A jointly funded Federal Government and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council project will deliver a $5 million upgrade of the Injinoo Back Road aimed at increasing driver safety. Photo: Supplied.
A $5 million investment into the Northern Peninsula Area community of Injinoo will help keep drivers safer on the road.
The Federal Government announced the “critical infrastructure” funding last week as part of the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP), committing $3.5m to the upgraded construction of Injinoo Back Road.
The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, which will seal 2.99 kilometres of unsealed road, will jointly fund the project, bringing the total investment to $5 million.
Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith said drainage upgrades would also be undertaken to improve flood resilience, as well as geometry corrections and an intersection upgrade to improve overall road safety and ensure compliance with recognised design standards.
“The sealing of this section of road and improving its flood resilience is essential for connectivity for this part of the community,” he said.
“It will also ensure the overall safety for those who travel this road for work and children’s schooling.
“Road safety is so important, and I am proud to work with council on delivering this essential project.”
The Injinoo Back Road project is one of 23 in regional and rural Australia receiving funding through the SLRIP, sharing in more than $63m for road safety upgrades.
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain said work could be undertaken across the country, from northern Cape York down to Tasmania.
“The Albanese Government is firmly committed to ensuring all Australians have access to essential services, and come home safe at the end of the day,” she said.
