LOGAN Country Safe City chairman David Kenny will campaign for Mount Lindesay Highway funding as the next federal election looms.
Mr Kenny called on the state and federal governments to commit at least $350 million toward the congested state controlled road in order to catch up with population growth.
“Constituents in Forde, Wright, Logan and Scenic Rim all vote and all use the Mount Lindesay Highway.”
In October last year, the Queensland government released its updated ten year plan to upgrade the Mount Lindesay Highway.
Nine projects identified under the plan are yet to receive funding.
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In the meantime, Logan Council will receive just under $14 million to upgrade local roads over the next five years under the federal government’s Roads to Recovery program.
Forde MP Bert van Manen said $37,624, 579 was allocated for the Gold Coast ($23, 676,059) and Logan Councils ($13,948,521) in his electorate.
“The funding provides councils with the ability to invest in upgrading local roads, thereby helping to improve safety and efficiency levels for all users of the network and economic growth in their communities.
Roads to Recovery funding was determined using the proportion of financial assistance grants each council receives and updated assessments completed by local government grants commissions.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said $2 billion would be provided to local governments across Australia.
“This means that the majority of councils will receive more Roads to Recovery funding in the 2019-20 to 2023-24 program than their base allocation in 2012-15,” he said.
Roads to Recovery funding is used by councils to maintain roads, promote greater town access and improve safety.
Mr Kenny said the funds could be used to support Council’s plan to upgrade 44 roads identified on their priority list.
