Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program - Resources | Infrastructure Investment Program

About the Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP)

The SLRIP provides funding for projects to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs.
SLRIP has 4 objectives that are linked to road infrastructure priorities:

road safety
productivity
road resilience
sustainability.

The program funds projects under three project streams:

Road construction and upgrades
Bridge renewal
Heavy vehicle facilities

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

More information on the program is available on the Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program web page.

How to apply for the SLRIP

Information on project eligibility can be found in the Program Guidelines below.

Tranche 6 of the SLRIP will open from 1 September 2026 until 5:00pm (AEDT) 31 January 2027.

Applications must be submitted via the Reporting and Program Management (RPM) portal. The latest application form must be used and can be accessed through RPM.

Resources for the SLRIP

Guidelines

Document	Description
SLRIP guidelines v2 - PDF (634.44 KB)	The guidelines set out the application process and mandatory requirements for applications, and the conditions for funding for approved projects under the SLRIP.

Webinar for potential applicants

The department is hosting a webinar about the SLRIP on 14 September 2026 for state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities (LGAs). The webinar will outline information about the program, eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Invitations to register will be sent to state and territory governments and LGAs, ahead of the date.

The webinar will be recorded and published on this page after the event.

Resources for the management of projects (including SLRIP, HVRA, BRP and HVSPP)

It is mandatory for proponents to use the forms and reporting templates below to report and submit administrative requests.

Document	Description
Request for Tender Exemption Form - docx (1.46 MB)	The Request for Tender Exemption form is to seek an exemption from the requirement to call for public tenders. The form also explains when an exemption may not be required.
Milestone Claim Form - docx (1.45 MB)	The Milestone Claim Form is used to claim a milestone payment. The completed form, along with supporting evidence must be sent directly to the Department at the contact details provided below or for LGA-led projects, to the relevant state/territory agency (if required by them).
Project Variation Request form—DOCX (1.46 MB)	The Project Variation Request form must be used to request a change in scope, cost and/or schedule of an approved project.
Project Withdrawal Request Form - docx (1.45 MB)	The Project Withdrawal Request form must be used to request the withdrawal/cancellation of an approved project.
Quarterly Reporting Template - docx (1.46 MB)	The Quarterly Reporting Form is for LGA proponents to report through their relevant state or territory agency.
Post Completion Report - docx (1.46 MB)	The Post Completion Report provides a summary of key features of the project and how it met the objectives of the program. It must be submitted with the milestone claim form to claim the final milestone payment. The Department will review this evidence and the final milestone will be paid upon acceptance of this evidence. An expenditure or transaction report may also be required, the Department will provide guidance on this if needed.

Previous guidelines for SLRIP (prior to 1 September 2026)

Date released	Document
June 2024	SLRIP Guidelines - pdf (860.49 KB)

Administrative arrangements for the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP)

The SLRIP consolidates the BRP and HVSPP into a single program. Existing BRP and HVSPP projects will be delivered in accordance with the guidelines and funding agreement under which they were approved. To streamline reporting processes, BRP and HVSPP projects will move to quarterly reporting as outlined in the SLRIP Guidelines.

For more information on the administrative arrangements, please refer to the factsheet in the Resources section below.

Resources for the BRP and HVSPP

Factsheet on administrative arrangements from 1 July 2024

Document	Description
Fact sheet: Administrative arrangements for BRP and HVSP projects from 1 July 2024 - pdf (222.95 KB)	The factsheet outlines the administrative arrangements for BRP and HVSPP projects under the SLRIP.

Previous guidelines for BRP/HVSPP/HVRA (prior to 1 July 2024)

Date released	Document
1 July 2023*	Guidelines for applicants - docx (169.83 KB) Guidelines for successful funding - docx (172.73 KB)

*Projects funded from 2021 should refer to these guidelines.

Previous guidelines for BRP (prior to 2021)

BRP previously accepted applications through time-limited funding rounds. Since the program commenced in 2015, five funding rounds have been undertaken. From 2021, applications were invited on an ongoing basis.

BRP guidelines for previous rounds are available through links in the table below.

Date announced	Document
September 2020	BRP Round Five Guidelines - pdf (1.4 MB)
April 2019	BRP Round Four Guidelines - pdf (885.21 KB)
September 2017	BRP Round Three Guidelines - pdf (239.83 KB)
January 2016	BRP Round Two Guidelines - pdf (452.8 KB)
February 2015	BRP Round One Guidelines - pdf (427.37 KB)

Previous guidelines for HVSPP (prior to 2021)

HVSPP previously accepted applications through time-limited funding rounds. Since the program commenced in 2008, seven funding rounds have been undertaken. From 2021, applications were invited on an ongoing basis.

HVSPP guidelines for rounds six and seven are available through the links below. For earlier versions of guidelines please contact the department.

Date announced	Document
September 2020	HVSPP Round Seven Guidelines - pdf (1.44 MB)
August 2018	HVSPP Round Six Guidelines - pdf (744.93 KB)

Projects funded to date

Date last updated	Programs
19 February 2024	BRP & HVSPP Projects - February 2024 - xlsx (221.25 KB)

Contact us

If you have questions in relation to the programs 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.

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in response to a request by a Commonwealth Minister;

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