The COGB project received $1,919,701 in Roads to Recovery (RTR) funding to repair 1.6 kilometres of Howard Street, between Averys Road and Eaglehawk-Neilborough Road.

The road is a key transport route linking Epsom and Eaglehawk and has seen deterioration over the years due to frequent usage by trucks and heavy vehicles.

Works have started on the reconstruction of the road, which will bring improved access for heavy vehicles along the busy route. 

It follows $1,165,916 in RTR funding delivered in 2023-24 to repair a neighbouring section of Howard Street between Evergreen Boulevard and Bowles Road, bringing the total funding delivered for Howard Street to $3,085,617.

The Albanese Government is progressively doubling RTR from $500 million to $1 billion per year. This brings the five-year RTR allocation for the COGB to $19,764,128.

Labor has a proven track record of partnering with state and local governments to deliver key road projects for the Bendigo region.


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

“There is no doubting just how important local roads are to the Bendigo community, particularly along heavy vehicle transport routes like Howard Street.

“This is one of the busiest roads in Greater Bendigo and in urgent need of upgrading and safety improvements. Without Federal Labor significant investment, it may not have happened.”

“Labor has significantly increased funding provided to local councils to get more projects like this one off the ground.

“Labor is delivering better roads and community infrastructure for Bendigo. I will continue to be a strong voice for Bendigo.”