NSW Labor’s spokesperson for Orange and Barwon Stephen Lawrence MLC has welcomed the announcement of successful Central West road projects receiving funding as part of the $32 million Regional Transport Resilience Fund (RTRF).
Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, the RTRF will benefit Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan councils by providing them with vital funding to build flood-damaged road and transport infrastructure back better.
Mr Lawrence said the announcement of the successful projects came after many months of hard work and advocacy from local councils and various government departments working together on solutions.
“This critical investment from the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments will help our communities bounce back and provide vital road and transport infrastructure for future generations.”
Details of RTRF projects are as follows:
Parkes Shire Council: $5.65 million for a new bridge on The Bogan Way between Trundle and Parkes, a new bridge on Middle Trundle Road, the installation of culverts and causeways at various locations on Middle Trundle Road. $1.08 million for the installation of new concrete causeways as part of Council’s causeway improvement program.
Forbes Shire Council: $5.43 million to upgrade four culverts and upgrade pavement at various locations across the council area. $4.4 million to upgrade five culverts and pavement on Wirrinya Road. $1.6 million for pavement upgrades on Henry Lawson Way, culvert replacement and pavement upgrades at various locations on Pinnacle Road, pavement upgrades at various locations on Waugan Road.