Partner with us: Get funded to future-proof your property
The Burdekin Landscape Repair project is a six year initiative, and it’s an excellent opportunity for Burdekin graziers to secure funding and support for long-term property improvements.
We want to help you develop a long-term plan for your property, shaped around your business goals, and connect you with the resources to make it happen. By partnering with NQ Dry Tropics, you can get funding and expert support for things like:
- Fencing and water infrastructure to improve grazing management.
- Mechanical works for major gully and streambank repairs.
- Consultant support to boost grazing or business management.
As part of the Australian Government’s Reef Trust program, the goal of the Burdekin Landscape Repair project is to prevent 41,000 tonnes of fine sediment from reaching the Great Barrier Reef annually by June 2030, but the real benefit is the investment in your land.
Why is NQ Dry Tropics interested in your property?
We’ve focused our efforts on the Bowen River and East Burdekin — areas that offer the biggest bang for the buck in reducing erosion. Using remote data and insights from past projects, we’ve identified land blocks that will benefit most from erosion control.
If we’ve approached you, it’s because we see a strong opportunity for a partnership that delivers mutual benefits.
NQ Dry Tropics field officers can help you with maps, resources, and benchmarking to prioritise areas for action. Our approach is flexible and tailored to YOU — we’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your property, your goals, and your timeline.
How to get involved
We have several ways for landholders to partner with us:
| Partnership opportunity | Who it’s for | What it involves |
| Whole-of-property, multi-year project | By Invitation: (for properties with highest cost-effective sediment saving potential). | Large-scale, co-designed project delivering grazing land management, gully, and streambank repair works. |
| Contracted repair works | By Invitation: (for properties with a major, priority erosion issue). | Engaging a third-party contractor to address a major gully or streambank issue. |
| Small grants | Open to all: (places limited). | Apply for up to $30,000 in funding to tackle a smaller water quality issue under a 12-month contract. |
Even if you don’t secure funding for a project, you can attend our public events and access free resources anytime.
Next steps
Ready to invest in your property’s future?
Contact Carleigh Drew, Grazing Team Leader, to discuss the opportunities for your property. Phone: 0400 922 342 Email: carleigh.drew@nqdrytropics.com.au
Key project actions
- Erosion Control — Restoring groundcover and vegetation, and addressing eroded areas to help stabilise soil and prevent erosion.
- Gully Rehabilitation — Repairing eroded gullies to reduce sediment transport.
- Streambank Management — Enhancing buffer zones, including vegetation around waterways, to reduce and filter sediment.
- Sustainable Grazing Practices — Implementing best-practice grazing management to protect soil, improve ground cover, and reduce runoff.
- Community and stakeholder involvement — Working at scale with landholders, Indigenous groups, environmental and engineering specialists, and scientists, to ensure tailored, sustainable solutions achieve long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits for the Burdekin communities.
NQ Dry Tropics Senior Grazing Officer Justin Macor and Stuart Pilcher, BHP.
