Towns across the Parkes electorate will share in over $5.3 million of funding from the Commonwealth Government to support vital upgrades to local bridge infrastructure under Round Two of the Bridges Renewal Programme.
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Bridges Renewal Programme underpins the Government’s support for local bridges which are vital in ensuring communities and local businesses have easy access to essential services, traffic movement and the efficient transportation of road freight.
“The Bridges Renewal Programme is designed to bolster the productivity of Australia’s local bridges and give councils the support they need to better serve communities and drive greater efficiency in road freight and traffic movement,” Mr Coulton said.
“It is clear that councils have thought seriously about how well their proposal addresses the objectives of the Programme and, in many cases, have taken the time to consult with local industry on their needs and priorities.
“These upgrades mean local communities in the Gilgandra, Narrabri, Walgett, Coonabarabran and Wellington areas will have access to safer and more reliable road access.
“This will not only reduce the time taken to transport freight from farms and local industry, but increase productivity and economic gains.
“These projects were identified as priorities by local government and the works will be managed by local government, showing the Coalition Government’s commitment to providing real outcomes from the local level up.”
Details of successful projects are provided below.
Further information on the Bridges Renewal Programme is available at www.infrastructure.gov.au/bridges
Council
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Project Name
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Brief Project Description
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Total AG Funding
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Total Project Cost $000s
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Gilgandra Shire Council
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Luckie’s Gully, Bearbong Rd, Wallumburrawang
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Replace existing pipe culvert with two lane concrete bridge
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$434,500
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$869,000
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Gilgandra Shire Council
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Wallumburrawang Creek, Tooraweenah Rd, Wallumburrawang
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Replace a 20 t limit, timber bridge with a 124 t limit, two lane, concrete bridge
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$627,000
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$1,254,000
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Gilgandra Shire Council
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Webb’s Crossing, John Renshaw Parkway, Tonderburine
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Replace a damaged culvert with two lane concrete bridge
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$401,500
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$803,000
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Narrabri Shire Council
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Eulah Creek Road Bridge, Eulah Creek
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Replace a single lane timber bridge with a two lane concrete bridge
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$378,000
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$756,500
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Walgett Shire Council
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Blacks Timber Bridge, Billybingbone Rd, Carinda
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Replace a single lane timber bridge with a two lane concrete bridge.
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$445,500
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$891,000
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Walgett Shire Council
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Harris Timber Bridge, Brewon Rd Walgett
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Replace a single lane timber bridge with a two lane concrete bridge
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$445,500
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$891,000
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Walgett Shire Council
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Wanourie Timber Bridge, Brewon Rd, Walgett
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Replace a single lane timber bridge with a two lane concrete bridge
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$668,250
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$1,336,500
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Warrumbungle Shire Council
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Allison Bridge on Black Stump Way, Coolah
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Replace a two lane bridge increasing the capacity from GML (62 t) to HML (68 t).
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$965,000
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$2,010,000
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Warrumbungle Shire Council
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Ross Crossing Bridge, Blue Springs Rd over Talbragar River
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Replace a one lane timber bridge with a one concrete bridge over Talbragar River.
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$350,000
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$700,000
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Wellington Council
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Gundy Creek Bridge, Renshaw McGirr Way
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Replace a two lane timber bridge with a two lane concrete bridge for HMLs.
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$620,041
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$1,240,082
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