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DUBBO Regional Council is receiving $4,864,992 from the state’s Fixing Local Roads funding which will be used to clear backlogs of local urban street and rural road reseals.

Wheelers Lane and Keswick Parkway roundabout will receive the handsome sum of close to $1 million worth of rehabilitation, while 2100 metres of Old Mendooran Road will be sealed at a cost of $1,160,100.

The Federal Government is boosting the State Government’s $500 million program, with an addition $191 million, of which 14 local councils will share $43.9 million in the Federal electorate of Parkes,” local member Mark Coulton said.

“This is a massive win for the entire Parkes electorate.

“Under the first round of this program, funding will go to 38 projects in the electorate which will mean smoother and safer trips along the roads our communities use every day.

“This is about delivering small improvements that can make a huge difference. These projects will drive valuable jobs in our region over the next 12 months as councils get cracking on works.”

Projects need to be delivered within two years of receiving funding to ensure that local communities are benefiting sooner.

Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said, “This is about delivering projects that can make a big difference for local communities – projects that will drive valuable jobs in our region over the next 12 months as councils get cracking on delivery

“It’s a wonderful example of what can happen when governments work collaboratively towards a common goal.