Media Releases
Friday, 4th June 2010
John Hogg, Senator for Queensland, today celebrated the opening of 11 community infrastructure projects, worth a total of more than $5.7 million, across Dalby.
The projects included the upgraded Dalby Swimming Pool and Dalby PCYC development, which will provide much-needed social and recreational community facilities for the Dalby community.
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, said the Rudd Labor Government provided more than $3.8 million million to the Western Downs Regional Council for the projects from our Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).
“The RLCIP now totals more than $1 billion and is a key part of the Economic Stimulus Plan, delivering local jobs in communities across Australia by building infrastructure for the long term,” Mr Albanese said.
“Importantly, up to 50 jobs were supported in the Dalby area during the construction of these projects.”
Senator Hogg said the redevelopment of the Dalby PCYC was a significant project for the region which would deliver a significant economic boost to the local economy.
“The redevelopment includes new outdoor facilities which will support additional sporting carnivals and events in the local area,” he said.
“This project delivers a much-needed upgrade to the PCYC and will encourage all members of the community to enjoy outdoor activities and lead healthy lifestyles.
“The other completed projects also deliver great outcomes for the area, including upgrade works to the Dalby Streetscape and improvements to the region’s parks and local entertainment centres.
Mr Albanese said that in partnership with every council in the country the Rudd Labor Government is delivering almost 5,000 small and larger scale building projects like these, including new and refurbished public libraries, sporting facilities, parks and playgrounds, and child care centres.
“In fact, we are making the single largest federal investment in community infrastructure through the RLCIP,” Mr Albanese said.
Mr Albanese and Senator Hogg congratulated the Western Downs Regional Council and the community for helping deliver these projects, and helping to build a stronger region for the future. Project details follow.
Western Downs Regional Council - $3,821,800:
Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Authorised by Anthony Albanese. 334a Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204.