Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has announced the successful projects in the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
Six million dollars has been provided for three projects in the Northern Territory and $14.4 million for six projects in Queensland, five of which will be completed by councils.
In South Australia $7.1 million fund six projects, one on a state road, the remaining five are council projects.
In Tasmania $400,000 will be used to upgrade 3.4 kilometre upgrade of Nine Mile Road, at Howth.
Five projects have received $3.6 million in funding in Victoria, with four projects on state roads, the other being undertaken by Hume City Council.
In Western Australia $6 million will be invested in five projects, four on state roads, and the fifth project being undertaken by the Shire of Coolgardie.
All successful projects provide matching funds under the funding program.
A full list of projects can be found at www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wt/releases/2015/March/index.aspx
