Boosting Newell Highway flood mitigation south of Forbes

The Australian Government will contribute $50 million to improve flood mitigation on important sections of the Newell Highway between West Wyalong and Forbes.

The new funding is in addition to the NSW Government’s existing $200 million commitment, bringing total project funding to $250 million.

The Australian Government funding for this project will be delivered through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative, which helps connect regional businesses to local and international markets, and better connect regional communities.

This additional funding will enable well-known flooding issues on this important section of the Newell Highway to be addressed.

For more information on the project, visit nswroads.work/ww2f.

More information on the Australian Government’s ROSI initiative is available at https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/national-initiatives/roads-of-strategic-importance.aspx.