Australian cities are experiencing a sustained period of rapid urban growth, particularly on the urban fringe.

This growth is predicted to remain strong for the next 25 years or more. The recently formed NGAA represents the interests of these fast growing local government areas across Australia.

The NGAA formed in response to a recognition by these local governments that the cost of building socially vibrant, economically viable and environmentally sustainable communities is high and is projected to increase.

Many of these growth area councils have identified that their capacity to deliver the quantity and quality of facilities and services required by these new communities will become increasingly compromised over time.