IN a major road safety coup, councils in the South West were announced as recipients of the latest round of federal government funding from the Roads to Recovery program.
More than $2.1 billion in funding was announced on Wednesday morning across the country to assist with local road construction and maintenance.
Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino said councils in the region would receive nearly $1.5 million in March to spend on locally identified road projects.
“Quarterly payments through the Roads to Recovery Programme allow councils across Australia to direct local road funding to where it is needed most," Mrs Marino said.
“Our councils rely on Roads to Recovery funding for road projects chosen by the councils themselves, ensuring that local knowledge delivers the best local roads.”
The Australian Government supports local governments to provide vital infrastructure and services through Financial Assistance Grants, Bridges Renewal, Black Spot and Roads to Recovery Programmes.
More information on these programs is available at infrastructure.gov.au.
Councils in the Forrest electorate receiving Roads to Recovery payments in this round include:
City of Bunbury - $402,813
City of Busselton - $285,879
Shire of Capel - $63,519
Collie Shire Council - $243,000
Shire of Donnybrook Balingup - $102,762
Shire of Harvey - $171,615
Shire of Nannup - $208,000
