Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program

The Australian Government Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program is designed to provide funding to State, Territory and Local Governments for projects which will address significant deficiencies on key regional and rural roads that limit community access, pose safety risks and impact the economic development of the surrounding area.

This is a pilot program to assess the social and economic benefits to remote and regional communities of addressing significant deficiencies on the road network where there has not been significant investment.

The Australian Government will contribute up to 80% of the cost of projects located in regional and rural areas, in line with other projects under the Infrastructure Investment Program. The Australian Government may contribute above this threshold for local governments where there is sufficient financial justification and demonstration of benefits. The Australian Government will not contribute more than 80% for projects where the State or Territory Government is the applicant. Applicants will be required to list all funding sources. Co-contributions may be sourced from council, state, territory or private funding sources.