BY OLIVIA DILLON
Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell has announced today, works on the Muswellbrook Bypass have commenced.
He was joined by Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway for the announcement this morning.
The contract for the project's early works has been granted to local Aboriginal-run business Fenech Demolition, which Mr Layzell said is an exciting step forward for the community.
"The best way to close the gap is to empower Aboriginal businesses to get work, and make sure that they can employ other Indigenous workers," Mr Layzell said.
Early works for the project will include demolishing houses along the route, and moving utilities around to make way for the bypass.
It's expected Transport of NSW will develop a shortlist of tenders for the next phase of the project by the middle of the year.
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