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More bus stops around the State are set to be upgraded with round two of the All-access All-weather Bus Stop Upgrade Grant Program now open for applications from councils.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said almost 100 stops were already approved for an upgrade through the first round of the program announced in June.
“Round one saw funding spread across nine local government areas around the State from Brighton to Burnie with state government funding matched by councils,” Mr Ferguson said.
“Available for bus stops located on council roadsides, the program sees the state and local government coming together to improve facilities for local communities and encourage more people to give buses a try.
“The program aims to bring the state’s priority stops up to modern accessibility standards making life easier for those with mobility issues.
“It is also providing facilities that are more comfortable for passengers whether waiting in sunshine, rain, hail or snow, or anywhere in between.
“Round two of the program will allow more local government areas to submit their priority bus stop upgrade proposals for assessment and funding.
“By assessing stops based on factors including patronage levels and the number of health facilities and businesses within the area serviced by the bus stop we are making sure the most used and most needed shelters are prioritised.
“With the round one upgrades expected to be complete by January, opening round two now will mean we have a pipeline of projects ready to proceed.
“With some 3,500 bus stops located around the state, anyone wanting to nominate one for an upgrade should speak to their local council,” Mr Ferguson said.
