APC's Success with Grant Funding Continues
Council is delighted to announce that we have been successful, once again, in receiving grant funding from the Federal Government.
We have secured a whopping $439,500, through the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program, towards the Two Wells Roundabout. Construction of the Two Wells Roundabout will provide a safer link between Gawler Road and Port Wakefield Road, by converting the existing T-junction to a roundabout.
Council has received a further $107,500, through (Round 5) of the Bridges Renewal Program, for the Wasleys Bridge Upgrade. The upgrade will aim to prolong the life of the Heritage status bridge.
It was my pleasure to meet with Mr Rowan Ramsey MP, Federal Member for Grey, early on Monday morning and together, view the proposed location of the Two Wells Roundabout and then travel to the Wasleys Road Bridge to see firsthand where the grant funding will be spent. The allocation of Federal grant money to both these projects will enable the items to go ahead. Repairs to the historic bridge in order to maintain a safe transport route along with the Two Wells Roundabout that will manage traffic flows and the safety of road users are key items Council has been wanting to bring to fruition.
APC Chief Executive Officer, James Miller, said, “Management has been working feverishly to secure grant funds for these two vitally important projects for quite some time and I am absolutely thrilled with today’s announcement. The allocation of grant funds towards the Wasleys Road Bridge and the Two Wells Roundabout will ease the financial burden on our ratepayer base significantly.”
“Management will continue to explore funding opportunities with the Federal and State Governments to deliver infrastructure projects and create employment opportunities across our region,” stated Miller.
On behalf of APC I sincerely thank the Australian Government for their generosity and acknowledge the work Rowan Ramsey has done for the people of the Plains.
Mark Wasley
Mayor
30 September 2020