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There are also a number of feder-
al programs in which the LGAQ helps
councils coordinate with government
authorities. There is one called the Fi-
nancial Assistance Grants Program,
which is worth about $350 million a
year and it provides significant sup-
port to the operations of Queensland’s
councils.
In addition to these programs, there
is the Roads to Recovery Program, a
Bridges Renewal Program, a Black
Spots Program and the Stronger Re-
gions Program. The LGAQ plays a piv-
otal role in all these programs, which
are funded by the state and federal
governments.
The association has been instrumen-
tal in its advocacy over a long period
of time. They maintain a constant dia-
logue with the respective governments
on behalf of Queensland’s councils for
their continuation and additional fund-
ing.
Another important area in which the
LGAQ provides help to councils is in
the area of road infrastructure. Pro-
jects in this sector are especially chal-
lenging because, in addition to coun-
cils’ responsibility to maintain existing
roads, they need to ensure that roads
are upgraded as well.
Flooding can cause rapid deteriora-