The Giles Street extension project is now complete, linking Giles Street to the Saleyards Road industrial area via a new three-span, steel-reinforced concrete bridge over McGee\u2019s Gully in Bairnsdale.<\/p>\n
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $2.46 million project was one of several completed or underway in Gippsland.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Australian Government has committed over $1.27 billion towards the delivery of vital transport infrastructure projects in the region, bringing many benefits to the local economy and community,\u201d Mr McCormack said.<\/p>\n
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the project had strong support from local businesses and would have long-lasting safety benefits for the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe project reduces the travelling distance between the industrial precinct and saleyards from 3.7 kilometres to 1.5\u00a0kilometres and provides heavy vehicles with a detour around the Bairnsdale central business district, making the area much safer for motorists and pedestrians,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n
Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Natalie O\u2019Connell said the new bridge and road extension had been eagerly awaited by the business community and heavy vehicle operators.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only does it provide an important link between two busy industrial precincts, but it will reduce travel times and encourage future development in the area,\u201d Cr O\u2019Connell said.<\/p>\n
It is estimated over 1,700 vehicles, including 770 heavy vehicles, will use the new route each day.<\/p>\n
The project was delivered by Tambo Constructions, which is based at Swan Reach.<\/p>\n
The Australian Government committed $588,500 to the project through the fifth round of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program, while the East Gippsland Council committed $1,871,500 through its Capital Works Program.<\/p>\n
Ends.<\/p>\n
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\nMr McCormack \u2013 Colin Bettles 0447 718 781 | Dom Hopkinson 0409 421 209
\nMr Chester \u2013 (03) 5144 6744
\nCr O\u2019Connell \u2013 (03) 5153 9500<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"