The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades in South Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).
Over $6.8 million will help fund two new projects, which will mean safer and more resilient roads for communities across the state.
District Council of Loxton Waikerie will receive $5 million towards the upgrade of Heinrich and Drogemuller Road from unsealed to sealed roads. This will allow larger heavy vehicles to use the roads at a greater speed safely.
More than $1.8 million will also be allocated to the City of Onkaparinga for to design and fully reconstruct Norman Road in Aldinga Beach. This will improve road safety, productivity, road resilience and road sustainability.
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.
"From the outback to the beach, these road upgrades will make roads safer for two communities in South Australia.
"We understand that regional councils often need extra financial support to help with meeting increasing costs and continual 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 Australian Government's commitment to strengthen investment and support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across Australia.
