Massive Budget investment in Hume infrastructure
The Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Goulburn Mulwaree and Upper Lachlan Shire areas are benefitting from one of the biggest infrastructure investment programmes in Australia’s history.
Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the Budget confirmed the four councils will receive millions through initiatives such as the Bridges Renewal Programme, Road Black Spot Programme, and National Stronger Regions Fund.
“Big, big dollars are being invested in this part of Hume because we recognise that safe, reliable and modern infrastructure ignites economic activity and jobs growth,” Mr Taylor said.
Wollondilly and Wingecarribee shires will receive funding for the following road black spots:
§ $970,000 for safety works on the Hume Highway between Moolgun Creek Bridge and Douglas Park Bridge at Douglas Park
§ $450,000 for safety works at the intersection of Burragorang Road and Cawdor Road at Cawdor
§ $250,000 for safety works at the intersection of Picton Road and Menangle Road at Maldon
§ $171,920 for safety works on Drapers Road (north of Gantry Place) at Colo Vale
Wollondilly and Wingecarribee will also share in almost $3.3 million in Roads To Recovery funding in 2016/17.
Goulburn Mulwaree and Upper Lachlan will receive funding for the following black spots:
§ $565,000 for safety works on the Bungendore Road from west of Collector Road to Goulburn Mulwaree boundary at Tarago
§ $355,600 for safety works along the section of Taralga Road (south of Hillcrest Road) at Myrtleville
§ $224,110 for safety works at the section of Binda Street from Keverston Street to Grabine Road at Bigga
§ $237,000 for safety works to the section of Coolalie Road from 4.2 to 6km west of Jerrawa
§ $129,450 for safety works at the section of Peelwood Road near Phil's River Bridge at Peelwood, and
§ $75,280 for safety works at the intersection of Brayton Road, Bannaby Road
They will also share in $3.69 million in Roads To Recovery funding in 2016/17.
Under the $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund, the Budget has confirmed the $10 million for Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s Wastewater Treatment Plan – with $5 million allocated for 2016/17, while Wingecarribee Shire Council will receive $4.6 million for its Moss Vale Enterprise Corridor project.
The $1 million Federal contribution towards Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s performing arts centre project is also confirmed.
Under the Bridges Renewal Programme, Goulburn Mulwaree Council is receiving $1.52 million for the replacement of Komungla Bridge – with $610,000 allocated for 2016/17.
The Budget also confirmed $202,500 will be provided to Wingecarribee Shire Council for the replacement of the Belanglo Rd culvert.
“The Government is building a stronger economic future for all of us by delivering huge infrastructure investments, and Hume is in the thick of the action,” Mr Taylor said.
