General News
10 May, 2023
Millions in road funding
LOCAL councils have received a multi-million-dollar influx of Federal Government funding to upgrade roads as part of an expanded Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.
LOCAL councils have received a multi-million-dollar influx of Federal Government funding to upgrade roads as part of an expanded Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.
Moyne Shire Council will receive $4.285 million in funding under phase four of the program, an increase of $1.567 million on the previous $2.717 million.
Corangamite Shire Council was also named among the councils to receive additional funding. It will be receiving an additional $1.318 million on the previous $2.285 million, bringing the total allocated under phase four to $3.603 million.
The additional funding each council received was under part B of the program, which comprises $250 million nationally in funding specifically for road projects.
Minster for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the additional funding delivered on a key Labor election commitment.
“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,” she said.
“We have listened to councils and are standing side-by-side with local governments to support them in their vital role in delivering critical infrastructure for their communities.”
Moyne Shire mayor Karen Foster said the program had previously helped Moyne complete a range of important community infrastructure upgrades, and councillors would meet this week to discuss which projects to allocate the additional funding to.
“We thank the Federal Government for this additional funding, which takes our total allocation under Phase four to $4.28 million,” she said.
“It’s fantastic to have funding support though this program which has helped us complete road upgrades as well as major community projects across the shire – from the Irvine Reserve in
Peterborough and footpath and parking upgrades as part of the Koroit township renewal through to lighting at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve and the restoration of the Port Fairy Railway Goods Shed.
“Council isn’t exempt from the financial pressures being faced across the country.
“Any additional funding, we can use to complete important projects to make out communities better places to be is welcomed.”
Cr Foster said the community would be kept informed of what the funding will be allocated towards over the coming weeks