August 16, 2017
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive some extra money for roads over the next three financial years, thanks to a decision by the State Government to extend a popular grant program.
This week the Council was advised the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS), which was due to wind down at the end of 2019-20, has now been extended an extra year to 2020-21.
TIDS funding is administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and is matched by Councils on a 50/50 basis.
It is used to extend other roadwork programs Councils already have in place.
This financial year, the Council will be using its TIDS funding to complete the following projects:
- Kumbia Road – road widening
- Memerambi Barkers Creek Road – full width construction and sealing
- Kumbia State School – children’s crossing and footpath extension
- Taabinga State School – children’s crossing, footpath extension and kerb and channelling
- Wondai State School – footpath extension and kerb and median works
TIDS projects for the following three financial years have yet to be determined.
“Upgrading and improving the maintenance on our roads has been a major focus for this Council,” Mayor Keith Campbell said.
“Roads and road maintenance are a costly budget items for Council, so any additional funding we receive is a welcome bonus.”
