Upper Lachlan Council has completed $30.8 million worth of infrastructure projects in the four-year term which ended on June 30.
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And in addition Council has completed $13.2 million of road contract expenditure for the Roads and Maritime Services on State Roads MR54 (Goulburn – Tuena).
These figures are revealed in an end-of-term report presented at the last meeting of the current Council by Finance Director Mr. Andrew Croke.
In his extensive report of Council’s activities over the past four years, Mr. Croke detailed the infrastructure projects which amounted to $30.8 million.
Major items included $10.8 million for the Gunning and Dalton water treatment and supply, $1.8 million for Taralga water supply, $3.2 million to seal the Crookwell – Taralga Road; $2.5 million for reconstruction and sealing of Gurrundah, Range and Grange Roads, plus Learys Lane and Bannister Lane (associated with the Gullen Range wind farm).
$2.1 million was spent on roads associated with Taralga wind farm.
Gullen Range wind farm road works accounted for a further $2.4 million.
$257,000 was spent on new sealing of the Iron Mine Road at Crookwell, with a further $350,000 for pavement rehabilitation and stormwater system repairs in Crookwell’s main street.
A further $2.1 million was spent on the 2012 flood damage road restorations.
Commenting on Mr. Croke’s report, retiring Mayor Cr. John Shaw said Council had worked in partnership with other levels of government and private enterprise to provide significant services and outcomes for the community.
“These partnerships are made possible through Council’s strong financial stability and capacity to deliver large community infrastructure assets.
“With a unique balance of skills and experience Council has the unrivalled capacity to get on with the job.
“The Upper Lachlan Shire is a vibrant and growing region, with a strong community at its core. The next decade will be critical for the Shire as we plan for increased population growth and climate change.”