* $6m reconstruction of Marlee and Duffs Bridges;

* $8m in Federal funds on the Bucketts Way;

* $9m in Federal funds on Gloucester Road, Manning Point Road and Old Bar Road;

* $3.1m in Federal funds on Dickenson and Dyers Crossing Bridges;

* $2m in State funds on The Lakes Way;

* $5m in State funds on Wallanbah and Avalon Roads;

* $6.5m in SRV (Council’s Special Rate Variation) funds on Manning Point Road, Saltwater Road, Lobban Road, Murray Road and Pulteney Street;

* $1m in SRV funds on a gravel road resheet program and;

* $1 in Roads to Recovery Federal funds on resheeting Glenwarrin, Bunyah, Bobin Creek and Cedar Party unsealed roads.

HIGHLIGHTS in the draft operational plan for 2012/13 include:

* A decision on the long term management arrangements for the Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Wingham Memorial Pool.

* Implementation of council’s Open Space Strategy to deliver improved facilities to targeted parks and reserves in the future.

* Delivering improved organics processing at the Bucketts Way Landfill using Mobile Aerated Floor technology.

* Developing an eBook collection within Library services.

* Indigenous and youth initiatives at the Manning Entertainment Centre.

* A new program of arts marketing and outdoor functions at the Manning Regional Art Gallery.

* Review of infrastructure processes to ensure work is carried out to contemporary standards.

* A trial of new methods and materials to improve the life of unsealed roads.

* Investment in additional plant and management of fleet and plant equipment to ensure the effectiveness of work crews.

* Opening of Cattai Wetlands to the public on a permanent basis.

* Construction of an Aviation Business Park at Taree Regional Airport.