Community Infrastructure

Community infrastructure investment is a key component of the Australian Government's $42 billion Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan that will help support Australian jobs.

The Australian Government has already allocated $800 million to the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program to fund local government to build and renew local infrastructure such as community, centres, town halls, park and playgrounds, pool and sports facilities.

This rapid injection of funds into local communities will support local jobs to specific communities over the short and long term.

Implementation

Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program funding is being delivered to local communities through local government.

Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - $250 million projects

Under the $250 million allocation, all councils and shires allocated funding were asked to submit projects that were ready-to-go and met the program’s guidelines. More than 3,600 projects were submitted and 3,220 approved for payment.

Funds worth $250 million have been provided to 566 councils for projects under the $250 million allocation. These projects range from new playgrounds and sports facilities, to renovations for halls and community centres. Priority was given to local community infrastructure projects that could proceed quickly.

Construction of local community infrastructure has commenced, and over 2,750 projects have already been completed.

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Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - $550 million Strategic Projects

All successful Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Strategic Project under the $550 million allocation have been announced and have received initial payments. Funding under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Strategic Projects was available for larger projects requiring a minimum $2 million Australian Government contribution.

Over 70 of the 137 strategic community infrastructure projects have commenced.

Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program projects lists

For more information on the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program under the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government website.

East Kimberley Development Project

The $195 million East Kimberley Development Package was launched by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Kununurra on 3 July 2009. The Australian Government is making investments in the region in health, education and training, housing, transport and community infrastructure.

For more information visit, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Case Studies In Focus

New library and community centre for Mount Gambier, South Australia

Mount Gambier’s $8.6 million new Library and Community Centre has come in well ahead of time, delivering a significant local economic boost as a result of the Australian Government’s Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)
New senior citizens and community centre in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales

A major milestone has been reached in the development of a new multi-discipline and multi-use equestrian centre in Caboolture, Queensland, with the completion of Stage 1. (continues...)