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COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Funding Awarded to Upper Hunter Shire Council

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The Australian Government's Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has provided financial support to the Upper Hunter Shire Council to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects under the COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Phase 1). This grant award aims to support local councils in delivering essential infrastructure projects, creating jobs, and enhancing the resilience of local economies. The Upper Hunter Shire Council has been selected for this funding due to its significant contribution to the region's economic and social well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Australian Government has awarded a grant of $1,193,037.00 (GST inclusive) to the Upper Hunter Shire Council under the COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Phase 1).
  • The grant will support the delivery of priority local road and community infrastructure projects in the Upper Hunter Shire, creating jobs and enhancing the resilience of local economies.
  • The grant recipient is the Upper Hunter Shire Council, with an ABN of 17 261 839 740, and its grant delivery location is in the same shire.
  • The program aims to support local councils in delivering essential infrastructure projects, creating jobs, and enhancing the resilience of local economies.
  • The grant is part of the ITCRD 20/21 3.2 - Local Government Grant Program: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Statistics:

  • The grant value is $1,193,037.00 (GST inclusive).
  • The grant is part of the ITCRD 20/21 3.2 - Local Government Grant Program, which aims to support local councils in delivering essential infrastructure projects.
  • The program has a grant term from 16-Dec-2020 to 30-Jun-2022.
  • The grant award is managed by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.
  • The grant recipient's location is in Scone, NSW, Australia.

Sources:

  • Grant Opportunity: Grant Award View - GA153687
  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
  • ITCRD 20/21 3.2 - Local Government Grant Program: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
  • COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Phase 1) Guidelines

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