Funding for projects that support air quality improvement in Melbourne's metropolitan outer west

Overview

Funding will support projects that:

• make a substantive contribution towards reducing the emission of PM2.5 and PM10, common air polluting particles
• will reduce contribution to air pollution or sources of dust
• demonstrate actions and innovation beyond compliance.

Project examples include, but are not limited to:

• installation of enclosed sheds
• sealing private roadways
• hardstands or sealing work areas
• replacing generators and fixed plant with electric or hybrid equivalent
• planting of vegetation to effectively act as a barrier to the transmission of dust and particulate emissions
• misting sprays along fence boundaries
• air filters and bag houses for emitting facilities
• installation of physical barriers
• vehicle or wheel washing facilities
• upgrades to mobile or fixed plant to reduce PM2.5 or PM10 emissions, including installation of new diesel particulate filters, exhaust scrubbers or other upgrades.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, businesses must:

• be located in the outer west precinct of metropolitan Melbourne
• have a current Australian business number (ABN)
• have an appropriate legal structure
• be able to demonstrate financial viability to undertake the project.