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Over $4.77M invested by Liberal and Nationals Government for priority Gippsland projects to met local communities needs

Liberal and Nationals Government investing over $4.77 million in South Gippsland to help communities recover from the pandemic.

By news@gippsland - 23rd March 2022 - Back to News

The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing over $4.77 million in priority projects across South Gippsland, supporting local jobs, businesses and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

From 1 January 2022, councils will be able to access funding through LRCI Program Phase 3, with projects under the Program to be delivered by 30 June 2023

Investment recipients

Made possible under the third phase of the Australian Government's $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, projects to be delivered by South Gippsland Shire Council include:

• $750,000 for Upper Commercial Street, Korumburra Reconstruction
• $200,000 for Municipal Lighting Upgrade Project
• $300,000 for Recreation Stadiums Allocations - painting and improvements to facilities
• $550,000 for Electric Vehicles Charging Stations - six locations
• $400,000 for Mirboo North Pool car park

Investment will also help support these community facilities:

• $200,000 for Leongatha Early Learning Centre car park
• $500,000 for Wonga Square Top Slip, Foster North - Rehabilitation
• $1,019,062 for Simons Lane, Leongatha - Reconstruction
• $250,000 for Recreation Reserves Oval Lighting Upgrades - Fish Creek and Meeniyan
• $600,000 for Korumburra Showground Changeroom facilities upgrade

Federal Member for Monash Russell Broadbent said the funding reflects South Gippsland Shire Council's top priorities and will ensure the needs of our local communities are met.

Funding approval

Mr Broadbent said, "With the challenges presented by COVID-19, bushfires, floods and other events, the past couple of years have been tough for communities, businesses and local councils. That's why we have moved quickly to approve funding for 10 projects across South Gippsland, paving the way for shovels to hit the dirt to make them a reality."

"This will provide a vital boost for our local communities, backing local jobs and economic growth while delivering lasting upgrades that will benefit residents for years to come." Mr Broadbent continued.

Boost for local communities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said $1 billion in funding is flowing under the third phase of the LRCI program to local councils across Australia to improve their local road networks and deliver priority community infrastructure projects. "This builds on the $1.5 billion already approved to deliver more than 6,100 projects nationwide under the first two phases of the program. This program is having a significant impact across the country."

"With more than 2,000 projects already complete or under construction - delivering upgrades to local roads, bike paths, community halls, playgrounds, parks and sports facilities, as well as improved accessibility to public facilities. Phase 3 will build on this, delivering more jobs, more economic stimulus, and more of the local priority projects that communities need and deserve." The Deputy Prime Minister said.

Secure a stronger future

Assistant Minister for Local Government Kevin Hogan said the program forms part of the Liberal and Nationals unwavering commitment to back local councils and their communities through COVID-19 and secure a stronger future out the other side of the pandemic.

"We want to deliver the best outcomes for locals under this program, which is why we have listened and acted on council feedback, providing a longer delivery window for local governments to pursue larger, more complex projects that may be a higher priority and have a bigger impact on the community."

"We also get councils to use local businesses and workforces to deliver these projects as much as possible, ensuring this stimulus flows directly into the hands of hard-working Aussies, their families, their businesses and their communities. I look forward to seeing more projects get underway and supporting jobs and communities at this critical time." Assistant Minister Hogan said.

For more information on the $2.5 billion LRCI program, including the allocations for the $1 billion third phase, visit Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program page.

Pictures from Russell Broadbent MP website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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