Media Releases
Tuesday, 12th May 2009
In this Budget the Rudd Labor Government is investing $1.5 billion in Queensland's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
All up, the 2009-10 Budget delivers an increase in federal funding of $668 million, or 80 per cent, over the 2008-09 Budget for Queensland road and rail projects, $318 million of which will be provided immediately (in 2008-09) to keep key projects moving forward.
As well as putting in place the modern, well-planned transport infrastructure vital to Queensland's and the nation's long term prosperity, our record investment program will support jobs and provide an immediate stimulus to local economies.
During 2009-10, work will start on a range of major road and rail projects including:
At the other end of the construction cycle, a range of major projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2009-10, including:
On top of the additional money for upgrading poorly designed and congested sections of the State's road network, we are funding a range of initiatives designed to improve road safety:
Our investment doesn't stop there.
The Rudd Labor Government will provide $182 million to maintain and upgrade local roads in Queensland. Much of this funding will be paid to the State's 73 councils.
The Government is working to strengthen the Australian economy during this global recession. By developing well designed transport networks we are contributing to higher productivity and rising living standards.
That's why the Government is investing so much with such urgency.
Funding for the programs and projects listed above is being delivered under the Rudd Labor Government's six year, $26.7 billion Nation Building Program to which the Queensland Government has signed up
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