The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades for communities across NSW under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).
More than $45 million will help fund 16 new projects across NSW, which will mean safer and more resilient roads for communities from Lismore to Wagga Wagga.
Some of the 16 successful NSW projects under the latest tranche of the program include:
- The NSW Government will receive $5 million towards the $30 million project to replace the existing Grawin Creek Bridge with a new bridge designed to improve heavy vehicle freight access along the Gwydir Highway near Collarenebri.
- Parkes Shire Council will receive $5 million to seal three sections of the Cookamidgera Road, delivering a fully sealed link between Parkes and Cookamidgera.
- A further $5 million has been allocated to Kyogle Council to design and upgrade 3.4 kilometres across three sections of the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville.
This is part of a more than $86.2 million nationwide commitment under the latest tranche of the program.
Of this, more than $77.6 million is earmarked for projects in regional Australia.
The SLRIP was created by the Albanese Labor Government to ease the administrative burden on local councils as well as state and territory governments.
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain said the funding would help make roads safer.
"It's great to see 16 projects across NSW receive funding that will ensure safer, smoother journeys.
"We recognise that regional councils often need additional financial support to assist with meeting rising costs and increased pressure on transport infrastructure due to climate change and extreme weather.
"That's why the Albanese Government is delivering the funding local governments need to ensure our roads are safer."
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.
