Local government road funding to increase under new agreement
(WorldNews Politics)

Funding pool for local roads set to increase by $21 million over forward estimates Agreement guarantees local governments 20 per cent of WA licence fee collections for road projects Local road improvements to enhance safety, employment, remote access and tourism Overall funding for Western Australia`s vast network of local government roads will increase under a new agreement struck between the McGowan Government and the WA Local Government Association (WALGA). The State Government has approved a new five-year State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement which guarantees councils receive 20...