The Australian Government has announced $13.7 million to fund critical road upgrades across five Victorian Local Government Areas.
Swan Hill Rural City Council will receive almost $5 million for the Karinie Street Reconstruction Project. This project will include drainage improvements, kerb and channel replacement, an all-abilities shared-path, road line-marking and improved lighting.
In Leongatha South, the South Gippsland Shire Council will receive $2.4 million to relocate the Simons Lane intersection with the Bass Highway to a safer new location. The relocated intersection will incorporate dedicated turn lanes, road pavement improvements and lighting.
Other projects receiving funding include:
- $878,080 for Yarriambiack Shire Council to widen the Banyena Pimpinio Road in Murtoa;
- $5 million for Greater Shepparton City Council to upgrade the Goulburn Valley Highway (Numurkah Road) and Hawkins Street intersection in Shepparton;
- $490,000 for Yarriambiack Shire Council to widen Glenorchy Road in Rupanyup.
“We know that that local governments in the regions often require more funding to manage rising costs and increased pressure on transport infrastructure due to climate change and extreme weather events,” said Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
“The Albanese Government is committed to delivering the funding local councils need to improve road safety, allowing more money to be spent on projects and less on administration.
“We’ve increased funding under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, as well as the Roads to Recovery Program and the Black Spot Funding Program to strengthen investment in safer and more productive local roads.
“Whether it’s local roads or major freight and passenger routes like the Princes Highway, we are investing in regional Victoria’s roads right across the state.”
