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McGowan Government offers BEN sign grants to 12 northern shires
Up to $600,000 available to shires for signage
BEN signs vital in supporting first responders in beach emergencies
Regional beaches in the State’s north could soon display potentially life-saving Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs with the McGowan Government extending coverage from north of Geraldton to Kununurra.
An additional 12 local government authorities will be eligible for grants of up to $50,000 each to produce the emergency signage for beach access points.
The first BEN signs were installed in 2018 as part of the State Government’s election commitment and comprehensive shark mitigation strategy, and have become a vital part of directing first responders to emergencies at Western Australian beaches.