With roads being an important issue for the majority living in our local community, this is a good news story to end your day.

The Federal and State Governments will join forces to deliver a program which will improve local roads and create jobs.

The Federal Government has committed $191 million to build on the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Local Roads program, ensuring even more communities benefit.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this is about generating jobs, encouraging spending and stimulating local economies.

“This will see $14.5 million invested across 16 projects in our electorate,” Mr Hogan said. “It means smoother, safer trips along the roads our community use every day.”

State Member for Clarence and Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Infrastructure Chris Gulaptis said this will drive real results for the region.

“This is about delivering small 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,” Mr Gulaptis said.

In Lismore the roads that will receive funding include: 

• Wilson Street (Casino Street to Robert White Bridge)
• Diadem Street (Laurel Avenue to Leycester Street)
• Caniaba Road (Ch. 527 to Muldoon Road)
• Tregeagle Road, Tregeagle
• Uralba Street (Brewster Street to Diadem Street)
• Cowlong Road (Soward Close to McKenzie Road)
• New Ballina Road (Ch.250 to O'Flynn Street)
• Woodlawn Road (Woodlawn College to 330m south of Savins Road)