$2.95 MILLION TO FIX ROADS FASTER IN FORBES SHIRE
A $2,956,250 cash injection for roads in Forbes Shire will create jobs and boost the local economy at a time when it is needed most.
The Federal Government has committed $191 million to build on the New South Wales Government’s Fixing Local Roads program.
Riverina MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Federal Government continued to deliver on its commitment for regional Australia.
“I am proud to be a part of a Government which has supported our regional areas so much as this COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded,” Mr McCormack said.
“I know regional and rural residents rely on roads much more than our city counterparts which is why I took our fight to the Cabinet table to deliver for residents in the Forbes Shire.
“Forbes Council submitted a shortlist of projects which they deemed as shovel ready and from there I have worked tirelessly in my role as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development along with NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole to ensure our regional roads receive the funding they deserve.
“We are delivering on our commitment to get people where they need to go sooner and safer.
“This funding will deliver critical infrastructure projects right across the country to help keep construction businesses running and people in jobs.”
NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said that the improvement of local roads was vital to better road safety for our regional and rural communities.
“The Fixing Local Roads Program is a helping hand to Local Governments from across regional NSW that will boost local job opportunities and ensure regional road users get to where they need to go sooner and safer,” Mr Farraway said.
“We’re turbocharging this funding to ensure we create jobs and create better journeys on the roads that really matter to local communities, in what has been a difficult period for all.
“Projects like patching Wirrinya Road may seem small, but they will make a big difference to the overall safety and experience of daily commuters and visitors to the region.”
The Federal and NSW Governments will deliver a total of $32,261,135 towards projects across the Riverina and Central West through this new funding announcement.
Road funding for Forbes Shire
Project name | Summary of works | Joint funding from Federal and NSW Governments
West Plains Road upgrade | Continue the seal from the eastern end through to the Edols Road intersection which is also sealed. The proposed new sealed section length is 4.1 kilometres and will close the missing link between these sealed sections | $1,356,500
Mount Tallabung Road Patching | Mount Tallabung Road will be heavy patched in multiple locations on more than 6.8 kilometres along the 22.68km road. The heavy patching will stabilise areas prone to rutting and address edge break and edge drop along the road | $1,033,500
Wirrinya Road Patching Program | Wirrinya Road will be heavy patched in multiple locations on more than 5.6 kilometres along the 50.63km road. The heavy patching will stabilise areas experiencing extensive rutting. The patching will also address isolated areas of edge break and edge drop | $566,250
Total Federal and NSW State Government funding: $2,956,250