The Federal Government has announced $162.53 million in funding to repair or replace 186 bridges across Australia in Round Three of the Bridges Renewal Program. 

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the government's contribution under Round Three has been limited to $5 million per project "to allow for a wider distribution of projects." 

“The Australian Government's financial commitment in this round will be matched by successful proponents, delivering a total investment of at least $345 million towards upgrading bridges," he said. 

“The bridges renewal program gives local, state and territory governments the support they need to replace and upgrade key bridges. 

“This new funding is in addition to the $216 million already committed under the first two rounds of the program, which has seen 201 bridge projects being upgraded or completed.

“The upgrade of these bridges will improve driving conditions for residents and local freight operators, by delivering safer and more productive bridges that are fit-for purpose."

A full list of successful round three projects is available at infrastructure.gov.au/bridges.