A dangerous section of Middle Arm Road has been significantly improved thanks to funding from the federal government.
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Some $480,000 was gained for the project through the Federal Government Blackspot Program and work, which commenced in March, is nearing completion.
The project included nearly three kilometres of shoulder widening, the establishment of a guard rail, installation of speed advisory signs and strip sealing on edges.
Mayor Bob Kirk thanked the government for the support of the project.
"The Blackspot Program is a very important one for regional areas like Goulburn Mulwaree, as decisions are based on the raw crash data," Cr Kirk said.
"This means the money goes to where it is needed, which is clear with the Middle Arm Road works now completed.
"The shoulder widening has been able to be undertaken on a significant stretch of road, and all users of Middle Arm Road would appreciate improved safety outcomes."
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said he was pleased to see this dangerous section of the road improved.
"Community input is always critical in identifying these blackspots; council has taken this feedback on board and thanks to funding from the Federal Government this section of road is now much safer for vehicles."
Two serious crashes occurred on this stretch of Middle Arm Road in 2016, which was the basis of this grant funding application.
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