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14 December, 2023

Moyne funds three new underpasses

THREE new stock underpasses will be installed across Moyne shire.

By wd-news

The funding was approved at the last Ordinary Meeting of Council, which saw grants of $30,000 awarded.

With the funding delivered, underpasses will be constructed on Gordons Lane at Ellerslie, Swans Lane, Allansford and the Terang-Framlingham Road at Ballangeich.

Moyne Shire mayor Ian Smith said the underpasses would improve safety for motorists and farm staff, as well as improve animal welfare.

“I’m really proud of this program and pleased we have been able to partner with farmers to deliver these three new underpasses,” he said.

“It delivers great safety outcomes for everyone, from road users through to farmers and the animals.

“It also improves farm efficiency and productivity, which helps with economic growth.

“Stock underpasses can be expensive to install, so I’m so pleased council is able to make a contribution to allow farms to have them constructed.”

Cr Smith said the Victorian Government had a previously run a similar contribution program, but funding had not been continued.

“I’d really encourage the government to look at reinstating their program to help even more farmers install underpasses across the state,” he said.

“They drive great outcomes across a range of different areas, from road safety to farm productivity.”

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