31 Mar 2022

Budget 2022-23: Strengthening Mayo through continued investment | Media Release

Significant infrastructure and regional development funding allocations in the 2022-23 Federal Budget will drive the growth of communities across Mayo, creating jobs and supporting the region’s economic growth into the future.

The Federal Government is continuing to prioritise regional electorates, delivering the projects and infrastructure that make regional towns and cities better places to live, work and visit.

Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC said that through the 2022-23 Budget, the Federal Government is continuing to deliver for the people of Mayo.

“The investments the Federal Government has made are building strong and resilient communities across Mayo,” Senator McLachlan said.

“The Coalition believes in regional Australia, which is why we are continuing to fund the services and creating the opportunities that people in capital cities take for granted.

“Having spent much of my time as a Senator for South Australia working in Mayo, I am especially pleased that the Federal Government is continuing to deliver key infrastructure projects and supporting local businesses, community organisations and sporting clubs.”

Key projects which have received funding allocations through the 2022-23 Budget include:

• South East Freeway Managed Motorways - Stage 2: $800,000 as part of a $60 million total Federal Government contribution

• Adelaide Hills Productivity & Road Safety Package: $12 million as part of a $120 million total Federal Government contribution

• Main South Road Productivity Package: $4 million as part of a $16 million total Federal Government contribution

• Hahndorf Township Improvements and Access Upgrade: $32 million as part of a $200 million total Federal Government contribution

• More than $24.7 million for Heysen Tunnel upgrades, as part of a $60 million total Federal Government contribution

• Fleurieu Connections Project: $90.2 million as part of a $221.6 million Federal Government contribution

• $24 million for the Kangaroo Island Road Safety and Bushfire Resilience Package, as part of a $32 million total Federal Government contribution

• $470,000 through the National Water Grid Fund for the development of a detailed business case for the McLaren Vale Irrigation Water Security Project

• A $10 million allocation for Kangaroo Island Regional Recovery projects including the Cape Willoughby – Visitor Experience Hub and Stage 1 East End Multiday Walk, the Kangaroo Island AgTech Hub and the Kangaroo Island Workforce Accommodation project.

The 2022-23 Budget also includes an important $5,994,043 allocation for previously announced Building

Better Regions Fund projects in Mayo including:

• Victor Harbor Horse Stable and VIP Centre Construction and Upgrade

• Goolwa Wharf Precinct Revitalisation

• Construction of Normanville Visitor Accommodation

• Construction of a Public Amenities Block at the Rapid Bay Jetty.

This year’s Budget additionally includes significant new funding for existing programs that drive the growth and success of regional towns and communities.

LOCAL ROADS AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

The Federal Government is investing a further $500 million in the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, a major boost to communities across the country.

This funding will support more community infrastructure projects, boosting local jobs and driving the economic growth to make our nation as strong as possible as quickly as possible.

The additional funding brings the total Federal Government commitment to the LRCI Program to $3 billion.

Across three LRCI phases, the Federal Government has already provided local councils across Mayo with millions of dollars to carry out dozens of key infrastructure projects.

“Local councils across Mayo have been able to carry out an incredibly large number of important projects thanks to LRCI funding and I look forward to seeing further projects come to fruition following this additional $500 million funding commitment,” Senator McLachlan said.

“The LRCI program has funded a wide range of projects including road and safety upgrades, the development and refurbishment of community infrastructure, recreational works and upgrades for local sporting clubs and community groups.

“It has been fantastic to meet with councils across the electorate to see firsthand the warm reception to completed projects and the eagerness of communities for planned and funded projects to begin.”

LRCI funding already provided to local councils in Mayo includes:

• Adelaide Hills Council: $3,916,057

• Alexandrina Council: $3,236,009

• City of Mitcham: $4,882,285

• City of Onkaparinga: $13,578,771

• City of Victor Harbor: $1,710,906

• District Council of Yankalilla: $1,046,157

• Kangaroo Island Council: $1,919,613

• The District Council of Mount Barker: $3,441,290

STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME

A further $22.7 million has also been committed for an additional round of the Stronger Communities Programme (SCP), delivering more funding for small capital projects in federal electorates.

Projects funded under the SCP aim to improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant viable communities.

This latest funding injection takes the Federal Government’s total investment under the SCP to $167.8 million.

The stronger Communities Programme has so far funded a wide variety of projects across Mayo that have supported community and sports groups to offer improved facilities and services.

Examples of stronger Communities projects supported in Mayo include:

• Callington Recreation Park - $6685 to purchase an electronic scoreboard

• Willunga Bowling Club - $5696 for shade structures

• Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club - $5542 to set up a pop-up kitchen

• Yankalilla Hockey Club - $4000 to install solar panels

• Parawa Progress Association - $2637 to install air-conditioning,

• Anglican Church Victor Harbor - $3960 for two air conditioners in their community hall.

“I am looking forward to further important upgrades being funded for community groups and clubs through the SCP. Supporting such groups is an essential way we can ensure communities across Mayo remain vibrant and that locals of all ages can remain active and socially engaged,” Senator McLachlan said.

For further information on the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget, visit: https://budget.gov.au/