Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed $685,000 in joint State and Federal funding for a major road safety project at South Gundarimba, to be delivered by Lismore City Council.

“The project is for improvements at the intersection of Coraki Road and Wyrallah Ferry Road including road widening, installing dedicated turning lanes and a safety barrier," she said.

“Across regional NSW the Albanese and Minns Governments have today announced 33 projects, totalling almost $20 million, under the Road Safety Program."

“The 50/50 funding program focuses on notorious crossings, intersections and key thoroughfares to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes and help protect local road users."

“I’m pleased to see this intersection at South Gundarimba receiving the much needed safety works."

“While the Minns and Albanese Governments are committed to reducing trauma on our roads, as road users we need to make safety the top priority every time we get behind the wheel.”

Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP also welcomed the funding.

“As someone who represents an electorate that covers more than 30,000 square kilometres, I know how important it is that people who travel on NSW’s regional road network get home safely each time they travel.

“The Albanese Government is committed to reducing the number of road deaths and serious injuries on our roads, and I thank the Minns Government for its collaboration on this.

“These projects will make a significant difference to the road safety in regional NSW.”