The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is developing a register of potential community infrastructure projects around Australia. ALGA will draw on this register in building the evidence base to strengthen the case for a Commonwealth funding program to help councils undertake vital projects to meet community needs.

In every town and every community across the nation, Australians are using council-owned and managed community infrastructure. Facilities such as public pools, libraries, children’s playgrounds, sports fields, youth drop-in centres, bike paths, arts centres and parks enhance the quality of life and enrich the experience of people every day.

Community infrastructure underpins community wellbeing and fosters social interaction, and participation in sport, recreation and cultural endeavours. While some of these facilities are relatively new, many were built decades ago and require significant maintenance and upgrades if they are to continue to meet community needs.

ALGA is calling for a Commonwealth funding program of $300 million per year for four years to improve our community infrastructure.

To help achieve this aim, ALGA is asking for many council examples to demonstrate the strong need for Commonwealth funding – the register needs to contain at least three projects from every council in Australia.

Register your project ideas by completing the form on the ALGA website at: www.alga.asn.au