The projects must address at least one of the following six focus areas: road safety, productivity, bridge renewal, road resilience, road sustainability, or heavy vehicle rest areas. Requirements differ depending on whether the funding request was submitted by a local government or a state/territory government. Allocation by state and territory Local governments can apply for up to 80 per cent of the total project cost in regional and remote areas, and up to 50 per cent of the total cost in urban areas.

For state and territory governments, they can only apply for up to 50 per cent of the total cost for all projects, regardless of location. Of the 42 projects successful in this latest round, six reached or neared the $5 million cap. The overwhelming majority of fund recipients were local councils, with many of the projects consisting of road upgrades or bridge replacements.

This latest round was the fourth issue of funding since 2024 under the program’s current structure. The federal government has previously said it intends to provide “at least” $200 million per year in funding for the duration of the program. Allocation by council and local government The Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain, said local councils have experienced been experiencing rising infrastructure costs: “It’s great to see another 42 projects nationwide receive funding that will ensure safer, smoother trips for Australians on our roads.” “We understand that local councils often need more financial assistance to assist with meeting rising costs and pressure on infrastructure due to extreme weather and climate challenges,” McBain said. “That’s why the Albanese Government is continuing to deliver crucial funding so that state and local governments can keep investing in safer roads.” Projects funded in the Australian Capital Territory Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate – Sutton Road Bridge Upgrades Projects funded in New South Wales Balranald Shire Council – Sealing Benanee Road, Euston Bega Valley Shire Council – Seven Mile Creek Armco Culvert Upgrade Bellingen Shire Council – Design and Replacement of Summervilles Creek Bridge and Summervilles Bridge plus 3km Road Sealing – Thora/Gleniffer Canterbury-Bankstown Council – Design and Upgrade of Second Avenue Bridge Canterbury-Bankstown Council – Design and Upgrade of First Avenue Bridge Cessnock City Council – Ferguson Street Bridge Replacement Project City of Newcastle – Design and Replacement of Hunter Street bridge over Cottage Creek, Newcastle West Goulburn Mulwaree Council – Design and Upgrade of Sandy Point Road Bridge Project Kyogle Council – Upgrade 5.1km across five sections of the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville Lismore City Council – Tweed St / Dunoon Rd Corridor Upgrade Lockhart Shire Council – Henty-Pheasant Hills Road Widening Nambucca Valley Council – Saul’s Dairy Culvert Replacement, Utungun The Council of Camden – Turner Road and Dunn Road Roundabout Waverley Council – Construction of Raised Pedestrian Crossings on Murriverie Road, North Bondi (Boondi) Wollondilly Shire Council – Design and upgrade of Hawthorne and Johnston Roads, Bargo Wollondilly Shire Council – Design and upgrade of Radnor Road, Bargo Projects funded in the Northern Territory Litchfield Council – Thorngate Road – Pavement Rehabilitation Projects funded in Queensland Carpentaria Shire Council – Leichhardt River Crossing Bridge Replacement Flinders Shire Council – Upgrade to Corney Street and Franzmann Road, Hughenden Flinders Shire Council – Upgrade to Chisolm Street and Christison Street, Prairie Flinders Shire Council – Reconstruction of Mowbray Street (Swanson St to Resolution St), Hughenden, QLD Gold Coast City Council – Upgrade of Pimpama Jacobs Well Road/Wharf Road/Old Wharf Road intersection Hinchinbrook Shire Council – Macknade Creek Bridge Replacement, Design and Construction – Macknade Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads – Roma – Condamine Road: Pavement strengthening and widening – Stage 1 Scenic Rim Regional Council – Design and Upgrade of Taylor Bridge, Lamington Southern Downs Regional Council – Design and Construction of Cox Bridge on Victoria Street, Warwick Toowoomba Regional Council – Design and Upgrade of Oakey Biddeston Road – Stage 3 Toowoomba Regional Council – Design and Upgrade of Bowenville Moola Road and Myall Creek Bridge Projects fu