Freight operators and motorists can look forward to safer and more efficient journeys with the Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing the latest funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program.
Mr Saunders said Dubbo Regional Council has secured over $1.74 million as part of its plans to upgrade Saxa Road.
“This is part of a massive upgrade to meet the standard requirements for this critical freight route in the Dubbo LGA, to improve connectivity and road access for heavy vehicles and local users,” Mr Saunders said.
“I’m very happy to see Saxa Road receive vitally important upgrades that will keep our local economy moving.
“We are committed to improving the roads that freight operators and locals use every day to help you get from A to B safer and more quickly”.
The funding will enable council to start much needed works to Saxa Road and will include 3kms of pavement widening and strengthening, seal widening, extension of existing culverts and installation of new box culverts, improving table drains and clear zones, new two-coat bitumen, centre and edge lines and the installation of traffic signs and guideposts.
Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson welcomed the funding.
“Council is responding to an extensive road repairs program, including along Saxa Road, which is going to take time to complete,” Councillor Dickerson said.
“We welcome all the funding we currently receive from the State Government for the roads and this $1.74 million for Saxa Road will assist Council to undertake much needed works.
“Council would also like to thank road users in this area for their patience while works are undertaken”.
The latest round of funding brings the total number of projects funded through the Fixing Country Roads Program to more than 340 across over 80 regional NSW councils.