Final weeks to apply for strategic local road funding

The program, which is unique to South Australia, provides essential funding for strategic and significant roads in metropolitan and regional areas across the state.

Applications for the 2024-25 Special Local Roads Program must be lodged by 4pm on Monday 29 April to be considered during this round.

All applications must include a council contribution of

• no less than one-third of the total project cost for rural and regional councils
• no less than one-half of the total project cost for metropolitan councils.

All councils are eligible to apply.

How to apply

To apply for funding

• read the program eligibility and assessment criteria
• submit your application on the LGA grant portal by 4pm 29 April 2024.

In making its assessment of 2024-25 applications, the Local Government Transport Advisory Panel will be looking for projects which are strategic, significant and represent value for money.

Next steps

At the closure of the grant round all regional council applications will be provided to the applicable Regional LGA for comment.

LGA will review all metropolitan and regional applications before presenting to the Local Government Transport Advisory Panel for assessment.

Find out more

For further information about the funding availability or the program, contact the SLRP Grants Coordinator or visit the Special Local Roads Program page on the LGA website.