The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with Lake Macquarie City Council to deliver targeted road improvements across the Shortland and Hunter electorates, with a significant funding increase kickstarting a pipeline of new work.
Lake Macquarie City Council will receive $15.4 million in Roads to Recovery (RTR) funding over the next five years, a $6.6 million boost thanks to the Albanese Government.
The increased funding paves the way for new priority projects, including:
- Elizabeth Parade, Charlestown - rehabilitation of the road, construction of new footpath and associated drainage replacement/upgrades. This $3,714,000 project is receiving $344,973 in funding from Roads to Recovery. The balance of the project will be funded by Lake Macquarie City Council's Asset Replacement Reserve.
- Gardiner Road, Dora Creek - road replacement with associated footpath and drainage replacement/upgrades. This $1,934,139 project is being funded by Roads to Recovery.
This funding boost is part of the Albanese Government progressively doubling RTR from $500 million to $1 billion per year.
The Road Black Spot program is also increasing to $150 million per year, and the Government has established the $200 million Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program - programs that will also support local councils to improve their local road networks.
