Palaszczuk Government delivers jobs for Central Queensland
Published on 19 September 2017
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to deliver jobs and economy-boosting infrastructure for the Central Queensland, today announcing the next round of projects for Rockhampton, Livingstone, Woorabinda and Central Highlands councils through the $400 million Works for Queensland program.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Jackie Trad, during a visit to Yeppoon, said the region will receive a $16.18 million investment for community infrastructure.
“Councils across the state have told us how the Works for Queensland program is transforming their communities and delivering jobs and I am very happy to announce these new projects for Central Queensland today,” Ms Trad said.
“Councils have told us that this $16.18 million investment in Central Queensland is also going to create or support more than 480 local jobs.
“This program is all about jumpstarting projects and delivering jobs quickly and I’m proud that we are increasing the funding and giving regional councils another boost.”
Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga said she had seen firsthand the benefits the Works for Queensland program is having on her community.
“Works for Queensland funding is already stimulating the economy, growing jobs and making a big difference in Keppel, with a number of concrete floodways in rural parts of Keppel being constructed making our community more resilient and work is already underway to kickstart the new Yeppoon Homemaker Centre,” Ms Lauga said.
“Most importantly though this means jobs for our community and this announcement means we’ll see that continue.
“New projects through the second round of funding like the upgrade of the Taranganba Road and Frangipani Drive intersection will be great for local families, making the roads around Tarangaba State School safer.”
Mayor of Livingstone Shire Council Cr Bill Ludwig said the additional $200 million of funding builds on the initial $200 million first round of Works for Queensland which was allocated to regional councils in February.
“I am incredibly excited about this new investment in infrastructure for our region, which will deliver more new floodways across the region,” Cr Ludwig said.
“Works for Queensland means jobs for our region and it is great to see the Palaszczuk Government continuing this great program for local councils.”
Mayor of Rockhampton Regional Council Cr Margaret Strelow said the program supports real, meaningful jobs for regional Queenslanders.
“Works for Queensland is all about delivering jobs in our region and these new projects will do just that,” Cr Strelow said.
“This new round of funding will be delivering jobs through tourism projects like the Fraser Park Canopy Walk at Mount Archer and a significant upgrade to the Rockhampton City Hall to make it more appropriate for community use.”
Projects funded include:
- Rockhampton Regional Council will receive $9.05 million investment for 17 projects including restoration of the reception room at Rockhampton City Hall and Mount Archer Summit Circuit Stage 2- Fraser Park Canopy walk.
- Livingstone Shire Council will receive $3.49 million investment for 13 projects including road upgrades and floodway construction for several crossings.
- Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council will receive $1.09 million investment for 8 projects including continuation of the football complex upgrade and installation of animal proof fencing around the airstrip.
- Central Highlands Regional Council will receive $2.55 million investment for 27 projects including upgrading the Bauhinia Memorial Hall and town entrance signage and landscaping.
For more information visit www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/local-government/grants/works-for-queensland.
This media release was provided on behalf of the Queensland Government.