Robe District Council has been allocated almost $740,000 towards community facility and infrastructure developments in the area. The Federal Government has approved funding of $739,428 for the council as part of the $1.5b Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.

The council’s Town Entrance Statement, which received $130,000 of the funding, was officially opened last week. Robe Mayor Alison Nunan said the community had long-sought the project. “A huge thank you to the Federal Government for providing the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program stimulus funding which council were able to assign $130,000 of this funding towards constructing a fantastic Town Entrance Statement for Robe,” she said.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important for maintaining jobs and economic growth. “I am so pleased that Federal Government funding can support these worthwhile projects within Robe District Council,” he said.

“Every single project we support makes a huge difference in our local community, that is why we have moved quickly to approve funding. “It’s fantastic to see the completion of the new Town Entrance Statement for the local community and visitors to enjoy.”