Hannah Hammoud
Hume council has received more than $2.5 million to improve local roads and infrastructure as part of phase four of the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
On Wednesday, May 3, Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King announced that Hume council will receive a total allocation of $2,552,055.
Ms King said the government is committed to prioritising road upgrades in regional, rural and outer urban areas.
“We are delivering our election commitment of a further $250 million through phase four,” Ms King said.
“We know many councils across the country are struggling to maintain and improve their local road networks, especially following repeated flooding and other natural disasters in recent times.
“We [are supporting councils] in their vital role in delivering critical infrastructure for their communities.”
Hume council said Cobram Street in Broadmeadows, Mason Street between Waratah Street and Salvator Drive in Campbellfield, and Oaklands Road in Oaklands Junction are proposed to receive the funding and the designs well progressed.
Councils across Australia will be able to access their phase four funding allocations from July 2023, with projects to be delivered by June 2025.
