Council
31 August, 2024
Graham Road gets upgrade
Fernvale will receive $800,000 for kerb and channelling, widening and sealing of Graham Rd.
The funding is part of Federal Government road network funding that aims to improve the safety of local roads, support local jobs and unlock new social and economic opportunities.
More than $8.6 million in Roads to Recovery (RTR) funding will flow to Somerset Regional Council over the next five years – a boost of more than $2.7 million.
This will pave the way for future priority projects, adding to existing works underway, which include the $800,000 Graham Rd upgrade, and $757,579 provided to seal and widen Ivory Creek Road, Ivory Creek.
Through Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.
Somerset Regional Council will receive more than $1.5 million for local priority projects.
Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said that without the funding increases local projects across Blair wouldn’t happen.
“This $29 million in Roads to Recovery Funding over the next five years, including the $11.5 million boost, will ensure that we continue to build a better future in Blair and deliver what our community deserves,” Mr Neumann said.
“I’ll continue to work with our local community to advocate for projects that will support local jobs, boost liveability, and stimulate the economy in Ipswich and the Somerset region.”
Ipswich City Council will also will also receive over $20 million in RTR funding, a boost of almost $8.8 million.
Ipswich projects receiving funding include $1.9 million to build a clubhouse and amenities at Spring Mountain, $671,381 to rehabilitate Adelong Ave, $671,381 to rehabilitate the culvert at Talegalla Rd, and $280,000 for a new solar system for Nicholas Street Library
