The governments have drawn close to $700,000 from the Fixing Local Roads program to rehabilitate, ease school time congestion and improve safety between Diamond Beach Road and Fantail Rise.

Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the works would be key to improving safety for Hallidays Point Public School and all road users.

"These works will improve the road surface, road side drainage, create a designated parking area for school drop off and pick up and construct a walkway from the school to Diamond Drive, ultimately delivering a safer environment for students, teachers and road users," Mr Bromhead said.

"Improving the safety of local thoroughfares like Diamond Beach Road ensures safer trips to and from school, work and the shops, which is why the State and Federal governments are together assisting council in the maintenance of local roads, to build a safer and stronger regional NSW."

Member for Lynne, Gillespie said once completed it would mean smoother, safer trips to school, work or even the shops for local residents.

"I'd like to thank MidCoast Council for recognising this project as a local priority, given Diamond Beach Road's importance as a school and local traffic route to this growing community," Dr Gillespie said.

"The Fixing Local Roads program is making a significant difference in the ongoing upgrade and maintenance of our local road network," he said.

"Regional communities like ours heavily rely on our road networks and by continuing to significantly invest in local roads, we are improving that connectivity."

State Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole said the NSW Government was committed to helping councils to create and support jobs, drive productivity and keep our regional communities connected.

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"We're injecting even more funding into the roads in the bush that communities depend on, which means a safer and smoother journey for everyone," Mr Toole said.

"Big infrastructure projects might create a lot of headlines but it is smaller projects like this that make a big difference in people's everyday lives."

The design work of the project is already underway and consultations with the school community will begin shortly.

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