$150 million for upgrades to Australia's neglected roads

The Morrison-Joyce Government is continuing to deliver better and safer roads across our regions, with new investments totalling $150 million in 33 projects under the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program.

This funding will ensure more unsealed and neglected roads throughout rural and remote parts of Australia get the attention they need, making them safer and delivering motorists and freight to their destination sooner.

Funding will go towards upgrading unsealed roads and safety works including resurfacing and removing dangerous corners.

The Liberals and Nationals understand the importance of reliable roads in the bush and we are committed to delivering much-needed upgrades to as many roads as possible.

Our Government is investing more in regional roads than ever before as part of our record $120 billion 10-year infrastructure investment program. These investments are made possible by the Coalition's strong economic management.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the roads targeted have been neglected for years.

"Our Government believes regional Australians deserve the same standard of living and opportunities as people living in capital cities," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

"That's why we're delivering much-needed upgrades to some of Australia's neglected roads. Families living on farms shouldn't face barriers to getting their kids to school, or visiting the grocery store.

"Improving remote roads will keep motorists safe and freight moving, ensuring regional businesses can continue to get their products to ports quickly and safely.

"This is part of our vision to make our nation as strong as possible as quickly as possible.

"While not surprising, it is a shame the Labor Party will never deliver this funding.

"The Member for Moreton, Graham Perrett, believes upgrading remote roads is irresponsible, which tells regional Australians everything they need to know about Labor's plans for our regions."

Our Government recognises the costs to upgrade rural and regional roads is often prohibitive for local governments, which is why we are committed to providing this vital funding for neglected roads.

Only the Liberals and Nationals have a plan to make regional Australia stronger, safer and wealthier.

Project NameJurisdictionAG Funding
New South Wales
Arumpo Road reconstruction & upgradeWentworth Shire Council$5,000,000
Kalang Road reconstruction & upgradeBellingen Shire Council$5,031,400
Bogan Road extension of seal and access improvementsParkes Shire Council$3,186,000
Mount Grace Road – gravel resheetingCarrathool Shire Council$936,000
Clarence Way – Bonalbo to UrbenvilleKyogle Council$16,086,320
Pages Creek -Sargeants Gap Road upgradesUpper Hunter Shire Council$479,148
Jones Road upgradeInverell Shire Council$1,249,600
Halls Creek Road upgradeTamworth Regional Council$314,160
Heavy Agricultural Vehicle Route Upgrade – Erigolia RoadNarrandera Shire Council$859,411
Queensland
Iffley Road gravel upgradeCarpentaria Shire Council$4,206,687
Koolatah – Dixie Road wideningCarpentaria Shire Council$2,477,642
Warri Gate Road Stage 1Bulloo Shire Council$8,000,000
Mitchell-Bollon Road upgradeBalonne Shire Council$230,000
Langlo Road resheetBlackall-Tambo Regional Council$480,000
Springvale Road gravel resheetingBoulia Shire Council$1,548,000
Bollon Rd Bitumen ExtensionMaranoa Regional Council$12,000,000
Cracow Road upgradeBanana Shire Council$3,308,470
Birdsville Developmental Road gravel resheetingDiamantina Shire Council$1,600,000
Bimerah-Isisford Road, StonehengeBarcoo Shire Council$4,000,000
Strategic Bitumen Extensions to MaranoaMaranoa Regional Council$12,000,000
Lowmead Road Safety and Sealing UpgradeGladstone Regional Council$10,700,800
Stanwell-Waroula Road Upgrade ProjectRockhampton Regional Council$1,706,800
South Australia
Tea Tree Road – Improving community access, safety and productivity, Yunta to Tea TreeSA, Department for Infrastructure and Transport$4,968,960
Gammon Ranges Road – Improving Road Resilience and community access, Nepabunna to CopleySA, Department for Infrastructure and Transport$2,443,200
Tasmania
Interlaken RoadSouthern Midlands Council$5,346,180
Ironcliffe Road upgradeCentral Coast Council$7,520,424
Old Waterhouse Road Safety and Productivity UpgradeDorset Council$464,904
Victoria
Chatsworth-Woorndoo Remote Roads UpgradeShire of Moyne$11,178,491
Integrating Mansfield's Productivity, Agricultural Communities and Tourism RouteMansfield Shire Council$9,865,256
Western Australia
Sealing section of Hyden Norseman RoadShire of Kondinin$4,000,000
Kulin-Holt Rock Road Upgrade to SealShire of Kulin$3,072,000
Rollond Road Esperance ImprovementsShire of Esperance$1,242,120
Agaton Road Upgrade ProjectShire of Dandaragan$4,172,201
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