GUNNEDAH has missed out on any big ticket items in the federal budget this week, but Parkes MP Mark Coulton remains confident money will flow to the region in various shapes and sizes.
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The federal MP has been pushing for an upgrade to Grain Valley Road between Mullaley and Boggabri, but no funds were allocated to the project in Tuesday night’s budget.
Mr Coulton indicated $3.5 billion allocated for the Roads of Strategic Importance program could benefit the electorate.
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Councils within the electorate are also set to receive a cash boost with the federal government to allow them early access to funds.
“This cash injection of more than $1.2 billion will give councils the opportunity to start work immediately on new projects and to benefit from additional interest on cash in the bank,” Mr Coulton said.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
