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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Howard, John

Period of Service: 11/03/1996 - 03/12/2007
Release Date:
29/03/1998
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
10860
Released by:
  • Howard, John Winston
NEW ROAD WORKS FOR THE SHOALHAVEN

I was delighted to declare Main Road 92 from Nowra to Nerriga a Road

of National Importance this afternoon. A declaration of Road of National

Importance provides for the Commonwealth to fund this important regional

transport link.

This provides the basis for a significant upgrading of the existing

road and over 300 new jobs for the region.

This upgraded transport link will provide a significant stimulus to

the region. It will cut travel time and transport costs, with associated

benefits for business in the area. It will provide better links for

the tourism industry while also making the roads safer.

These new road works will generate at least 300 new jobs in the region,

not only from the road works and associated industries, but also from

the expansion of other sectors benefiting from the improved transport

links.

Efficient infrastructure is vital to ensuring regional Australia has

the opportunity to grow to its full potential and so the Coalition

Government remains committed to the upgrade of infrastructure in regional

Australia.

We have facilitated the building of the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway,

introduced the Roads of National Importance Programme and reinvigorated

the Black Spots Programme to name but a few initiatives.

Pledging support for upgrading Main Road 92 is part of this commitment

to rebuilding regional Australia. I am proud to have my Government

as such a strong supporter of this important project.

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