The Federal Government is funding a $22.9 million freight precinct in the Goulburn Valley to drive economic growth and improve freight efficiency.
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Through a partnership between the government and the Greater Shepparton City Council, this investment will deliver critical enabling works, including road connections into the new freight precinct, located outside Mooroopna west of Shepparton.
The construction of a new roundabout and upgrades to Simson Road will enable large, high productivity freight vehicles to access the facility.
“The local community has been calling for this new Goulburn Valley Link Freight Precinct and I’m thrilled the Albanese Labor Government is able to support the delivery this project for the Goulburn Valley,” senator for Victoria Jana Stewart says.
“We are getting on with delivering a better future for all Victorians, and this project will improve freight connections for job-creating regional businesses in our state’s north.
“I’m proud to be part of a government which believes in boosting our regions, partnering with local councils such as the City of Greater Shepparton, and building the infrastructure we need to thrive.”
Federal minister for transport, Catherine King says the Goulburn Valley is a powerhouse of agriculture and innovation.
“This freight and logistics precinct will capitalise on its location and its connection to national and interstate transport links,” she says.
“I’d like to thank Greater Shepparton for their advocacy on this critical project. Our government is proud to partner with them to improve the productivity and resilience of freight for the broader region.”
Works on the project are expected to begin in early 2025.
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