The Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (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 $200 million per year is available under the program for projects addressing current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs.

The SLRIP is application-based, merit-assessed, funding program, open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities (LGAs).

Further information on SLRIP can be found in our Factsheet. 

Successful Projects under the SLRIP

Successful projects announced by tranche can be found here:

How to apply for the SLRIP

Program guidelines, FAQs, information on how to apply and project delivery forms are available at Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program - Resource web page.

The Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative

The Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative sits within the SLRIP and aims to improve road safety for heavy vehicle drivers and other road users by funding the construction of new and upgraded rest areas in priority areas across Australia. The Australian Government has committed $140 million to the initiative over 10 years, to 2031-32. 

Successful Projects under the HVRA initiative

This table of projects displays those funded 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 Heavy Vehicles Rest Areas Survey link or scan the QR code below.

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Contact us

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