The Hon Kristy McBain MP
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government, 

Cr Allan McGrath
Mayor of Yass Valley Council

The Albanese Government continues to invest in targeted road improvements across Eden-Monaro, with $826,536 flowing to Yass Valley Council to support much-needed safety upgrades on Murrumbateman Road.

Set to begin in February 2025, works will include the installation of guideposts and safety barriers, along with upgrades to road shoulders, signage and road reflective markers.

These upgrades, funded through the Albanese Government’s Road Black Spot Program, will improve road safety for all motorists – particularly for heavy vehicles servicing local wineries, farms and quarries.

This is one of many projects being delivered in partnership with Yass Valley Council, as part of the Government’s commitment to improving the safety of local road networks in Eden-Monaro.

More than $7.5 million is also flowing to Yass Valley Council under the Government’s Roads to Recovery Program over the next five years – a boost of over $3.2 million thanks to the Albanese Government.

Nationally, the Roads to Recovery Program is progressively increasing from $500 million to $1 billion per year, the Road Black Spot Program is increasing to $150 million per year, and $50 million has been added to the new $200 million per year Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain MP:

“Improving the safety of Murrumbateman Road is something that local residents and businesses have long called for – particularly after damage from significant rain events, and increased traffic from heavy vehicles and tourists.

“That’s why I’m proud to deliver $826,536 towards a number of improvements – making it safer for locals to get around and for visitors to experience everything the Murrumbateman region has to offer, including our award-winning wineries.

“I’ll continue working with Yass Valley Council to support the delivery of priority projects that our community wants to get off the ground.”

Quotes attributable to Yass Valley Council Mayor, Cr Allan McGrath:

“We welcome this funding from the Albanese Government, which will ensure we can continue to improve the safety of Murrumbateman Road for locals, and the many tourists that flock to this region every weekend.

“By partnering with the Albanese Government on this project, Yass Valley Council will be able to install new safety barriers, improve signage, and deliver other critical upgrades on Murrumbateman Road that respond to community feedback.”