Country Local Government Fund

The State Government announced funding of $500 million over the years 2008-09 – 2012-13 to assist country local governments build and maintain community infrastructure. View the Media statement.

Local governments in the nine regions defined by the Regional Development Commissions Act 1993 are eligible for funding.

Funding is being provided direct to local governments to provide and renew infrastructure. Local governments receiving funding are required to meet reporting requirements.

The fund is being managed in conjunction with other funding programs and local governments are being encouraged to consider the potential for leveraging funds from other sources.

The fund will:

• address infrastructure requirements
• improve asset management and capacity building
• encourage standardised asset management practices and improved regional governance in local government.

Royalties for Regions - Country Local Government Fund 2008-09 Funded Projects