The NSW Government has announced $9 million to seal the final stretch of Rangari Road in the Narrabri shire.
The funding, from the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Roads Fund, will allow Narrabri Shire Council to seal the last 9.6km of the road, the missing link connecting the Tamworth, Gunnedah and Narrabri local government areas.
Once complete, Rangari Road will be fully sealed for the first time, improving safety, reducing maintenance, and providing a smoother, more reliable route for locals, farmers, freight operators and emergency services.
The upgrade will cut dust, improve traction and reduce potholes, making travel safer and easier year-round, particularly in wet weather when unsealed roads can become impassable, a government spokesperson said.
The $9 million investment brings total government funding for Rangari Road improvements to more than $30 million, completing a
vital regional transport corridor and supporting economic growth across Western NSW.
Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said: “We’re getting on with the job of delivering better roads for regional communities.
“This funding will seal the final stretch of Rangari Road, making a real difference for locals, freight and emergency services who rely on it every day.
“The Labor Government is backing the bush by building safer, stronger connections right across NSW.”
Independent Member for Barwon, Roy Butler said: “This has been a long time coming for our community.
“Rangari Road is a key route for farmers, workers and families and sealing this last section means safer travel, less maintenance and better reliability for everyone.
“I’m pleased to have worked with Minister Aitchison to secure this investment and I will be encouraging council to get moving, to ensure safer roads for Barwon.”
Meanwhile, regular users of Grain Valley Road near Mullaley are still waiting for repairs after damaging flood events.
The road, which connects Mullaley in the Gunnedah shire to Boggabri in the Narrabri shire, was of last Friday listed as “open with caution” but with speed limits reduced to 40kmh in damaged areas. In September, Gunnedah shire mayor Colleen Fuller said council has been waiting since 2022 for government funding to repair Grain Valley Road.
