, with the final phase of the park improvement program complete, thanks to $2.366m from the CRIF.
This included a renovation makeover of existing accommodation, a new premium cabin and beach tent precinct, a brand-new waterfront guest lounge, barbecue area and new playground designed to integrate with its coastal surroundings and promote a more natural style of exploration and play.
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Leases and licences
The department supports a wide range of uses for Crown land, from one-off events such as hall hire for a wedding through to a 10-year lease on a racecourse. Leases and licences set out the rights and responsibilities of the CLM and Crown land users. Learn more about tenure.
Land management agreements
A land management agreement exchange broader environmental objectives, such as habitat conservation, for direct funding or tradeable credits.
Financial activities – getting started
Crown Land Managers (CLMs) must be diligent in how they use reserve funds, and ensure that all payments and investments are in keeping with the relevant legal requirements.
This Crown land manager web resource was printed on 3 Oct 2023. The information contained in this web resource is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing Oct 2023. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that the information upon which they rely is up to date and to check the currency of the information by referring to the website (www.reservemanager.nsw.gov.au).
© State of New South Wales through Department of Planning, Industry & Environment 2023.
Page link: https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au/funding