The Morrison Government is investing in regional priority projects across Durack supporting local jobs, businesses and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price said the exciting developments planned for Durack have been made possible under the latest funding round of the Morrison Government’s $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.
“I work closely with many of the shires and local government organisations throughout Durack and I know the 14 organisations who have received approvals in the latest round of LRCI grants will undertake some important projects to increase the liveability and safety in their communities,” Ms Price said.
“I am proud of the ongoing financial support my government has prioritised to support safe roads across Durack shires and it is very pleasing to see that the City of Greater Geraldton has received $2.6 million for six culvert and floodway renewal projects while funding to the Shire of Gingin will assist some gravel road resheeting,” she said.
This funding is flowing under the third phase of the LRCI program to local councils across Australia to improve their local road networks and deliver priority community infrastructure projects building on the $1.5 billion already approved to deliver more than 6,100 projects nationwide under the first two phases of this program.
“This program is having a significant impact across Durack, not only delivering upgrades to local roads, but other important projects like security cameras, community halls, playgrounds, parks and sports facilities, as well as improved accessibility to public facilities,” Ms Price said.
For more information on the $2.5 billion LRCI program, including the allocations for the $1 billion third phase, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/local-roads-and-community-infrastructure/.
A list of the latest Durack funding is attached.
Media Contact:
Rose Crane 0427 587395, Rosemea.Crane@aph.gov.au.
Mt Magnet Shire Council
$172,850
Shire of Moora
$1,015,714
Shire of Karratha
$1,208,358
Shire of Chapman Valley
$730,874
Shire of Dowerin
$767,492
City of Greater Geraldton
$2,646,504
Shire of Dalwallinu
$1,519,820
Shire of Northampton
$980,602
Shire of Yalgoo
$285,431
Shire of Gingin
$526,685
Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
$397,024
Shire of Upper Gascoyne,
$624,873
Town of Port Hedland
$510,728
Shire of Mingenew,
$173,160