More road and community infrastructure projects will be rolled out across Barker, thanks to a further $500 million in Federal Government funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.
The Morrison Government is continuing to deliver for local communities through the 2022-23 Budget.
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said local councils would directly benefit from the funding boost.
“Councils in Barker will share an additional $8,886,531 via the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.” Mr Pasin said.
“This additional funding brings the total Commonwealth Government commitment to the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program in Barker to more than $46.2 million.” Mr Pasin said.
“This funding injection has meant local Council could prioritise works on local roads, bike paths, community halls, playgrounds, parks, sports facilities without burdening local rate payers.” Mr Pasin said.
“This highly successful program has supported countless of jobs and hundreds of individual projects across Barker.” Mr Pasin said.
“I am so pleased that Federal Government funding can support worthwhile projects like the new Frances Town Centre, repairs to the Bordertown Football Club Grandstand, the Barossa United Football Club redevelopment, revitalisation of Berri’s Colin Jennings Apex Park, the Penola to Coonawarra Rail Trail, sealing of the Anlaby Road, Robe town entrance signage, Pinnaroo Pool upgrades and the installation of solar lighting at Maria Creek in Kingston to name just a few of the Important projects undertaken.” Mr Pasin said.
“I know how important these developments and upgrades are for local communities because I recognise the social and community benefits that come from improving community facilities.”
“It’s also great to see Councils use local businesses and workforces to deliver their projects, meaning these funds continue to flow around our local economy to hard-working members of it and their families.” Mr Pasin said.
“These local projects have been delivered through the toughest times and I’m thrilled to be putting even more funding into this Program so we can do even more,” Mr Pasin said.
Councils will be able to access funding through the LRCI Phase 3 extension from July 2023.
For more information on the LRCI Program, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/local-roads-and-community-infrastructure/
Councils in Barker will receive the following payment through the Phase 3 extension of the LRCi Program:
Council | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 3 Extension | TOTAL LRCI FUNDING | |||
City of Mount Gambier |
486,995 | 1,041,637 | 973,990 | 486,995 | 2,989,617 | |||
District Council of Grant |
423,450 | 507,946 | 846,900 | 423,450 | 2,201,746 | |||
District Council of Robe |
191,267 | 165,627 | 382,534 | 191,267 | 930,695 | |||
Kingston District Council |
340,359 | 289,232 | 680,718 | 340,359 | 1,650,668 | |||
Naracoorte Lucindale Council |
573,718 | 607,363 | 1,147,436 | 573,718 | 2,902,235 | |||
Wattle Range Council |
629,298 | 736,052 | 1,258,596 | 629,298 | 3,253,244 | |||
Coorong District Council |
751,813 | 643,920 | 1,503,626 | 751,813 | 3,651,172 | |||
Mid Murray Council | 745,746 | 736,216 | 1,491,492 | 745,746 | 3,719,200 | |||
Southern Mallee District Council |
489,276 | 380,861 | 978,552 | 489,276 | 2,337,965 | |||
Tatiara District Council | 648,849 | 611,737 | 1,297,698 | 648,849 | 3,207,133 | |||
District Council of Karoonda East Murray |
427,543 | 314,128 | 855,086 | 427,543 | 2,024,300 | |||
The Rural City of Murray Bridge |
571,938 | 972,614 | 1,143,876 | 571,938 | 3,260,366 | |||
District Council of Loxton Waikerie | 825,615 | 859,096 | 1,651,230 | 825,615 | 4,161,556 | |||
Gerard Reserve Council Inc |
102,392 | 74,176 | 204,874 | 102,392 | 483,744 | |||
Renmark Paringa Council | 307,491 | 465,418 | 614,982 | 307,491 | 1,695,382 | |||
The Berri Barmera Council |
299,755 | 484,839 | 599,510 | 299,755 | 1,683,859 | |||
The Barossa Council | 565,108 | 1,034,462 | 1,130,216 | 565,108 | 3,294,894 | |||
Light Regional Council | 505,918 | 741,018 | 1,011,836 | 505,918 | 2,764,690 | |||
TOTAL BARKER | 8,886,531 | 10,666,342 | 17,773,152 | 8,886,531 | 46,212,556 |