Remote roads receive funding

DIRT ROADS: The $150 million Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program will target unsealed roads throughout remote Australia.

THE Federal Government has launched a new $150 million Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program targeting unsealed roads throughout remote Australia.

Councils will be offered between 80 per cent and 100 per cent funding to upgrade unsealed roads and improve safety with works including resurfacing, removing dangerous corners and managing vegetation.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the funding would make a real difference to rural and regional communities.

“The Government recognises local government bears the brunt of the often significant costs of upgrading rural and regional roads and we are stepping in to back councils to undertake crucial works,” Mr Pasin said.

“We will partner with local government to deliver this funding and address many neglected roads that most people don’t see.

“Everyone should have access to local community centres, including schools and medical care, and nobody should be cut off from their township because of the condition of the roads.”