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INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR CAPRICORNIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY

The Hon Michael McCormack MP
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
Leader of The Nationals
Federal Member for Riverina

The Hon Alan Tudge MP
Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure
Federal Member for Aston

The Hon Michelle Landry MP
Federal Member for Capricornia
Assistant Minister for Children and Families
Assistant Minister for Northern Australia

MEDIA RELEASE

The Morrison-McCormack Government will continue supporting job-creating, economy-boosting infrastructure, as part of our Economic Recovery Plan for Australia, rebuilding our economy to secure Central Queensland’s future.

The Government’s record $110 billion transport infrastructure program and $3.5 billion rolling water infrastructure fund will support local jobs and businesses at the time it is needed most.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Budget delivered on our economic plan for a stronger and more resilient Australia, boosting the economy, providing water security for regional and rural Australia, meeting our national freight challenge and getting Australians home sooner and safer.

“The Budget includes new and additional funding in the 2020-21 Budget for projects and initiatives, supporting more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs over the life of the projects, to get Australia back to work and back in business following the pandemic,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“Funding is being delivered to critical transport infrastructure projects in every state and territory because this is a Team Australia moment where we need every government to work together to chart the economic road back.”

Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the Government was driving the delivery of major infrastructure projects to build the economy and provide certainty for business over the long term.

“Our infrastructure pipeline is driving road investment, substantial rail investment, unlocking the economic potential of our regions and busting congestion in urban areas,” Minister Tudge said.

“The Government’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of City Deals in Townsville, Darwin, Western Sydney, Hobart, Launceston, Geelong and Adelaide will help drive recovery in our cities and make them better places to live.”

Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry said the Government would invest an additional $2 billion for a new road safety program which will support upgrades.

“Improving road safety in Capricornia is a core priority for the Government and that’s why this additional investment builds on the $500 million we are already delivering for targeted road safety works,” Ms Landry said.

“Our community-led recovery plan empowers local governments nation-wide to deliver roads and community infrastructure through an additional $1 billion for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

“Local councils in Capricornia will receive millions to build shovel-ready local priorities, supporting local jobs and local business.

CouncilInitial LRCI Allocation (Construction by 30 Jun 2021)Allocation under LRCI extension (construction by 31 Dec 2021)Total LRCI Funding
Isaac RC$1,546,389$1,579,953$3,126,342
Livingstone Shire Council$906,477$1,605,268$2,511,745
Mackay RC$1,956,590$4,373,723$6,330,313
Whitsunday RC$1,050,537$1,629,782$2,680,319
Rockhampton RC$1,483,455$3,131,662$4,615,117

“This investment, together with the new Road Safety Program will support around 10,000 jobs over the life of the projects and I look forward to locals in Central Queensland benefiting from the local procurement this investment brings.”

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