Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton pictured with Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor Ambrose Doolan. Warrumbungle Shire Council is just one of the councils across the Parkes electorate benefitting from funding under Phase Two of the successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Shovels will hit the ground across the Parkes electorate as more than $9 million worth of projects have been approved to enhance local roads and community infrastructure, while supporting jobs and boosting the economy.
Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton said the funding is part of Phase Two of the Government’s $1.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.
“I’m pleased that councils in the Parkes electorate are getting on with spending this money, which will not only improve local roads and provide for new and upgraded amenities across the region, it will also support job creation, construction businesses and economic growth,” Mr Coulton said.
“The LRCI Program has proven to be a huge success for our region’s councils and communities and every mayor in the electorate of Parkes has expressed appreciation for both rounds of the program which has delivered numerous direct and indirect benefits.
“I will be working closely with local councils to ensure these latest projects get underway to support jobs and businesses as soon as possible.”
Under Phase Two of the LRCI Program, the following funding allocations have been made to councils in the Parkes electorate so far, for a total of 53 projects:
- Bogan Shire Council – $337,753
- Broken Hill City Council – $666,521
- Dubbo Regional Council – $2,105,000
- Gilgandra Shire Council – $697,059
- Gwydir Shire Council – $380,863
- Lachlan Shire Council – $1,578,698
- Narrabri Shire Council – $1,328,728
- Narromine Shire Council – $777,771
- Warrumbungle Shire Council – $1,279,467
Mr Coulton said he is pleased that the construction of these projects is expected to create a total of 330 full time equivalent jobs, with works due to be completed by the end of this year.
“Getting local construction projects underway is important for maintaining jobs and economic growth in the Parkes electorate,” Mr Coulton said.
“Every single job we support makes a huge difference in our local community, now and as we build our way out of the pandemic.”
In the 2020–21 Budget, the Federal Government announced a $1 billion extension of the LRCI program, as part of its COVID-19 economic recovery package.
More information on the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program is available at investment.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure_investment/local-roads-community-infrastructure-program.
Parkes electorate projects funded under LRCI Phase Two so far:
| LGA | Project | Funding |
| Bogan Shire Council | Sealing of 2km of Pangee Road, Nyngan | $297,753 |
| Bogan Shire Council | Construction of an enclosed arena for horse events at Nyngan Showground | $34,000 |
| Bogan Shire Council | Preparation and painting of the Walker Pavilion at Nyngan Showground | $6,000 |
| Broken Hill City Council | Patton Street – Queen Street to Bonanza Street bicycle and walking paths | $236,610 |
| Broken Hill City Council | O’Neil/Uranium Street – Willyama High School to Zebina Street bicycle and walking paths | $306,138 |
| Broken Hill City Council | Rakow Street – Harris Street to Nicholl Street bicycle and walking paths | $123,773 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | Reconstruction of failed road pavement and stormwater infrastructure in Tamworth Street, between Sterling Street and Fitzroy Street, Dubbo | $690,000 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | Construction of new shared footpath on the northern side of Hennessy Drive between Margaret Crescent and Wheelers Lane, Dubbo | $465,000 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | Internal redevelopment of Dubbo City Bowling Club to store the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s large object collection and to become a small music and entertainment venue | $100,000 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | Installation of LED lighting at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre | $300,000 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | Installation of solar PV systems across two civic facilities | $110,000 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | Installation of CCTV cameras and swipe card security access at the Western Plains Cultural Centre | $240,000 |
| Dubbo Regional Council | New plant and equipment for playing surface preparation at Apex Oval, Dubbo | $200,000 |
| Gilgandra Shire Council | Reconstruction and widening of 2km of Leeches Creek Road | $220,000 |
| Gilgandra Shire Council | Upgrades to Gilgandra Rural Museum | $200,059 |
| Gilgandra Shire Council | Fire safety upgrades and landscaping for the Cooee Heritage Centres | $102,000 |
| Gilgandra Shire Council | Landscaping of the State Emergency Services building | $25,000 |
| Gilgandra Shire Council | Reconstruction of 1.6km of the Windmill Walk pathway | $120,000 |
| Gilgandra Shire Council | Construction and installation of a new shade structure for the play equipment in Hunter Park | $30,000 |
| Gwydir Shire Council | Gravel re-sheeting of Peates Road, Goat Road, Blue Knobby Road and drainage works for Hibernia Road, North Star | $380,863 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Road reconstruction and drainage works for Forster Street, Lake Cargelligo | $300,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Installation of new sports storage shed at the Tullibigeal Recreation Ground | $25,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Widening and sealing of Federation Street, Albert | $80,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Installation of new LED sporting lights at the Condobolin SRA Ground | $190,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Swimming pool improvement projects at Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Tottenham | $190,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Installation of new irrigation system at the Lake Cargelligo foreshore | $45,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Installation of new irrigation system at the SRA Soccer Ground, Condobolin | $135,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Youth Centre building renovations, Condobolin | $363,698 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Racecourse skillion roof extension, Tullibigeal | $20,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Barbecue area replacement at Tottenham swimming pool | $50,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Barbecue and shade shelter at the park at 2 Federation Street, Albert | $30,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Installation of new LED sporting lights at the Condobolin netball courts | $30,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Insulation and ceiling replacement for the Tottenham War Memorial Community Hall | $10,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Yard extension for gymkhama and horse facilities at Tullibigeal | $15,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Installation of camp kitchen and storage shed at Burcher | $30,000 |
| Lachlan Shire Council | Water tank mural at Tottenham | $65,000 |
| Narrabri Shire Council | Culgoora Road rehabilitation works | $1,278,728 |
| Narrabri Shire Council | Picnic shelter, electric BBQ, tables, chairs and tree planting at Pilliga Playground | $50,000 |
| Narromine Shire Council | Off-road car park and landscaping improvements to Cale Oval | $400,000 |
| Narromine Shire Council | Gainsborough Road reconstruction | $377,771 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Replacement of amenities building at Robertson Oval, Dunedoo | $307,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Rehabilitation of 1km of Tucklan Road | $200,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Fence replacement at No 3 Oval | $90,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Changeroom renovations at No 3 Oval | $100,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Changeroom renovations at Baradine Oval | $92,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Avonside Road rehabilitation | $80,467 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Rotherwood Road rehabilitation | $80,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Flags Rockedgial Road rehabilitation | $80,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Napier Lane rehabilitation | $80,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Resurfacing of two tennis courts at Coolah | $70,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Installation of automated irrigation system for Binnaway Oval | $35,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | External boundary fence replacement at No 3 Oval | $30,000 |
| Warrumbungle Shire Council | Construction of a new skate park at Bowen Oval, Coolah | $35,000 |
