The Federal Government announced more than $4 million towards the intersection – located near the site of the Greater Shepparton Secondary College currently being built – on Wednesday.
Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said the Victorian Government had contributed more than $1 million towards the project, which is expected to be completed by July this year.
Mr Drum said the intersection will experience heavy traffic due to its close proximity to the college.
“The concept of bringing all four schools into one has led to many questions on how the traffic can be handled, this project assists with that,” he said.
“It’s also a junction that’s close to Notre Dame and St Brendan’s schools so we know that part of Shepparton will be very busy every morning and evening.
“This also co-indices with the entrance to SPC (traffic lights would replace the roundabout at Andrew Fairley Ave, Lockwood Rd and Old Dookie Rd).
“There will be challenges for town planners and the school will need to build capacity for buses, drop-off zones and parking.
“It won’t be simple or easy but the federal government is trying to lessen the impact on our local roads.”
The Federal Government also announced $500,000 for safety improvements near Murchison Primary School which includes electronic speed sings, footpath and pedestrian crossing upgrades. It also received a $126,000 state contribution. St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cobram also received the same funding.
In May 2020, Greater Shepparton City Council received $2 million as part of the federal government's Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.
Five Shepparton road projects received $4.73 million from the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program announced in July 2020.
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