He copped criticism last month for unofficially opening a state government funded bridge, but now Barnaby Joyce has federal funding to boast about.
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Four new bridge upgrades in the Northern Tablelands, all in his New England electorate, will receive federal government funding.
The $1.5 million includes funding for two bridges in Tenterfield Shire, along with one near Armidale and another in the Glen Innes region.
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"We're fast-tracking these investments to provide safer roads and better bridges as well as more employment and added economic stimulus for the New England," Mr Joyce said.
"Whether you're in Tenterfield, Armidale or Glen Innes, delivery of this infrastructure will provide a much-needed boost to jobs and the local economy as construction ramps up."
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The government will spend $365,500 to replace Paddys Flat Road (North) Bridge and $350,000 for Paddys Flat Road (South) Bridge in the Tenterfield Shire.
A further $375,000 will fund replacement of the Martins Gully-Shambrook Ave Bridge in the Armidale Regional Council area and $472,500 will go toward the Yarrow Creek Bridge - Mt Mitchell Rd near Glen Innes.
After Mr Joyce used a red ribbon and scissors to conduct the unofficial opening, a video of it was posted on Mr Joyce's Facebook page.
In the video Mr Joyce said he was opening the bridge to help out the state government, so they "didn't have to worry about it".
When state MP Janelle Saffin complained that Mr Joyce had held his own 'opening' in state parliament, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall interjected calling out "Barnaby is a goose".
