The agriculture supply chain is set to benefit from upgrades to a key freight route in New South Wales following a $5 million boost.
The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government are injecting $5 million into the project which is expected to improve safety and freight efficiency
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said the funding would upgrade a major section of Bourke Shire Council’s Bourke to Milparinka via Wanaaring Road project.
“The Wanaaring Road upgrade is one of the most significant road reconstruction projects underway in north west NSW and has already received more than $25 million from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government to complete upgrades along the vital route,” said Farraway.
“We are building the infrastructure that matters and this additional funding will deliver increased resilience, capacity, and improved reliability of freight movements from western NSW to major centres and inland ports across the state.
“The funding will go towards sealing the remaining 28 kilometres of road from Bourke to Wanaaring and replacing Cuttaburra Creek Bridge with a double-lane, three-span bridge.
“By improving the road condition we will reduce medical and emergency response times, increase freight capacity and enhance supply chain movements through the region.”
Bourke Mayor, Barry Hollman, said the funding will build on the work already done by Bourke Shire Council and will enhance the agriculture and broader supply chain within western NSW.
“This upgrade will bring greater social and economic benefits to the community, farmers and businesses across the region by providing a more resilient and reliable access route between Bourke and Wanaaring,” said Hollman.
“Having a hardier, sealed surface along this route will reduce the need for temporary fixes and road closures, allowing council crews and materials to be reallocated to other areas of the council’s road network as needed.”
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