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Special Local Roads Program. Brian Hurn – Chair LGTAP (Mayor of Barossa Council). Special Local Roads Program. The Special Local Roads Program (SLRP) was established under the joint approvals of the South Australian, Commonwealth and Local Governments. Project commenced in 1985-86
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Special Local Roads Program Brian Hurn – Chair LGTAP (Mayor of Barossa Council)
Special Local Roads Program • The Special Local Roads Program (SLRP) was established under the joint approvals of the South Australian, Commonwealth and Local Governments. • Project commenced in 1985-86 • Facilitates funding of significant and strategic works throughout the State.
Special Local Roads Program • Funding for SLRP is provided from: • 15% of identified local road grants; • 15% of funding from the SA allocation of R2R2; and • 15% of SA supplementary road funding in recognition of inequities on the funding formulae. • 1/3 of total funding is allocated to metropolitan projects and 2/3 to rural projects • 50% contribution is required by metropolitan Councils and 33% contribution is required by rural Councils (the LGTAP aims to distribute funding evenly among regions – project permitting)
Special Local Roads Program • Regional transport strategy’s have been implemented to set out each regions road priorities to ensure roads are designed and built ‘fit for purpose’ - freight/social/tourism • The LGTAP encourages project timeframes of 3-5 years.
Issues identified in 2011-12 • Lack of clarity on the level of consultation and design (and resultant costing) • Councils seeking new project funding where previously funded projects have not been completed. • Applications being submitted for small road length components of major works such as a heavy vehicle bypass • Initial project costings are inadequate and applications being made for additional funding or the term of the project to be extended.