NSW Government Assistance to Fix Our Roads

Councils in the Goulburn electorate will soon start receiving funds for urgent pothole repairs, under the NSW Government’s $50 million Fixing Local Roads Pothole Repair Round.

Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman, explained that the funding was going to the following Councils:

• Yass Valley Council $432,341.34
• Hilltops Council $943,321.42
• Goulburn Mulwaree Council $439,896.15
• Upper Lachlan Shire Council $655,883.79
• Wingecarribee Shire Council $418,725.51

“These grants are a rapid injection of cash to help councils get on with the job of repairing potholes to get us through the wet summer ahead and to make roads safe,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said all 94 regional councils that applied for funding had been approved for grants.

“From December, councils across regional NSW will receive their share of $50 million to repair pothole-ravaged local and regional roads. This additional support will help councils to repair their most damaged roads, improving safety and reducing wear and tear on vehicles,” Mr Farraway said.

The NSW road network is more than 180,000 kilometres long, with local councils currently responsible for maintaining well in excess 85 per cent of it, including regional and local roads.

• Topics:

• Road Safety
• Local Council