The Albanese Government is partnering with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to improve the safety of local roads, with $3.6 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of two new priority road upgrades.
$2.3 million in federal funding will support upgrading the surface of Lansdowne Street, along with line marking and kerb and guttering improvements - to ensure this heavy vehicle route keeps pace with increased traffic.
Construction is expected to commence by the end of this year, and be completed in September 2026.
$1.3 million from the Albanese Government will support replacing the ageing Glynmar Road Causeway with a higher concrete bridge.
Design works will be finalised by the end of this year, with construction expected to begin by September next year, and be completed by August 2027.
These two new projects are supported by the Albanese Government's Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, and the Roads to Recovery Program.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is receiving $9.4 million in Roads to Recovery funding over five years for a pipeline of priority projects - a funding boost of over $4 million thanks to the Albanese Government.
Over $2.9 million under the Albanese Government's Road Safety Program is also supporting a package of safety improvements on Crookwell Road, along with Albert, Deccan, Clifford, Goldsmith, Verner, and Faithful Streets.
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain MP:
"As someone that drives hundreds of thousands of kilometres across Eden-Monaro, I know how important it is to improve the safety of our local roads, which is why I'm proud to be delivering $3.6 million for repairs on Lansdowne Street, and to replace the Glynmar Road Causeway outside of Marulan.
"Lansdowne Street is under increasing pressure from heavy vehicles and this has caused parts of the road to deteriorate - something we'll repair, to keep local freight businesses moving, and to make it safer for the 1,800 motorists that pass through this street every day.
"The Glynmar Road Causeway over Stony Creek is reaching the end of its operational life, and local property owners have said it needs to be replaced - which is exactly why we're delivering a new concrete structure that's both higher and wider.
"These two new projects build on a series of road safety upgrades we're already delivering across the Goulburn Mulwaree region, as part of my commitment to working with council and the community to support their local priority projects."
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Cr Nina Dillon:
"We welcome this additional funding from the Australian Government, because it means Goulburn Mulwaree Council can continue improving the safety of our local roads.
"Delivering these two new projects is a major win for our community - because we know how important it is that our local roads keep pace with increasing traffic.
"We have a strong partnership with the Australian Government, and this is what we can deliver for our community when we work together."
