$400 MILLION TO IMPROVE QUEENSLAND BEEF CORRIDORS
The Coalition Government has committed $400 million to seal more than 450 kilometres of Queensland roads and contribute to upgrading heavy vehicle corridors critical to the transport of cattle and beef. Improving the roads will improve supply chains and means suppliers will be able to enter more markets faster, generate more economic activity and create […]
$5 MILLION TO UPGRADE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE FACILITIES
The Coalition Government has committed $5 million to upgrade the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) in Rockhampton to support Central Queensland’s beef industry. The upgrade will add a roof to the facility, increasing safety and animal welfare, as well as creating efficiencies projected to deliver $13.25 million of local economic benefits each year from increased […]
$10 MILLION TO UPGRADE ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT
The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $10 million to the Rockhampton Airport to help fund a new apron to ensure the airport continues to service locals, defence personnel and tourists as it continues to grow to meet future demand. The construction of Bay 7 will incentivise airlines to increase commercial flights, as well as […]
Value Adding in the North!
The Coalition Government is continuing to progress its game changing agenda for northern Australia, with a commitment of up to $11 millionto Haljent Pty Ltd trading as Keppel Brand to build a food value adding manufacturing facility near Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said this commitment builds […]
FUNDING TO ACCELERATE MOTOR SPORT IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
The Liberal and Nationals Government is committing $10 million to the Central Queensland Motorsport Club to help create a permanent, regionally significant motorsport precinct to support economic growth and tourism. The total project cost is $30 million with the Central Queensland Motorsport Club to confirm additional funding from the local and state governments. Deputy Prime […]
$33 BILLION BOOST TO MAKE OUR ROADS SAFER AND ECONOMY STRONGER
The Coalition has committed $33 billion over the next four years to improve road safety and help Australians get home sooner and safer. This includes $65.3 million for a new Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas Program to provide more vehicle rest areas on regional and rural roads, and to improve heavy vehicle rest areas that already […]
NEW VETERAN WELLNESS SERVICES FOR MACKAY
The Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million for wellness facilities in the Mackay region to benefit veterans, Defence personnel and their families. Veteran Wellbeing Centres provide a one-stop shop, established in partnership with an ex-service or community organisation, to better help connect veterans to extensive support and advocacy services already available, with a […]
