In the current round of funding in the Resources for Regions, eleven Local Government Areas are eligible to apply for a share of up to $89 million.

Cessnock City Council became eligible to apply for funding in May and has recently identified 11 projects appropriate to progress to the Expression of Interest submission stage.

The list includes a joint submission with Singleton Council to upgrade Old North Road, Hermitage Road, and Deasey Road that will also incorporate a cycleway; upgrade works on various roads to improve safety, and the replacement of four existing timber bridges.