Australian Local communities are set to benefit as the Minister for Regional Australia, announced approval of a $100 million investment to boost community infrastructure. Local Councils and Shires across the nation will have funds to build key community assets such as playgrounds or sporting fields as nominated in submissions by the local authority.
This $100 million allocation is the final tranche of a record investment of more than $1.1 billion investment in community infrastructure and is part of the Government’s broad stimulus package.
Across Australia, the new funding allocation will support:
• More than 500 projects in New South Wales, including upgrades to community halls and installation of shade shelters at parks and reserves.
• Over 220 projects in Victoria, including upgrades to council sewerage, water and irrigation systems.
• More than 160 projects in Queensland, including upgrades to town halls across the state.
• More than 160 projects in Western Australia, including installation of energy efficient solar powered lighting in parks across Perth.
• Over 130 projects in South Australia, including upgrades to playground equipment, skate parks and walking trails.
• Close to 60 projects in Tasmania, including installation and upgrades to playground equipment.
• Over 20 projects in the Northern Territory, including numerous upgrades to sporting facilities across the Territory.
• Three projects in the Australian Capital Territory including upgrades to infrastructure at the home of Canberra’s world renowned flower festival, Floriade.
Funding has been allocated to councils according to population, location and growth indicators, with councils submitting project proposals based on their notional allocation.
For more information on the program and specific projects visit www.regional.gov.au
(Nb many ASU Local Government members - of PSI affiliate ASU - work in local govt and will benefit directly and indirectly from this $100 Million , and the overall total of 1.1 billion dollar spent by the Federal Govt in Local Government Community Infrastructure over the last few years as part of the GFC economic stimulus , ASU members will be maintaining this infrastructure once constructed, with ASU branches and members even making suggestions on areas of Community Infrastructure need for this spend )
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