SAFER BRIDGES ON THE WAY FOR WA’S ALBANY HIGHWAY
Works have started to replace two ageing bridges on the Albany Highway in Williams, Western Australia. The $12 million project, jointly-funded by the Federal Government and the State Government also includes improvements to Albany Highway and intersection improvements at Richardson Road. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael […]
SAFER GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY A STEP CLOSER
Construction is expected to start by the end of the year on the upgrade of a section of the Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Chittering, with a $28 million contract awarded to deliver the works. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the upgrade would […]
ACT NOW TO ACCESS EXTRA FARM HOUSEHOLD ALLOWANCE: McCORMACK
FARMERS yet to apply for the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) are being urged to act quickly so they don’t miss out on thousands of dollars in additional payments under the scheme.
MASTER CODE DRIVES HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY
A new set of national standards and procedures has been approved by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for industry to follow, to help drive better safety outcomes. Development of the new Industry Master Code of Practice resulted from a $433,000 investment through the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, which is supported by the Federal […]
SIMPLER LAWS FOR SAFER VEHICLES
The Parliament has passed laws to help consumers choose safer vehicles, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says. “We wanted to update and simplify the regulatory system so it is flexible and responsive to support the future of road vehicles in Australia, particularly as advances in technology change how and what we drive,” Mr McCormack said. The […]
TRANSCRIPT: Doorstop Interview in Parkes With: Cr Alan Ward, Parkes Shire Council, 23 November 2018
Subjects: Parkes airport development; drought relief; Inland Rail
Decentralisation delivers 50 new regional jobs
Even more jobs will flow to the regions as the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Decentralisation Agenda continues to deliver. Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of The Nationals and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said up to 50 positions would be created through new or relocated positions at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority […]
WATER SECURITY FLOWS THROUGH PARKS IN PARKES
The two-phase Parkes Wastewater Treatment Plant and Recycled Water Scheme project is going swimmingly, with the Advanced Water Recycling Facility in Parkes complete and the construction of a purpose-built irrigation pipeline under way.
INLAND RAIL TUNNELLING AHEAD
The 1700-kilometre Inland Rail project is moving ahead thanks to the Liberal and Nationals’ Government, with ground-breaking geotechnical work underway for one of the most technically complex segments of nation-building project.
FUNDING UNLOCKED FOR TOOWOOMBA FLOOD FIX
The Australian and Queensland Governments will fund upgrades to the Warrego Highway at East and West Creeks in Toowoomba to better flood-proof the central business district. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the investment would keep the road open during wet weather and improve protection against flooding […]