Armidale Regional Council to Restore Critical Road Connection with $319M Project
What happened
A $319 million contract has been awarded to rebuild the Kempsey-Armidale Road, a project overseen by Armidale Regional Council. The reconstruction work, which includes 43 kilometres of the Kempsey-Armidale Road and 5 kilometres of Lower Creek Road, was needed due to damage sustained during the 2019 bushfires and subsequent flooding events of 2020 and 2022. The project is jointly funded by the federal and NSW governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Why it matters
The council stated that the scale of the project was unprecedented for a local council and is the largest infrastructure project being delivered by Armidale Regional Council. The mayor noted that the restoration of this connection is vital to the community and the regional economy.
Who's involved
- Mid North CoastRegion whose connectivity is being restored through the infrastructure project.
- Armidale Regional CouncilLocal government leading the major road reconstruction project.
- ArmidaleCity whose regional connectivity is expected to improve due to the road restoration.
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The entities involved
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Mid North Coast
region in New South Wales, Australia
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Armidale Regional Council
local government area in New South Wales, Australia
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