A CLUSTER of 28 bridges in Northern Victoria, including one on the Nhill-Jeparit-rd at Jeparit, will be strengthened and upgraded under a $35.8 million Labor Government funding commitment. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes has reportedly secured millions of dollars in Andrews Labor Government funding from the Stronger Country Bridges Program, with $35.8 million to be allocated towards the strengthening of 48 bridges in rural and regional Victoria. I am pleased to announce this vital funding which will significantly improve the freight capacity and safety of these bridges, securing jobs, improving productivity and reducing business costs, Ms Symes said. Having met with businesses, transport and freight companies and community and business representative groups in recent months, I am aware of the barriers to productivity and expansion as a result of inferior bridges, she said. Connection These bridges are vital connections not only for local communities but for growing Victorias freight and logistics sector and I am pleased to be able to deliver these projects. Ms Symes said this funding is further proof that the Andrews Labor Government is committed to providing safe, accessible and well maintained roads and bridges in Northern Victoria. Upgrades Bridges to be upgraded as part of the funding include: Nhill-Jeparit-rd, Jeparit. Maryborough-St Arnaud-rd, Moyreisk. Murray Valley Highway, Torrumbarry. Kyambram-Rochesterd,Girgarre. Two bridges over the north eastern railway, near Tallarook. Two bridges over Sunday Creek. Two bridges over the Goulburn River, near Seymour. Two bridges over the Goulburn River floodplain, near Seymour. One bridge over Creighton Creek, near Euroa. Beechworth-Chilternrd, Chiltern. One bridge over Seven Creeks, near Shepparton. Broken River in Shepparton. Five bridges over the Murray River floodplain, near Cobram. Barham-Koondrook-rd, Koondrook. Two bridges on Mortlake Ararat-rd,Maroona. Mclvor Highway, Strathdale. Healesville-Yarra Glenrd, Tarrawarra. Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine. Loddon Valley Highway, Auchmore. Page 1 of 1 24 Feb 2015 Warracknabeal Herald, Warracknabeal VIC Section: General News Article type : News Item Audience : 1,964 Page: 1 Printed Size: 228.00cm Market: VIC Country: Australia ASR: AUD 282 Words: 291 Item ID: 376941875