Hume and Macedon Ranges councils have received an investment into their roads under the federal government’s Infrastructure Program stage four announcement.
In an announcement on Wednesday, May 3, Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King released the funding allocation, with Hume receiving $2,552,055 and Macedon Ranges receiving $2,272,541.
Ms King said the government is committed to prioritising road upgrades in regional, rural and outer urban areas.
“We are delivering our election commitment of a further $250 million through phase four,” Ms King said.
“We know many councils across the country are struggling to maintain and improve their local road networks, especially following repeated flooding and other natural disasters in recent times.
“We [are supporting councils] in their vital role in delivering critical infrastructure for their communities.”
Hume council said Cobram Street in Broadmeadows, Mason Street between Waratah Street and Salvator Drive in Campbellfield, and Oaklands Road in Oaklands Junction are proposed to receive the funding and the designs well progressed.
Macedon Ranges council director assets and operations Shane Walden said council is grateful for the funding, however it has not yet allocated the funding to any specific projects.
Zoe Moffatt
