Media Releases
Tuesday, 13th May 2008
The Rudd Government will invest over $826 million in nation-building road and rail projects in Queensland - including more than $63 million to make an early start on election commitments.
Urgent action is needed to fix Australia's over-stretched transport networks and build infrastructure to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
That's why we're getting a head start on $63.2 million worth of projects that weren't due to commence in Queensland until 2009-10, as well as delivering projects to upgrade interstate transport networks and critical freight corridors.
Queensland's Budget infrastructure package will deliver on our election commitments, tackle major bottlenecks and help make our roads safer.
Our $63.2 million to make an early start on election commitments includes:
Overall infrastructure funding for Queensland in 2008-09 is as follows:
The Government will continue to implement its land transport infrastructure election commitments from 2009-10 to 2013-14 with timing and specific funding arrangements to be negotiated with the states and territories.
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Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
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