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Work is underway on $11.5 million worth of safety upgrades to the Peak Downs Highway, north of Clermont.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Wolfang Road intersection would be upgraded, along with three sections of the highway, between Tea Tree Creek bridge and Myall Creek crossing.
“The highway is being strengthened and widened, making it safer for oversized and over-mass vehicles, as well as regular road users,” Mr McCormack said.
“Two heavy vehicle stopping bays will be upgraded, and a new, protected right turn at the Wolfang Road intersection will improve safety for road train drivers.
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Mayor has a long wish list to share
Cr Chris Raeburn is part of a delegation of mayors from nine regional municipalities that will join Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines at a meeting with the Treasurer.
The meeting was to be held face-to-face, but will now occur online after Victoria was placed in a five-day coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown on Saturday.
Cr Raeburn said a key area of concern for Strathbogie Shire was connectivity – both internet and phone coverage.
“The Ruffy and Strathbogie communities are experiencing significant mobile coverage issues due to a fault at the Mt Wombat tower,” Cr Raeburn said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack and Victorian Minister for Transport.
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Sandfly Road intersection upgrade to create a buzz in Tassie
Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister The Hon Michael McCormack MP and Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, The Hon Michael Ferguson MP.
The Huon Highway and Sandfly Road intersection upgrade is moving along, with the contract awarded to local Tasmanian company Hazell Bros Group – paving the way for work to start in coming weeks.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the project formed part of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments’ jointly funded $46 million stimulus package announced last June to deliver shovel-ready infrastructure projects and urgent road safety upgrades.