The Albanese Labor Government is making more critical investments in Tasmanian infrastructure to improve road safety and cut travel times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In next week\u2019s Budget, we are investing more than $219 million in a roads package for the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will fund over $124 million for new projects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are also committing $95 million to ensure the following existing projects can be delivered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lyell Highway upgrade will boost safety and reliability of travel times along narrow sections of the highway. This will greatly improve access to tourism hotspots and vital community facilities in New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mornington Roundabout is a key pinch point causing congestion and safety concerns. This investment will ensure the necessary upgrades for improved driveability and traffic flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The planning projects along key Tasmanian corridors will lay the ground work for a pipeline of future investments that are properly scoped, designed and costed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This builds on our existing investment in Tasmania of over $2 billion, delivering 35 road and rail projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are working closely with the Tasmanian Government on priority projects for the benefit of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are getting on with delivering a better future for all Australians, one made in Australia that builds economic opportunity and thriving communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will have more to say about infrastructure spending in Tasmania at Budget time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen residents and visitors move around Tasmania, they move around by road. But after a decade of neglect, many of Tasmania\u2019s roads are not fit for purpose.<\/p>
\u201cLast year Tasmania lost more than 30 people on the roads, with more than 300 critically injured. That\u2019s not good enough.<\/p>
\u201cThis investment in our Budget is about getting Tasmania moving safely – to allow people to spend less time on the road and more time with their loved ones.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are working for all Australians to deliver significant infrastructure that connects communities, stimulates jobs and builds the future of our nation.<\/p>
\u201cThe hard work we undertook to clean up the mess in the infrastructure pipeline means there is room to deal with ongoing cost pressures and plan for future projects.<\/p>
\u201cI thank the Tasmanian Government for working closely with us to ensure the delivery of these projects.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Member for Franklin Julie Collins:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is another example of the Albanese Labor Government delivering key infrastructure projects for Tasmania.<\/p>
\u201cI welcome the additional funding for vital infrastructure projects in my electorate of Franklin, including for the Mornington Roundabout and the Algona Road Upgrade \u2013 these projects have long been a concern for people in our local community.<\/p>
\u201cI look forward to continuing to work with the Tasmanian Government to ensure we can implement the possible solutions for our community.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Senator for Tasmania Carol Brown:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled the Albanese Government continues to invest heavily in Tasmania, with a range of exciting new projects to bolster road safety and increase productivity.<\/p>
\u201cWe are also demonstrating our commitment to finishing existing projects, like the Mornington Roundabout, which are crucial pieces of infrastructure for our local communities.<\/p>
\u201cThis roads package will increase road safety and reduce the risks of serious crashes and fatalities, helping to keep Tasmanian\u2019s safe.<\/p>
\u201cRoad safety is a shared responsibility across all levels of government, and across the community.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Senator for Tasmania Anne Urquhart:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUpgrading roads to popular tourism destinations will keep our tourists safe and also residents and community members safe while travelling our beautiful state of Tasmania.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Senator for Tasmania Helen Polley:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese road upgrades and improvements to rural and regional roads and tourism corridors are crucial to the safety of Tasmanians and tourists.<\/p>
\u201cThe Albanese Government is investing in road safety to help protect all road users. Too many Tasmanians have lost their life on Tasmanian roads and these upgrades will go a long way to ensuring safer roads that are fit for purpose.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Senator for Tasmania Catryna Bilyk:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMotorists in greater Hobart have been grappling with traffic congestion for some time now.<\/p>
\u201cWith the Mornington roundabout and Kingston Bypass upgrades, the Albanese Government is taking action to ease some of these bottlenecks that are causing frustration for so many motorists.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Member for Lyons Brian Mitchell:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis funding is all about improving motorists travelling experiences. This enables motorists everything Tasmania has to offer on safe and better roads.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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