The Hon Kristy McBain MP
Member for Eden-Monaro
The Albanese Government is making local roads safer with $4.4 billion available under the Roads to Recovery program over the next five years.
We’ve committed to progressively double the program’s funding to $1 billion annually, delivered in the 2024-25 Budget.
Local Governments in Eden-Monaro will receive a funding boost of more than $26.3 million.
This funding increase will allow local governments in Eden-Monaro to plan for the long-term maintenance and upgrade of their road network, shielding critical road safety measures from the uncertainty of budget cycles.
The increase in funding will be phased in to avoid putting pressure on inflation, supply costs and the construction labour market.
Roads to Recovery funding for each local government area is determined based on factors such as population and road length. The Government has worked closely with councils to ensure that funding is distributed where it is needed and able to be spent more quickly.
Local councils are now being advised of their increased funding allocation.
The increased funding is part of a series of changes aimed at strengthening investment in safer, more productive local roads across Australia.
The Black Spot Program will also rise from $110 million to $150 million per year, meaning more money for improving some of the most dangerous sections of our roads.
The new Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program has $200m available per year, $50 million more than was available for the two programs it replaced.
We have also committed to improving data collection, providing $21.2 million to the National Road Safety Data Hub, and providing $10.8 million for a National Road Safety and awareness campaign.
Improving road safety is a priority of the Albanese Government, and we will continue to take a national leadership approach in pursuit of better safety outcomes for all road users.
For more information, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives.
Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain:
“Our roads have really suffered as a result of multiple natural disasters and this funding enables councils to maintain and upgrade our road networks.
“Local councils have consistently asked for more support when it comes to making local roads safer and I’m proud to be delivering this funding for our community.
“The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring local government road funding is stable, predictable and fair into the future.
“Local Councils are our trusted delivery partners, and they know where the work on local roads is most needed to improve safety.
