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$50.3M FOR 23 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS
Twenty-three outdated Australian bridges will be replaced in a $50.3 million commitment from the Federal Government for upgrade and replacement projects.
Funded from its ongoing $85 million Bridges Renewal Program, the projects will address antiquated bridge infrastructure, often involving the replacement of single-lane timber bridges with safer and more durable double-lane, modern concrete structures.
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Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Minister, Kristy McBain, said the projects were an investment in improved freight transport.
“The Bridges Renewal Program funds the upgrade and replacement of bridges across Australia, to enhance access and improve freight transport through local communities,” Ms McBain said.
The Bridges Renewal Program provides funding to state, territory and local governments for projects that upgrade and replace bridges to enhance access.
New South Wales will receive the lion’s share of funding, receiving over $14 million for nine bridge renewal projects, behind Queensland, which received $12.5 million for seven projects.
The New South Wales projects include: ♦ Three for Port Macquarie Hastings
Council – $10,570,000 ♦ Goulburn Mulwaree Council – $565,968 ♦ Eurobodalla Shire Council – $900,000 ♦ Hay Shire Council – $700,000 ♦ Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
The Queensland projects include: ♦ Toowoomba Regional Council – $3,800,000 ♦ Ipswich City Council – $3,901,761 ♦ Rockhampton Regional Council – $944,000 ♦ Noosa Shire Council – $1,864,663 ♦ Ipswich City Council – $1,747,860 ♦ Two for Hinchinbrook Shire Council – $2,240,000 The South Australian projects include: ♦ Alexandrina Council – $600,000 ♦ West Tamar Council – $308,800 ♦ The Victorian projects include: ♦ Hepburn Shire Council – $2,779,200 ♦ Monash City Council – $450,000 ♦ Victoria, Department of Transport – $10,000,000
The Western Australian project includes: ♦ City of Greater Geraldton – $4,539,307
