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Funding for Roundabout BeautificationRegional Roads Victoria is currently constructing these roundabouts. By Portal Admin - 1st July 2020 - Back to News Bass Coast Shire Council will allocate $113,000 in the 2020/21 Budget to beautify Phillip Island's newest roundabouts, on Woolamai Beach Road and Back Beach Road
For the full media release, please visit: https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/funding-for-roundabout-beautification
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
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