Hilltops Council To Receive $5M Financial Boost For Road Repairs

Hilltops Council has over 2700km of roads to manage, so the most recent $5M investment from the NSW Regional and Local Roads Repair Program is more than welcome.

Hilltops Council General Manager, Anthony O’Reilly said council was grateful to receive the additional boost to help undertake essential repairs to their road network, which was significantly impacted by severe flooding, storm damage and persistent wet weather events during 2022.

“These works are essential for the safety of our motorists and the freight network which underpins the agricultural industry, the backbone of our economy,” Mr O’Reilly said.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the latest funding was a welcome boost allowing further repairs to be undertaken.

“This investment is all about improving the roads we use every day, making them safer for the freight industry, tourists, and the commute to and from work or school,” Ms Cooke said.

“It is fantastic to have this funding secured, which builds on an initial cash injection of $943,321 for council to fix potholes announced in December.”

“I am advised council has been sent the funding deeds, and once the deed is executed the money goes into the bank.”

Over the past five years, Hilltops Council has secured over $24.3 million in NSW Government funding to deliver 28 road projects through Fixing Local Roads and Fixing Country Roads on top of assistance through Regional Roads Block Grant program and NSW Disaster Assistance Arrangements.

• Topics:

• Public Works
• Road Safety
• Local Council