The Australian Government makes significant investments in land transport infrastructure across Australia through its Infrastructure Investment Program.

Following continuing strong community and local government support, the Australian Government has announced Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program through the 2022-23 Budget, bringing the total Australian Government commitment to the LRCI Program to $3.25 billion.

The Government has also committed to maintaining local roads through the Roads to Recovery program, reducing the risk of car crashes through the Black Spot Program, upgrading and replacing bridges through the Bridges Renewal Program, and improving heavy vehicle operations through the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.

Commonwealth funding at a local level will help local councils deliver larger, more complex projects, empowering them to realise their policy priorities, with the potential to create bigger benefits for local communities.

  • Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program

    The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program supports all Australian councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects in their region, creating jobs and long-lasting benefits for communities.

  • Roads to Recovery Program

    The Roads to Recovery Program supports the construction and maintenance of the nation's local road infrastructure assets, which facilitates greater accessibility and improves safety, economic and social outcomes for Australians.

  • Black Spot Program

    Road crashes are a major cost to Australians every year. Black Spot projects target those road locations where crashes are occurring or are at risk of occurring.

  • Bridges Renewal Program

    The Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) is an Australian Government initiative to fund the upgrade and replacement of bridges to enhance access for local communities and facilitate higher productivity vehicle access.

  • Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program

    The Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP) is an ongoing Australian Government initiative to fund infrastructure projects that improve the productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia.