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Works have officially started in the new Airport Boulevard in Ballina.
The project started with the construction of the first roundabout on Southern Cross Drive, near the entrance to the airport.
The whole project includes the construction of Airport Boulevard, the extension of and connection to Boeing Ave, a connection to North Creek Road, construction of three roundabouts, bulk earthworks and fill, kerb and gutter works, landscaping and underground services.
With a final cost of almost $10 million, $3 million was provided by the Federal Government and $6.7 million came from Ballina Shire Council.
The road is expected to be finished in six months, weather permitting.