ALGA President, Linda Scott, has welcomed Labor’s propose of $250 million to expand the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, saying it would benefit every Australian community.
Ms Scott – a Labor councillor with the City of Sydney Council – said local governments had strongly advocated to both major parties for more LRCI funding in the lead-up to this year’s Federal Election.
“We welcomed the Government’s $500 million expansion of this program in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, and local governments are thrilled that Labor has today committed to a further $250 million if elected,” she said today.
“Councils are now calling on the Prime Minister and Coalition to match this commitment and extend the total size of this highly successful funding program to $3.25 billion.”
“Since the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program was launched two years ago, local governments have partnered with the Commonwealth to deliver thousands of new projects right across our country.”
“We have built and upgraded community centres, libraries, skate parks, bike paths, walking trails, swimming pools, playgrounds, and local sporting facilities.”
Ms Scott said the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program had been a huge success to date.
“And we look forward to working with whoever forms the next Federal Government to roll out even more local community infrastructure across our nation.”
