The Hon Kristy McBain MP

Residents throughout the Region are set to benefit with Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) receiving more than $6.4 million through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

Geelong’s inner city is coming to life with work underway on the next section of the Green Spine project, thanks to support from the Australian and Victorian governments under the Geelong City Deal.

The Albanese Labor Government continues to support councils across Queensland deliver local priorities that are high impact, through the $3.25 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.

Cooroy’s two-lane Lawnville Road bridge will soon undergo a $2.33 million renovation to boost safety and connectivity.

The next funding phase of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, totalling $750 million, is now available for councils across Australia to nominate projects.

Councils across Australia will be able to fast-track local repair works following two devastating years of floods, fires and cyclones, with the Albanese Government to advance nearly $1.8 billion in disaster payments to the states.

The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities to make them more resilient, sustainable and liveable.

Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands will get more support for infrastructure following the successful passage of legislation to expand the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).

The Albanese Government is partnering with local government to deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for community facilities like local pools, sporting clubs and community centres, so they can spend more on what they do best.

The Australian Government has today delivered on an important election commitment for the local government sector, with the Australian Council of Local Government held in Canberra for the first time in a decade.