The Morrison Government has approved funding for 37 projects as part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19.
Senator for New South Wales Jim Molan said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important for maintaining jobs and economic growth in Gilmore.
“Every single job we support makes a huge difference in our local community, now and as we build our way out of the pandemic,” Senator Molan said.
“That is why we have moved quickly to approve funding to flow to 37 projects.
“Not only will this new program support jobs, construction businesses and economic growth across Eden-Monaro, it will also improve road safety and bolster the resilience of our local road networks, helping Australians get home sooner and safer.
“We will work closely with our local councils in Gilmore to ensure local projects get underway and supporting jobs and businesses as soon as possible.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said almost 5,000 projects have already been nominated under the program with around $450 million paid to councils across Australia
“Our funding boost is helping communities across Australia accelerate priority projects to get people into jobs and stimulate our economy,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“We know how important our support is to communities who have faced the combined effects of drought, bushfires and now COVID-19, which is why we are backing projects to create employment and business opportunities while cutting travel times, as well as making our roads and communities safer.
“We are moving decisively to deliver the support councils and communities need to get through this pandemic and get back on their feet. Under the program, Councils have already nominated almost 5,000 projects with construction to be completed by the end of this year.”
In May 2020, the Morrison Government also pre-paid $1.3 billion of this year’s Financial Assistance Grant to provide untied funding for all local councils across Australia to spend on local priorities.
More information on the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program is available at infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure_investment/local-roads-community-infrastructure-program.
Full list of projects in Gilmore
| Council/Eligible Funding Recipient | Project Category | Description of project and works proposed | Problem being addressed | Date construction commence | Date construction completed | LRCI Program Funding |
| Kiama Municipal Council | Community Infrastructure | Sanctuary Place Quarry Minnamurra – bike skills tracks | Utilising an unused and closed off former rock quarry to create a reserve where individuals of all ages can enjoy both passive and active recreational activities. | Jul-20 | Dec-20 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Road | Kinghorne Street Nowra – pavement rehabilitation | Address existing pavement failures and general deterioration due to subgrade failure and fatigue due to age of road and some failing utility infrastructure. | Mar-21 | May-21 | 672,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Ulladulla Civic Centre – back-up generator for emergency evacuation centre and other users | Generator to power the facility during power outages, for facility used as an emergency meeting point | Oct-20 | Dec-20 | 205,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Ray Brooks Reserve Sanctuary Point – boardwalk replacement | Improve pedestrian accessibility by eliminating safety concerns with the deterioted existing boardwalk; widening to ensure compliance with accessibility standards | Apr-21 | Jun-21 | 370,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Combination | Terara Road Nowra-Terara – shared path and drainage | Access to Nowra CBD for Terara residents, especially vulnerable residents of Shoalhaven Caravan Village. | Apr-21 | May-21 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Road | Milton Showground,, Croobyar Road, Milton: Reconstruction | Reconstruction Upgrading of roadways within Milton Showground. Works will improve accessibility at the venue. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 400,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Ulladulla Civic Centre – repair of front step risers and riser lighting | Unsightly and deteriorating front risers at the Ulladulla Civic Centre. Poor lighting at access to the front of the Civic Centre. | Dec-20 | Jan-21 | 60,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Hoylake Grove Reserve Conjola Park – shared path, picnic shelters and barbecue facilities | Accessibility – creating an inviting and inclusive space, provide a focal point for a bushfire affected community, provide a neighbourhood safer place in an emergency situation | Mar-21 | Jun-21 | 165,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Jerry Bailey Oval Shoalhaven Heads – fencing for off-leash dog area | Lack of secure perimter fencing for off-leash dog area; required to increase dog safety by preventing dogs venturing onto nearby roadways | Apr-21 | Jun-21 | 57,750 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Greenwell point Foreshore Reserve; Adelaide Street, Greenwell Point: Bicycle and Walking Paths | Bicycle and Walking Paths Installation of pathway will improve accessibility and inclusion to the foreshore area | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 110,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Milton-Ulladulla Tennis Club – lighting | Lighting requires replacement as poles are rusted and light clobes repeatedly failing; standard of lighting poses safety concerns and does not meet competition standards | May-21 | Jun-21 | 180,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Voyager Park Huskisson – Outdoor Seating | Accessible seating and rest stops for users of Voyager Park within the iconic bay-side village of Huskisson, Jervis Bay. | Apr-21 | Jun-21 | 50,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Bomaderry sporting complex; Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry : Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Sports field subsoil drainage / Installation will improve the playability and safety of the surface following rainfall events | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 196,048 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Lyrebird Park; Jervis Street, Nowra: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Irrigation & subsoil drainage/ Installation will improve the playability and safety of the surface. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 410,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Crookhaven Sports Park; Prince Edward Avenue, Culburra Beach: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities sports field subsoil drainage/ Installation will improve the playability and safety of the surface. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 110,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Ulladulla sporting Complex, Camden Street, Ulladulla: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities sports field subsoil drainage/ Installation will improve the playability and safety of the surface | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 110,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Mollymook Foreshore, Mitchell Parade, Mollymook: Landscaping Improvements | Landscaping Improvements Installation of irrigation to open space foreshore areas will improve turf cover and green space amenity. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Ulladulla Sea Pool, Wason Street, Ulladulla: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Fencing and pathways – Toilet block fixture upgrade to prolong life of active recreation asset and promote increased visitation. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 95,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Ulladulla Tennis Complex, Warden Street, Ulladulla: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Floodlight upgrade / Bring lighting up to Australian standards and improve safety of the courts | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 220,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Bomaderry sporting Complex; Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Floodlight upgrade / Bring lighting up to Australian standards and improve safety of the fields. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 300,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Francis Ryan Oval; Kerry Street, Sanctuary Point: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Upgrade Floodlighting & Sports field Drainage/Installation will improve the playability and safety of the surface. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 450,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | John Berry Reserve; Edwards Avenue, Bomaderry: Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) | Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) Playground Upgrade / Bring playground up to Australian standards and increase active recreation opportunities. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Basin View Boat ramp Reserve; Basin View parade, Basin View: Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) | Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) Playground Upgrade / Bring playground up to Australian standards and increase active recreation opportunities | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Jacob Ellmoos reserve; Jacobs drive, Sussex Inlet: Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) | Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) Playground Upgrade / Bring playground up to Australian standards and increase active recreation opportunities | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Huskisson Sportsground; Park street, Huskisson: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Floodlight upgrade / Bring lighting up to Australian standards and improve safety of the fields | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 245,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Lighthouse Oval; Deering Street, Ulladulla: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Floodlight upgrade / Bring lighting up to Australian standards and improve safety of the fields | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 280,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Nowra Aquatic Park; Scenic Drive, Nowra: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Cabana Installations will provide shade and security for users of the pool. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 60,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Nowra Showground; Junction Street, Nowra: Painting/Improvements to community facilities | Painting/Improvements to community facilities Pavilion painting will enhance the life of the asset. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 150,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Shoalhaven regional Gallery, Berry Street, Nowra: Landscaping Improvements | Landscaping Improvements Forecourt Landscaping will provide an enhance greenspace for the facility. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 75,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Nowra Showground; Junction Street, Nowra: Landscaping Improvements | Landscaping Improvements Create shade and green space at the site. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 170,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Livi’s Playground, Mitchell Parade, Milton: Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) | Playgrounds and Skate parks (including all ability playgrounds) Playground Upgrade / Bring playground up to Australian standards and increase active recreation opportunities | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 50,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Ulladulla Leisure Centre; Warden Street, Ulladulla: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Installation of covered deck to provide shade and improve safety of sun protection of users. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 100,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Shoalhaven area amenity blocks (13 sites) – repairs and painting | Appearance and long-term preservation of public amenity (toilet) blocks. Retention of Council employees to ensure local employment. | Nov-20 | Jun-21 | 132,094 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community Infrastructure | Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre and Nowra Aquatic Park – installation of solar energy systems | Reduce energy costs and carbon footprint of each facility | Feb-21 | Feb-21 | 100,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Moona Moona Reserve, Beach Street, Huskisson: Picnic Shelters or Barbeque Facilities at Community Parks | Picnic Shelters or Barbeque Facilities at Community Parks Installation of picnic facilities will provide a place for community to come together. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 24,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Lake Conjola Community Hall, Lake Conjola Entrance Road, Lake Conjola: Painting/Improvements to community facilities | Painting/Improvements to community facilities Painting, fencing replacement, wall repairs will address safety and security at the site. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 30,000 |
| Shoalhaven City Council | Community infrastructure | Milton Village Pool, Graham Street, Milton: Sporting and recreation facilities | Sporting and recreation facilities Installation of shelters will improve safety of sun protection of users. | Jun-21 | Dec-21 | 20,000 |