Mr Johnsen says the Resources for Regions program supports infrastructure projects that improve the social amenity, economic growth and productivity in mining related communities across regional NSW.

“The Ryan Avenue project is an example of the benefits of the Resources for Regions, and one in which the people of Singleton can be proud,” Mr Johnsen says.

“I am also delighted by the news that last week, the NSW Government included Stage 2 of the Town Centre project in those projects shortlisted by the NSW Minister for Regional Development.”

Site works were carried out by civil contractor KCE and commenced in January, with partial road closures and heavy vehicle detours in place.

The project was then undertaken in three stages starting at the southern end of Ryan Avenue and was re-opened to two-way traffic on Friday May 27, five weeks ahead of schedule.

The project included:

Singleton Mayor John Martin says the project was a priority due to the high number of heavy vehicles using the route and the conflicts this created with local traffic and pedestrians.

“Ryan Avenue provides a necessary bypass for heavy traffic away from John Street and has important benefits to the community in terms of travel times, pedestrian and road safety,” Cr Martin says.

“The upgrade compliments the new town centre with our unique red street lights, a similar landscaping palette to that of John Street, six new banner poles, as well as seating and bins for waste and recycling.

“Council was fortunate to obtain $2.93 million for this project from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions fund. The upgrade will benefit the community well into the future.”

For full details and construction photos from the project visit www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/majorprojects