The State Government has announced $4.4 million to improve local roads in the Dungog Shire, as part of the $500 million Fixing Local Roads Program.
$1,650,00 will be designated to the rehabilitation of Paterson River Road, $1,275,000 for the rehabilitation of Salisbury Road and $1,567,500 for the rehabilitation of Summer Hill Road.
Upper Hunter MP, Michael Johnsen, says the funding for shovel-ready projects will drive jobs in regional NSW.
“This is about delivering small projects that can make a big difference for local communities – projects that will drive valuable jobs in our region over the next 12 months as councils get cracking on delivery,” Mr Johnsen said.
"In Dungog it will mean smoother, safer trips along the roads our community use every day – roads like Paterson River Road and Salisbury Road. This the program will deliver $4,492,500 for three projects across Dungog Shire, greatly assisting our local Dungog economy."
“Projects will need to be delivered within two years of receiving funding, to ensure that local communities are benefiting sooner,” Mr Johnsen concluded.
NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the NSW Government was accelerating its funding for the program to get more projects to seal, maintain and repair local roads under way faster.
“We’re not just putting our foot down in terms of delivering this package – we’re turbocharging it to ensure we create jobs and create better journeys on the roads that really matter to local communities,” Mr Toole said.
Upper Hunter MP, Michael Johnsen, says the funding for shovel-ready projects will drive jobs in regional NSW.
“This is about delivering small projects that can make a big difference for local communities – projects that will drive valuable jobs in our region over the next 12 months as councils get cracking on delivery,” Mr Johnsen said.
"In Dungog it will mean smoother, safer trips along the roads our community use every day – roads like Paterson River Road and Salisbury Road. This the program will deliver $4,492,500 for three projects across Dungog Shire, greatly assisting our local Dungog economy."
“Projects will need to be delivered within two years of receiving funding, to ensure that local communities are benefiting sooner,” Mr Johnsen concluded.
NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the NSW Government was accelerating its funding for the program to get more projects to seal, maintain and repair local roads under way faster.
“We’re not just putting our foot down in terms of delivering this package – we’re turbocharging it to ensure we create jobs and create better journeys on the roads that really matter to local communities,” Mr Toole said.
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| Dungog Mayor, John Connors with Upper Hunter MP, Michael Johnsen, for the Fixing Country Roads Announcement |
