Fuel indexation legislation that passed through the federal Parliament in late June will boost Roads to Recovery funding provided to local government councils.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the cash that will "see more road works taking place".

"Our local road network is vital to our regional economy and every resident understands the challenges this region faces with building necessary roads," he said.

"The Australian government's extra funding of over $155 million to local councils in the Parkes electorate over the next two years means that councils can now invest in more of the road upgrades we need.

"This extra funding will deliver a tangible benefit and make our roads and streets safer and more reliable.

"This is a massive boost in funding for our region's road network and I am looking forward to seeing the additional opportunities this decision will create for our councils."

The Roads to Recovery program was introduced by the federal Coalition in 2001.

"Over its almost 15-year history, Roads to Recovery has funded the repair and upgrade of more than 45,000 local streets and roads across Australia, the largest investment in Australia's local roads ever undertaken," Mr Coulton said.

"This includes scores of road and street projects across rural and regional NSW."

Mr Coulton said fuel indexation would boost federal government funding for Roads to Recovery from $700 million to $1 billion in 2015-16 and from $350 million to $1.155 billion in 2016-17.

"This extra $1.105 billion being pumped into Roads to Recovery will be paid to councils under the usual formula as part of their regular quarterly payments without any requirement for councils to match the extra funding," he said.