The Albanese Government is supporting our local communities by providing a share of over $3.5 million dollars to the three municipal councils within Gilmore.

This funding will be delivered through Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

The LRCI program supports councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects in their region, creating jobs and long-lasting benefits for communities.

The Albanese Government is allocating $500 million in accordance with advice to councils prior to the election in May 2022. Councils across Australia will be able to spend this funding on priority local road and community infrastructure projects.

An additional $250 million funded in the October budget will be targeted to supporting road projects in rural, regional and outer urban areas. This delivers on an election commitment.

The Government is committed to a robust methodology underpinning the determination of eligible councils for this $250 million in funding. Detail about these allocations will be announced shortly.

Councils will be able to access their Phase 4 funding allocations from July, with projects to be delivered by June 2025.

Guidelines and grant agreements will be finalised by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts over the coming months.

Further details about the program are available on the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program website.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“The Albanese Government is committed to standing side-by-side with councils to support them in their crucial role of delivering for communities.”

“We have listened to them and acted to increase funding for regional and rural roads by delivering an additional $250 million in this phase which will prioritise road upgrades in regional, rural and outer urban areas.”

“We know this is a vital concern for many councils across the country – particularly following events like floods and natural disasters.”

Quotes attributable to Fiona Phillips MP:

“The potholes in our roads on the South Coast is something that I hear about all the time.”

“I’m thrilled that the Albanese Labor government has provided much needed funding to improve and fix our local roads and community infrastructure.”

“This funding is a big win for our local community.”

“I look forward to working with Eurobodalla Shire Council, Kiama Municipal Council and Shoalhaven City Council to get on with the work of delivering the local roads and community infrastructure our communities need.”