THE HON KRISTY MCBAIN MP
MEMBER FOR EDEN-MONARO
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TERRITORIES
The Albanese Government continues to deliver critical road upgrades for communities in Eden-Monaro under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).
Through the latest tranche of funding, two projects will share in $4.7 million in funding.
In the Bega Valley Shire, $3.5 million will go towards the Seven Mile Creek armco culvert upgrade on Mount Darragh Road. This upgrade will replace the existing culvert with a new single-span bridge and improve access along this important link between Bombala and the Princes Highway.
In the Goulburn-Mulwaree local government area, $1.2 million will go towards the design and upgrade of the Sandy Point Road bridge project. This project will replace the existing culvert and causeway across the tributary of Budjong Creek with a concrete culvert structure. The upgrade will also widen the carriageway, and includes new road shoulders, guard rails, line marking, and a fish ramp to support the movement of native fish through the waterway.
These projects are part of a more than $107 million investment for 42 projects nationwide under the latest funding tranche. This includes more than $91 million earmarked for projects in regional Australia.
The SLRIP is one of the ways the Albanese Government is supporting local government with the increasing cost of road upgrades and repairs.
With more than $200 million available each year, the program is part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to strengthen investment and support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across Australia.
For more information about the program visit: Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:
“These projects will improve the road network in Eden-Monaro and make it easier for heavy vehicles and other motorists to get to their destination.
“We understand that local councils often need more financial assistance to assist with meeting rising costs and pressure on infrastructure due to extreme weather and climate challenges.
“That’s why the Albanese Government is continuing to deliver crucial funding so that state and local governments can play their role in ensuring roads are safer.”
Quotes attributable to Bega Valley Shire Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick:
“The support of the Federal Government for projects such as this that make our transport network safer, more durable and more accessible is crucial to the economic viability and liveability of regional communities.
“Mt Darragh Road connects the coast to the inland and this funding will reduce the vulnerability of it to disasters and make it safer and more accessible to our highly valued visitors.”
Quotes attributable to Goulburn-Mulwaree Council Mayor Nina Dillon:
“This funding is a welcome investment in the safety and resilience of our local road network.
“The Sandy Point Road bridge upgrade is a vital project for our community, improving access for residents, farmers and emergency services while ensuring the road remains reliable during adverse weather.
“Goulburn-Mulwaree Council appreciates the government’s contribution through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, which helps councils like ours deliver essential upgrades that would otherwise be difficult to fund.”
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