Local councils have been advised that they have until the 16th July to apply for funding to help them fix local roads to drive safer, smoother journeys.
Applications for round three of the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Local Roads Program have now been extended to help regional councils repair, maintain and seal priority local roads in their communities.
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the program, which received an additional injection of $191 million from the Federal Government, demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to building a safer, stronger road network in the regions.
“Our local councils have a mammoth task in providing for their communities and maintaining their roads infrastructure,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
“That’s why Fixing Local Roads is so important – it’s giving councils a helping hand to address their maintenance backlog and repair, maintain or seal the local roads that are really important to their communities.”
In round three, councils will be able to apply for up to $3 million for a single road project and up to $1 million for packages of small road projects. All successful projects will be completed within two years to ensure local communities see the benefits as quickly as possible.
Information for councils on how to apply for funding, as well as the Program Guidelines for Round 3 of the Fixing Local Roads Program can be found on the Fixing Local Roads Program webpage: Fixing Local Roads Program - Grant programs - Local Government Relations - Partners & suppliers - Business & Industry - Roads and Waterways – Transport for NSW
