The Albanese Government is delivering targeted transport and community infrastructure projects that will have a lasting impact, in partnership with Goulburn Mulwaree Council.
Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP, is currently in town to inspect the progress of projects, and to discuss the region's priorities.
As part of its commitment to improve the safety of the region's roads, the government has today announced $500,000 towards upgrades on a dangerous stretch of Taralga Road near Dallas Tidyman Drive.
Funded through the Road Black Spot Program, the project will include upgrades to signage and line marking, installation of a safety barrier and guideposts, and improvements to shoulder sealing.
This adds to the $9.4 million flowing to Goulburn Mulwaree Council over the next five years under the Roads to Recovery (RTR) program - a boost of over $4 million thanks to the Albanese Government.
This will fund a pipeline of new works, adding to RTR projects already underway - including surface, guardrail and drainage improvements on Windellama Road on Goulburn's outskirts.
Construction of the new Goulburn SES Unit and Emergency Operations Centre on Crundwell Street is also underway - supported by over $1.4 million from the Albanese Government, $2.1 million from the NSW Government, and $725,500 from Goulburn Mulwaree Council.
The shared Emergency Operations Centre, due for completion later this year, will support all emergency services to coordinate, communicate and respond to future incidents from a central location - accommodating rescue vehicles, specialist equipment, and volunteer training.
Through Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, the Government is delivering over $1.6 million to Goulburn Mulwaree Council to support high-impact projects.
This includes upgrades to the Marulan Soccer Fields drainage, which will boost the site's durability and wet-weather participation - along with the recent resurfacing of the Carr Confoy Park netball courts, supporting increased female participation.
Major road and rail upgrades also continue to progress, as part of the $41.6 million Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities project.
Works include new rail crossovers at Werai near Moss Vale, and Joppa Junction near Goulburn - supporting freight trains up to 1,800 metres in length to be overtaken by faster passenger services.
Under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, over five kilometres of road surface improvements are being delivered on Currawang Road, along with the replacement of two narrow, flood-prone causeways with box culverts - improving safety and flood resilience.
Nationally, the Albanese Government is delivering significant funding increases to support local councils progress their priority projects.
The Roads to Recovery program is progressively increasing from $500 million to $1 billion per year, the Road Black Spot Program is increasing to $150 million per year, and $50 million has been added to the new $200 million Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP:
"It's fantastic to see upgrades to road safety and community infrastructure progressing across Goulburn and surrounds, with significant funding increases from the Albanese Government supporting a pipeline of future works.
"This is a region that's fast-growing and it's important that all levels of government are rowing in the same direction - which is why I'll continue to work with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to support the delivery of priority projects that the local community wants to get off the ground."
Quotes attributable to Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor, Cr Peter Walker:
"Goulburn Mulwaree Council has a large footprint to deliver services to, which is why we're committed to partnering with the Albanese Government to get the best outcomes for our community, and to advocate for projects that matter to locals.
"In particular, we welcome the Roads to Recovery funding boost from the Albanese Government, which will ensure Goulburn Mulwaree Council can continue to progress targeted safety improvements on our local road network - the roads that our community drive every day."
