By Julian Bajkowski The Abbott government is wasting no time in pushing its roads-led infrastructure renewal policy to the nation’s councils, after Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, pledged $300 million to replace decaying small bridges. In a speech pitched squarely at regional councils and the road freight industry, […]
15 November, 2013
By Julian Bajkowski If you ever thought the number of problem potholes and bumpy bridges on regional roads just seems to keep growing, you’re in good company. At least $11.6 billion in roads and bridge infrastructure maintained by cash-strapped councils across Australia are now in a poor to very poor condition according to the latest […]
14 November, 2013
As part of the Alice Springs Transformation Plan the town will receive $4.1 million in funding from the Federal Government. The package includes funding for extra street lighting in problem areas, as well as more support for young people and families. The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin said the safety and […]
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