Work on Tatyoon Road is starting to take shape and is anticipated to be completed ahead of schedule.
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The project commenced on October 5 was expected to be completed of March 2021. However, with works progressing well so far, contractors hope to be finished by Christmas if weather permits.
"The road is looking excellent already and will be an asset to the community when it is completed", said Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Dr Tim Harrison.
"This first section is 8.8km long and will be increased to 6.2m wide, sealed and have improvements in drainage.
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"Regional communities rely on these roads for the transport of agriculture and livestock.
"Having wider and better roads allows for larger transports and will greatly improve the ability for our agriculturists to get their product to markets.
"Roads to Recovery is a great program from the Federal Government. The additional funding has allowed for us to continue growing our infrastructure and roads."
The project has been funded by ARCC and the Roads to Recovery Program from the Federal Government, with a budget of $2,841,177.
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