FOLLOWING meetings earlier this week with Transport for NSW and the Ministers office, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased several of the electorate’s highways will be included in the NSW Government’s 10-month spray sealing program.

The Northern Tablelands will share in $37.5 million put towards more than 470 kilometres of regional roads to improve safety and longevity.

A protective layer of bitumen and aggregate waterproofing will be added to sections of the Gwydir, Carnarvon, Newell, New England and Bruxner Highways.

“The inclusion of Northern Tablelands roads in the spray sealing program is very welcome after a particularly wet winter and an increase in traffic following heavy rain on the coast earlier this year,” Mr Moylan said.

“I have been working hard and knocking on doors for our region to get a look-in when it comes to road funding and improvements, so I am glad to see the NSW Government has listened and included our area in these upgrades.

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has been working hard to secure funding for roads across the region.

“But there is always more to do. Our local council roads need funding and safety improvements, particularly with a bumper harvest season coming up and an increase of heavy vehicles using these connecting routes.

“I am committed to continue advocating for more resources to be directed to our region.

“Motorists in the Northern Tablelands deserve to be able drive on roads which are up to scratch so I will continue to put pressure on the state government to ensure we have safe and functional roads.”