The Hon Catherine King MP

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Anne Urquhart
Chief Government Whip in the Senate
Senator for Tasmania
 

MEDIA RELEASE

 Federal Labor delivers $4 million boost for local priorities in Braddon

The Albanese Labor Government is boosting support for local communities in Tasmania’s North West, West Coast and King Island with new funding to local councils provided through Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

In announcing funding, Senator for Tasmania Anne Urquhart said that eight local councils will receive over $4 million to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects, creating jobs and long-lasting benefits for communities.

Over $16 million in funding will be provided to councils across Tasmania, with a total

$500 million available for councils across Australia under the LRCI Program.

Councils will be able to access their funding allocations from July, with projects to be delivered by June 2025.

Local councils will receive the following additional funding:

Central Coast Council           $771,586

Circular Head Council           $803,241

City of Burnie Council           $484,186

Devonport City Council         $506,733

King Island Council              $414,531

Latrobe Council                    $311,061

Waratah-Wynyard Council     $564,684

West Coast Council               $304,282

Further details about the program are available on the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program website.

Quotes attributable to Senator Anne Urquhart:

“This funding is a big win for communities across the North West, West Coast and King Island.

“We are investing in building a better Braddon, with support for good jobs, great facilities and stronger communities.

“We know what a difference good local facilities can make to our communities.

“I look forward to working with local councils to get on with the job of delivering the infrastructure our community needs and deserves.”

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“The Albanese Government is committed to standing side-by-side with councils to support them in their crucial role of delivering for communities.

“We have listened to them and acted to increase funding for local priorities.

 20 February 2023

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