Roads and Parks Score $5 million Federal Funding

Published 22 May 2020

Moreton Bay Region has scored a $5 million boost for roads and community projects thanks to the Australian Government’s Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.

Mayor Peter Flannery said it was a welcome investment in supporting local jobs.

“The speed with which the Prime Minister has got this funding out is remarkable considering the health challenges the nation faces right now,” the Mayor said.

“We’ll be able to use this money on a range of projects across the region like road resurfacing, upgrading parks, play equipment and bike paths.

“These might seem like smaller scale projects, but they have larger employment benefits.

“This $5 million will mean ongoing work for contractors and workers, enabling Council to keep contracts flowing to local businesses who keep local people employed.

“I want to thank the Federal Government for that support.”

The support package has been designed to help local councils support jobs and businesses by delivering priority projects focused on infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said local governments were playing a critical role in responding to the impacts of COVID‑19.

“Our funding boost will help councils accelerate priority projects that will employ locally and support local business and also stimulating our economy,” the Prime Minister said.

“These projects will cut travel times, make our communities safer and upgrade the facilities we all enjoy while also getting more people into jobs.

“We know this is going to be vital support, particularly for councils that have faced the combined impacts of drought, bushfires and now COVID-19.”

Allocations under the Financial Assistance Grant and Local Road and Community Infrastructure programs can be found at https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/lrci.