$60 MILLION TO REPLACE SWAN HILL BRIDGE
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $60 million to replace the Swan Hill Bridge in northwest Victoria as part of its investment in a safer and more efficient freight corridor between Echuca and Robinvale. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack this $60 million would improve […]
SUNNY FUTURE FOR BRUCE HIGHWAY ON SUNNY COAST
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed up to $241 million to majority fund Stage 1 of the Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade, including an additional $91.4 in the 2019-20 Federal Budget. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the project will improve safety and bust congestion on the busy Sunshine Coast section […]
VICTOR HARBOR ROAD A BUDGET WINNER
The Liberals and Nationals will deliver $73.6 million to duplicate Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and McLaren Vale in partnership with the South Australian Government, tonight’s Federal Budget will reveal. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the project would widen the existing road corridor […]
FEDERAL FUNDING SECURED FOR TOWNSVILLE RING ROAD
This week’s Federal Budget will deliver $144 million toward Stage 5 of the Townsville Ring Road. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said duplication of this stretch will see the full length of the Townsville Ring Road upgraded to four lanes, with works to also include a new interchange […]
$100 MILLION FOR GLADSTONE PORT ACCESS ROAD EXTENSION
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed up to $100 million to the upgrade road access to Queensland’s largest multi-commodity port at Gladstone. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Gladstone Port Access Road Extension project is a priority in order to support the state’s mining, agriculture […]
$750 MILLION FOR SOUTH GEELONG TO WAURN PONDS RAIL UPGRADE
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed an additional $700 million to deliver Stages 2 and 3 of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Rail Upgrade to increase the capacity and reliability of the line, bringing its total commitment to $750 million. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack […]
DELIVERING THE PRINCES HIGHWAY’S FAIR SHARE
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $500 million to upgrade the New South Wales section of the Princes Highway, stretching from Wollongong to the Victorian border. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said South Coast communities have passionately advocated for the highway to receive its fair share […]
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER CONGESTION-BUSTING CAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAY PROJECT
The federal government will invest $287.2 million toward delivering the much-needed Captain Cook Highway project to bust congestion and improve road safety. The funding for this game-changing project will be announced in tonight’s federal budget. The project, linking the Cairns CBD to the Smithfield Bypass, will see significant upgrades at the three major roundabouts along the […]
TRANSCRIPT: PRESS CONFERENCE Canberra, 1 April 2019
Subjects: Infrastructure Budget; congestion-busting projects; Labor’s climate policy; election campaign; electric cars; Federal Budget.
TRANSCRIPT: PRESS CONFERENCE Canberra, 1 April 2019
Subjects: Infrastructure Funding; Hinkler Regional Deal.