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Hunter roads undergo $2.7 million upgrade

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Seven projects, totalling more than $2.7 million, have now been delivered across the Hunter, courtesy of the Accelerated Capital Maintenance program.

The NSW Government’s $100 million stimulus spend not only accelerated shovel-ready road and maintenance works but created numerous local jobs, too.

Mulbring’s Vermont Road picked up $825,000 for rehabilitation, while $620,000 went to the improvement of safety at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Sydney Street, Gateshead.

Almost $700,000 resulted in the resurfacing of Lake Road at Argenton and Glendale ($251,802) and 700m of Raymond Terrace Road at East Maitland ($431,275), with an additional $300,000 for the patching of sections of Raymond Terrace Road.

The upgrade of landscaping along the New England Highway around Maitland cost $135,000 with a further $210,000 at High Street Station including the car park.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said the projects were among 150 road and rail tasks to be delivered under stimulus, funded by the NSW Government’s $2.3 billion COVID-19 package announced last March.

“The Accelerated Capital Maintenance program was designed to fast-track projects and proved to be a lifeline for our community,” he stated.

“It delivered safer Hunter roads and stronger freight and rail connections, as well as creating local jobs when they were needed most.

“The package allowed Transport for NSW to bring forward and deliver projects in addition to its planned program of work.

“We’ve also been able to engage local suppliers across NSW, providing a much-needed boost for businesses in the bush.”

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the 150 projects provided a critical boost to regional economies feeling the effects of COVID-19.

“Right across the state, this program alone has delivered 400 kilometres of rumble strips, which reduce the risk of head-on and run-off-road crashes by up to 25%, upgraded 200 kilometres of rail line, and improved carparks and customer amenities at more than 15 regional railway stations,” he added.

“Bringing these projects forward through stimulus funding has given our regional communities a real shot-in-the-arm, especially those who have suffered a triple whammy of drought, bushfires and COVID-19.”

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