Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program | Infrastructure Investment Program

The Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) commenced on 1 July 2024 to provide funding for projects to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs.

The SLRIP has been created as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to strengthen investment to support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across Australia. Funding of at least $200 million per year will be available under the program.

The SLRIP consolidated the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP) into a single program, and includes additional new focus areas.

The SLRIP is an application-based, merit-assessed funding program, open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities (LGA). Applications must directly address at least one of the program’s focus areas which are linked to priorities in road infrastructure needs. Over time focus areas may be updated as new road infrastructure priorities are identified.

Applications can typically be submitted for projects in every focus area, all year. It is expected that applications will be assessed in batches three times per year.

Existing approved BRP and HVSPP projects will continue to be delivered under SLRIP until they are completed, in accordance with the guidelines and funding agreement under which they were approved.

Further information on SLRIP can be found in our Factsheet.

Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program - factsheet (455.66 KB)

To streamline reporting processes under SLRIP, BRP and HVSPP projects will move to quarterly reporting as outlined in the program guidelines, which can be found on the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program - Resource web page.

Successful Projects under the SLRIP

Successful projects announced by tranche can be found here:

The Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative

The Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative supports the construction of new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas. In line with the forecasted growth in truck freight over the coming decades, the HVRA aims to improve road safety for heavy vehicle drivers and other road users through addressing the shortage of heavy vehicle rest stops in locations of need. The initiative provides $140 million of Australian Government funding over 10 years, to 2031-32.

The HVRA sits under the SLRIP with its own separate focus area. Applications under the HVRA are required to meet all requirements under the SLRIP, directly address the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area focus area, as well as additional HVRA‑specific requirements as outlined in the guidelines.

A Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Steering Committee chaired by Senator Glenn Sterle was established when the initiative commenced to ensure the road transport industry and truck drivers had a voice in the design of the initiative and it assists in the assessment of applications for funding under the initiative.

Further information on HVRA can be found in our Factsheet.

Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative - factsheet (570.69 KB)

Successful Projects under the HVRA initiative

The table linked contains the projects approved under the initiative.

Locations of need for heavy vehicle rest stops - online survey

The Department values input from heavy vehicle drivers and other road users on locations that require a new or upgraded rest area. To provide your input via a short survey, please click on this link or scan the QR code below.

A promotional document for the survey can be found below.

Heavy Vehicle Rest Area promotion (153.27 KB)

How to apply for the SLRIP and HVRA

For information on the application process and mandatory requirements for funding under the SLRIP, please refer to the program guidelines on the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program - Resource web page.

Webinar

The Department facilitated a webinar on Friday 28 June 2024 to introduce the SLRIP including explaining the application process, eligibility requirements and a Q&A session.

You can view the webinar recording below. If you require further information please contact the Department.

Contact us

If you have questions in relation to SLRIP or HVRA, or any of the resources, please contact us by email:

For general enquiries or questions related to applications:
SLRIP-applications@infrastructure.gov.au.
For matters related to approved projects:
SLRIP-projects@infrastructure.gov.au.

Australian Privacy Principle 5 Notice

Your submission, including any personal information supplied, is being collected by the department for the purpose of seeking public and industry comment on the approach and content of its proposed cost estimation guidance, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act).

Your personal information will be stored securely by the department. It may be used by the department to make further contact with you about the consultation process. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other third parties, except in the circumstances outlined below.

Submissions, in part or full, including the name of the author may be published on the department's website or in the Government's response, unless the submission is confidential. Confidential submissions (including author name) will not be published. Private addresses and contact details will not be published or disclosed to any third parties unless required by law.

Submissions will only be treated as confidential if they are expressly stated to be confidential. Automatically generated confidentiality statements or disclaimers appended to an email do not suffice for this purpose. If you wish you make a confidential submission, you should indicate this by ensuring your submission is marked confidential.

Confidential submissions will be kept securely and will only be disclosed in the following circumstances:

in response to a request by a Commonwealth Minister;

where required by a House or a Committee of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia; or where required by law.

The department may also disclose confidential submissions within the Commonwealth of Australia, including with other Commonwealth agencies, where necessary in the public interest.

Please note that in order to protect the personal privacy of individuals in accordance with the Privacy Act any submissions containing sensitive information, personal information or information which may reasonably be used to identify a person or group of people may not be published, even if not marked as confidential.

The department's privacy policy contains information regarding complaint handling processes and how to access and/or seek correction of personal information held by the department. The Privacy Officer can be contacted on (02) 6274 6495.