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ARTICLE · 10 JUNE 2020

Local Roads and Infrastructure Program: Fast tracking the road to recovery

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Discussion about the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program & those projects eligible for funding.

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Background

From 1 July 2020, local councils will be able to access funding to support delivery of priority local road and community infrastructure projects, under the 'LRCI Program'.

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program

As part of the Federal Government's $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia, on 22 May 2020, the Australian Government announced a new $500 million Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI Program).

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said:

'Local governments were playing a critical role in responding to the impacts of COVID-19. Our funding boost will help councils accelerate priority projects that will employ locally and support local business and also stimulating our economy. These projects will cut travel times, make our communities safer and upgrade the facilities we all enjoy while also getting more people into jobs. We know this is going to be vital support,

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