$26.5 Million for the 2014-15 to 2018-19 Roads to Recovery Programme has been secured by the Federal Government. This is great news for local councils, residents and businesses. These funds will make a real difference in building roads, repairing streets and creating better access across our community. As someone who lives in an area that has unsealed and difficult roads, I can say Im glad to have this funding come through. Each council in La Trobe will receive the following funding amounts; Knox City Council will receive $3,052,300 Casey City Council will receive $6,361,768 Cardinia Shire Council will receive $7,024,897 Yarra Ranges Shire Council will receive $10,106,534. As announced in the 2014 Federal Budget, our Government is doubling Roads to Recovery payments to councils next year (2015-16) to $700 million, which will be a tremendous windfall for much-needed local road works. I met with Joe Hockey, as well as Alan Tudge MP and Tony Smith MP (who share councils with La Trobe Electorate) to discuss the programme and its impact on our region. Importantly, the Roads to Recovery Programme is set up for councils to make road spending decisions based on local needs – without interference from Canberra – to ensure that funding is truly directed to where it is most needed in the community. Councils can apply throughout October for funding grants and will begin receiving them in November.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 22:45:01 +0000
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