Councils in the Hume electorate found out on Tuesday night how much they would be receiving from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, with an additional $1 billion announced nationally in Phase 3.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The allocation for Goulburn Mulwaree Council is $2,149,768 (2021-22). Their total funding under the LRCI as a whole is $4,759,603.
For the Wingecarribee Shire Council, the allocation is $2,368,082, with total funding $5,685,635.
In the Upper Lachlan Shire Council, the allocation is $2,406,096 (2021-22) and funding under LRCI is $4,623,022.
Federal Member for Angus Taylor said local councils would directly benefit from the funding boost.
"This budget injection for local councils means even more funding for upgrades to local roads, bike paths, community halls, playgrounds, parks and sports facilities, as well as improved accessibility to public facilities," Mr Taylor said.
READ MORE:
"Not only will this funding support jobs, construction businesses and economic growth across this region, it will also improve road safety and bolster the resilience of our local road networks, helping locals get home sooner and safer.
"Providing more time for planning and construction will enable local governments to consider a broader range of priority projects and potentially undertake larger, more complex developments to deliver even great benefits for our community."
Councils will be able to access funding through LRCI Phase 3 from January 1, 2022, with Phase 3 projects to be completed by June 30, 2023.
For more information, visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications website.