DAN REPACHOLI MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HUNTER
MORE FUNDING FOR LOCAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES
The Albanese Government is delivering on our election commitment to provide an extra 6.6million.
- Cessnock Council will receive 614,546
- Lake Macquarie Council will receive 1,010,816
- Muswellbrook Council will receive 333,344
- Singleton Council will receive 470,736
Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program has already delivered 250 million investment is available to councils classified as rural, regional or outer-urban to spend on road projects.
466 of Australia's 550 councils will benefit from the extra funding committed to by Labor at the last election.
The Government has drawn on the Australian Classification of Local Governments, as a robust framework underpinning the determination of eligible councils for this additional 250 million through Phase 4 to prioritise road upgrades in regional, rural and outer urban areas.
"We know many councils across the country are struggling to maintain and improve their local road networks - especially following repeated flooding and other natural disasters in recent times.
"We have listened to councils and are standing stand side-by-side with local governments to support them in their vital role in delivering critical infrastructure for their communities."
Quotes attributable to Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Minister Kristy McBain:
"Phases 1-4 of the LRCI program involve 6.6million will go a long way to helping the Councils across the Hunter electorate with their road repairs and upgrades."
