Environment Minister Mark Speakman said a grants package of up to $1 million in total will be available to councils for preparing camp management plans, implementing camp management plans and emergency actions for camps where there are significant community impacts.

Local Government NSW will administer the grant allocation process in accordance with terms agreed to by  the Office of Environment & Heritage.

“There are a number of flying fox colonies in NSW that are causing serious problems for local residents,” Mr Speakman said.

“The grant application process will open as soon as possible, in order to allow councils to undertake flying fox mitigation work in the cooler months.”