Four existing intersections in Gilgandra, New South Wales will receive a $40 million to upgrade to make them safer for heavy vehicle drivers and locals.
The Australian Government is contributing $32 million towards the project, with the New South Wales Government contributing the remaining $8 million.
The upgrades will be designed to open up bypass access for all heavy vehicles and reduce the number of heavy vehicles passing through Hargraves Lane and Federation Street.
Currently, some larger heavy vehicles are unable to use Gilgandra’s heavy vehicle bypass because these intersections can’t be safely navigated, meaning some of the biggest and heaviest vehicles need to travel along the Castlereagh Highway (Miller Street) which runs through the town centre.
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Catherine King, Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister said these intersection upgrades will be significant for both Gilgandra locals and the truckies who transport goods through and around the town.
“We’re proud to partner with the New South Wales Government on strategic investments like this that make our roads safer and more efficient,” she said.
The New South Wales Government has carried out preliminary investigations to determine the requirements for each of the key intersections and is currently consulting with Gilgandra Shire Council and other key stakeholders to refine the proposed improvements.
A Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and concept designs for the proposed intersection upgrades are expected to be placed on display for public feedback by late 2025.
For more information, https://www.nsw.gov.au/
