Macedon Ranges council will receive about $12 million dollars in funding for road improvements over the next five years, in a government effort to improve local roads.
The council will be allocated $12,082,745 under the federal government’s ‘Roads to Recovery’ program – an increase of $5,476,664 compared to the prior five years.
The program provides funding to councils for long-term planning and maintenance of local roads. This could include filling in potholes, repairing pavements, and improving drains.
The increased funding is part of a series of recently announced investments from the government that aim to improve road safety and productivity.
Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said that the funding will help improve the condition of hazardous roads in Macedon Ranges.
“Being the Member for a regional electorate like Bendigo, I understand how important road safety is for our rural and regional communities,” Ms Chesters said.
“The increased funding is pivotal to ensuring councils have the resources they need to keep our roads safe and free of obstructions and hazards.”
A total of $4.4 billion will be available for councils around the country during the five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29 under the Roads to Recovery program.
From 2027-28, the funding will reach $1 billion per year.
The increased funding will begin on Monday, July 1.
Details: investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives
