New South Wales Government appoints $4.4 Billion to road development and maintenance

New South Wales Government appoints $4.4 Billion to road development and maintenance

 In the gloom of bankruptcy, receivership and budget deficits, there is some good news for motorists in New South Wales. Michael Daley, Minister for Roads has announced an extra $400 million allocation to the development and maintenance or roads throughout the state.

Pacific Highway

Pacific Highway

With $700 Million directed towards the upgrading of the Pacific Highway, this investment marks the biggest in the state’s history.

“Road safety is a top priority for the NSW Government which is why we’re pouring $234 million into road safety projects – an increase of $93 million on last year.

Roadworks on the Pacific Highway at Nabiac

Roadworks on the Pacific Highway at Nabiac

“This is in addition to the safety benefits that will come from our $1.8 billion road construction program and our $1 billion road maintenance program,” Mr Daley said.

Major developments that will be completed this year inlude:

  • $152 million to complete the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Coopernook and Herons Creek;
  • $34 million to complete the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Karuah and Bulahdelah;
  • $12 million to complete the upgrade of the Princes Highway between Oak Flats to Dunmore;
  • $22 million to complete the air filtration plant for the M5 East Tunnel;
  • $21 million to complete the widening of the F3 Freeway to six lanes between Mt Colah and Cowan; and
  • $3 million to complete the Wollongong Northern Distributor extension.
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