The funding, which will see local government areas (LGAs) within the Bendigo electorate receive $41.37 million over a 5-year period, will reach $1 billion nationally from 2027/28.

The 5-year allocation for the City of Greater Bendigo is $19,764,128, an increase of $8,534,548.

Roads to Recovery provides funding to local councils and allows them to plan for the long-term maintenance and upgrade of their road network.

It directly impacts the quality of our local roads, allows for potholes to be filled, pavements to be repaired, culverts to be installed to improve drainage and keep roads open during bad weather, and helps makes sure we all get home safely.

The increased funding is part of a series of changes aimed at strengthening investment in safer, more productive local roads across Australia.

The Black Spot Program will also rise from $110 million to $150 million per year, meaning more money for improving some of the most dangerous sections of our roads.

The new Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program has $200m available per year, $50 million more than was available for the two programs it replaced.

For more information, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives.


QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENDIGO, LISA CHESTERS MP: 

“The Albanese Labor Government will significantly increase the funding delivered directly to local councils, so they can deliver projects that make our roads safer.

“Being the Member for a regional electorate like Bendigo, I understand how important road safety is for our rural and regional communities.

“The increased funding is pivotal to ensuring councils have the resources they need to keep our roads safe and free of obstructions and hazards.”

Full breakdown of Roads to Recovery funding by LGA (24/25 - 28/29):