Council welcomes Federal cash for major local bridge upgrades

Noosa Council has secured $2.46M from the Federal Government toward three major bridge upgrades.

Mayor Tony Wellington today welcomed the Federal Government’s contribution.

“To receive funds for all three bridge projects is a major win for ratepayers. Council appreciates this investment by the Federal Government in our local infrastructure,” the Mayor said.

The Bridge Renewal Program funding includes $663,429 to replace Cooroy’s Mary River Road Bridge, $922,256 to upgrade the Orealla Crescent Bridge at Sunrise Beach and $875,000 to replace the Old Noosa Road Bridge at Cooran.

Council will match the funding 50/50.

Council’s Infrastructure Services Director Carl Billingham said Council would finalise the funding agreement with the Federal Government, as well as project details and timing, in the next few weeks.

21 September 2017