Campaspe Shire Council is delighted to announce that two major road upgrade projects within the shire have been successful in securing funding under the fourth round of the Australian Government's Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.
A 3.2km section of Davis Road, Patho, and a 5km section of Two Tree Road at Carag Carag, both of which are currently unsealed gravel, will receive funding of $2.52 million and $3.78 million respectively for design and construction works to transform them into all-weather sealed roads.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Cr Daniel Mackrell said the road upgrades would offer improved access to the area for all road users, and heavy vehicles in particular.
"The success of our applications for Australian Government funding contributions for these two road projects means we can deliver safer, more accessible roads for community members and visitors - particularly enhancing the productivity and safety of the roads for heavy vehicles.
"As access points to critical waste facilities within the shire, these road upgrades will help to ensure continuity of waste services for our communities," Cr Mackrell said.
He said the SLRIP funding would cover 80 per cent of the total cost for each of the projects, with Council's $1.57 million making up the difference.
"This is great news, because these projects are now fully funded and we can begin the work that will bring them to fruition."
Each funding offer must be finalised by Council and accepted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts prior to the project's commencement.
The projects will cover:
- 3.2 kilometres of Davis Road, Patho, from Murray Valley Highway to Patho Station Road; and
- Approximately 5km of Two Tree Road at Carag Carag.
The Australian Government's Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program provides funding for projects that address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs.
Created as part of the Australian Government's commitment to strengthening investment to support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across Australia, the program has funding of at least $200 million available per year, with a maximum of $5 million per project.
