Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program
The Australian Government has committed $500 million to the Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI Program) to support jobs, businesses and the resilience of local economies.
Phase 1
As the closest tier of government to the community, local governments have a critical role in delivering vital services and ensuring the quality of life for communities across Australia.
Local governments are now also playing a key role in protecting the community from the impacts of COVID-19. The Australian Government has committed $500 million to the Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI Program) to support jobs, businesses and the resilience of local economies.
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TRANSPORT AND DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT | FUNDING |
Re-sheeting of gravel roads - various | LRCI Program |
PARKS, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
PROJECT | FUNDING |
Busuttin Drive Park playground | LRCI Program |
Botanic Gardens Banyan playground revitalisation | LRCI Program |
Nell Baker Park playground | LRCI Program |
Bruce Highway and Ring Road intersection | LRCI Program |
Ron Anderson playground | LRCI Program |
FACILITIES AND RECREATION
PROJECT | FUNDING |
Repairs and upgrades to Artspace community facility | LRCI Program |
Tourist Information Centre repairs | LRCI Program |
Phase 2
The LRCI Program was announced on May 22, 2020.
On October 6, 2020, as part of the 2020-2021 Budget, the Government announced a further $1 billion to extend the LRCI Program. The grant opportunity set out in these Guidelines is for Phase 2 of the LRCI Program only.
The LRCI Program supports local councils to create jobs by delivering priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia.
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TRANSPORT AND DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT | FUNDING |
Mackay-Eungella Road shared path - Stage 2 | LRCI Program |
| Boundary Road East Paget intersection reconfiguration | LRCI Program |
| Willets Road, Gooseponds Crossing | LRCI Program |
PARKS, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
PROJECT | FUNDING |
Soft-fall edging - Cape Hillsborough, Haliday Bay Esplanade and Campwin Beach | LRCI Program |
Minor play equipment at various sites: Sawson Boulevard, Seaview Park, Karwin Drive, Acasia Avenue, St Helens Beach, Baster Drive and infant seats | LRCI Program |
Shelter roof replacement and preventative maintenance | LRCI Program |
Public amenities - minor repairs, painting and floor | LRCI Program |
Mount Basset Cemetery Road re-sealing | LRCI Program |
Cone Street Park refurbishment | LRCI Program |
Jolimont Creek fish habitat | LRCI Program |
Sandfly Creek Park irrigation upgrade | LRCI Program |
Parks irrigation upgrade | LRCI Program |
Dianne Street play equipment replacement | LRCI Program |
Northview Park multisports project | LRCI Program |
WATER AND SEWERAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT | FUNDING |
Hogans Pocket Road project - Gravel resheeting | LRCI Program |
Waste hardstands | LRCI Program |