A bridge across the Macquarie River at Dixons Long Point, along with paving of the road, to better connect Mudgee to Orange has received $16 million announced in Tuesday's budget.
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This will be delivered through the Federal Government's Roads of Strategic Importance initiative.
Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee said the upgraded crossing will deliver a wide range of benefits, including opening up the Central West to tourism and better connecting Mudgee, Orange and Bathurst.
"The late Sir Charles Cutler, who served his country with distinction in World War II, as Deputy Premier and also Member for Orange was a strong advocate of this project. His vision can now become reality," he said.
"The naysayers said that it could never be done and that it wouldn't happen. Indeed, it was often referred to as the Holy Grail of unfinished road projects.
"While it's taken some time, I'm absolutely delighted to have finally delivered this project for the communities of the Central West."
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