ROADS and infrastructure were the big winners for the Tenterfield Shire in last week’s state budget announcements.
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Some ongoing projects within the region will benefit from budget promises.
Following on from a $12 million pledge from the state government to continue works on the Mt Lindesay Rd, a further $7 million will be dispersed between Tenterfield and three other councils for road maintenance.
Member for Lismore Thomas George said he was pleased to see his electorate receive important funding.
"The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has shown financial discipline and economic competence to turn this state around from the days of Labor, making possible a budget that will make a positive difference to the lives of all people in NSW," he said.
“This budget continues our commitment to Lismore Base Hospital Stages 3a and 3b, with over $75 million this financial year to continue the redevelopment and upgrades which will make a huge difference to the lives of staff, patients, and their families."
Funding has also been delivered for the commencement of the new Bonalbo MPS.
In addition to health, funding has been provided to continue or commence road projects.
Nearly $7 million will go to Tenterfield, Lismore, Tweed and Kyogle councils for local road maintenance, $5 million to commence construction of the new Tabulam Bridge, $2.6 million for continued planning for the upgrade of the New England Highway at Bolivia Hill and $2.4 million for works on the Summerland Way and Bruxner Highway
Over $1.2 million will be dispersed for social housing upgrades in the electorate, as well as $1.4 million for community transport.
"All these allocations are on top of the $26 million CSG buyback earlier this financial year and $24 million commitment last week from the state and federal governments for the completion of the Woodenbong-Legume Rd upgrade," Mr George said.
The 2016-17 budget has reported a surplus of $3.4 billion in 2015-16.
The budget forecasts an even higher surplus of $3.7 billion in 2016-17 and surpluses across the forward estimates. The state’s triple-A credit rating has been reaffirmed by both rating agencies.