The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local communities. (Only the roads component of this funding is listed on this page.) YEAR PROJECT AG FUNDING 2021 (Phase 3) Delivery of local road priority projects $2,922,716…
The Australian Government is committed to improving road safety and is working with state and territory Governments to deliver safety treatments on road networks nationally, including through the Road Safety Program. State highways and arterial roads are being upgraded through the application of road safety treatments, including shoulder sealing and the installation of rumble strips…
2019 This project will see 4.7 kilometres of natural gravel road upgraded to 6.2 metres sealed road, improving conditions for local motorists and industries. $750,000 Funding Source | Infrastructure Investment Program – Eurambeen Streatham Road Responsible Entity for the Works | Ararat Rural City
2020 This project provides intersection improvements, including the construction of a new roundabout, at the junction of the Glenelg Highway and Eurambeen-Streatham Road. $2,400,000 Funding Source | Infrastructure Investment Program – Eurambeen Streatham Road Responsible Entity for the Works | Victorian Government
The Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) is an Australian Government initiative to fund the upgrade and replacement of bridges to enhance access for local communities and facilitate higher productivity vehicle access. 2019(Round 4) Polland’s Bridge – replacement of the current single-lane composite steel, timber and concrete bridge with a new two-lane concrete bridge. $267,250 2017(Round 3)…
The Financial Assistance Grant program consists of two components: a general purpose component which is distributed between the states and territories according to population (i.e. on a per capita basis), and an identified local road component which is distributed between the states and territories according to fixed historical shares. Both components of the grant are…
The Roads to Recovery Program supports the maintenance of the nation’s local road infrastructure assets, which facilitates greater accessibility and improves safety, and economic and social outcomes for Australians. The Program provides funding to all local government authorities (LGAs). Funding recipients are responsible for choosing road projects on which to spend their Roads to Recovery…
The Western Highway forms part of the Melbourne to Adelaide freight route and is a vital link in the freight flow between eastern and central Australia. This link serves a mix of regional communities and industries, linking major agriculture, including grain, timber, horticulture and livestock production areas of western Victoria and South Australia to Melbourne,…
The Regional Rail Revival is a joint initiative between the Australian federal government and the Victorian state government to upgrade all regional railway lines in Victoria. YEAR PROJECT AG FUNDING 2019 This project will deliver more frequent and reliable services for the growing communities along the line. Works included new stabling facilities at Ararat, signalling…
The project involves finalising planning approvals and commencing preconstruction works for a bypass around the township of Ararat, Victoria. The project is expected to improve road safety, amenity, and commercial opportunities for the town of Ararat by providing a bypass to redirect heavy vehicles. Funding Source | Infrastructure Investment Program Responsible Entity for the Works…
