A $1.9 billion road and rail package will boost the Queensland economy and drive more jobs, while getting people home sooner and safer.
\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk hailed the historic deal which fast-tracks spending on a host of road and rail projects all over the State.
\nThe Morrison Government will bring forward nearly $650 million in funding and provide more than $680 million in new funding, with the Palaszczuk Government committing $606 million.
\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison said delivering critical road projects sooner, as part of the Government\u2019s $100 billion pipeline, was responsible and considered economic management.
\n\u201cWe want these road and rail projects delivered as quickly as possible so Queenslanders can benefit from better infrastructure, but importantly we want to boost the economy now.
\n\u201cWe will bring forward more than $440 million in federal funding on top of the nearly $3.8 billion we will spend across the state over the next 18 months,\u201d the Prime Minister said.
\n\u201cBy bringing forward these important road projects we will drive jobs, boost the economy and make Queensland roads and highways safer, while reducing travel times so people can be with their families instead of being stuck in traffic.
\n\u201cWe will bring forward funding for a total of 20 projects right throughout Queensland, including key upgrades on the M1, Bruce, Warrego and Cunningham Highways, and the North Coast Rail Line.\u201d
\nQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the agreement means jobs.
\n\u201cI have always said we work best when we work together,\u201d the Premier said.
\n\u201cWe have called for a better deal for Queensland and the Prime Minister has listened.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re getting projects off drawing boards to create more jobs in more industries and deliver the things that make people\u2019s lives better.\u201d
\nBoth governments have reached an agreement on $9.3 billion Inland Rail project, paving the way for the delivery of the project in Queensland.
\nDeputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Liberal and Nationals Government is focused on job growth and strengthening the economy.
\n\u201cThe Government\u2019s record $100 billion infrastructure pipeline is delivering projects people want and need, while providing employment opportunities and economic growth across Australia, in particular in regional communities supporting local jobs,\u201d Mr McCormack said.
\n\u201cThe Inland Rail project is a critical investment for Queensland and is projected to create 7,200 construction jobs and a more than $7 billion boost to the state economy.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re also bringing forward funding and delivery for key projects to benefit not only road freight but improve safety for locals and tourists such as the Rockhampton and Mackay ring roads.\u201d
\nQueensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said details of the projects included in the deal will be released shortly.
\n\u201cThis is a massive win for Queensland,\u201d the Minister said.
\n\u201cThe Gold Coast\u2019s northern suburbs are growing quickly so we need to start upgrades on the M1 at exits 41 and 49.
\n\u201cQueensland\u2019s money for those projects was already locked in, so now we can get on with them.
\n\u201cWe delivered a record $23 billion over four years for road and transport in this year\u2019s state budget.
\n\u201cThis deal boosts that record investment and will strengthen the pipeline of work coming online.\u201d
\nMinister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the new package followed a significant funding boost for Queensland at the most recent Budget.
\n\u201cSince coming to Government we have committed more than $25.7 billion towards infrastructure in Queensland and this new package will now see around $10.5 billion delivered across the state over the next four years,\u201d Minister Tudge said.
\n\u201cThese commitments build on an already strong track record of investment by the Morrison Government in Queensland through projects like the Gold Coast Light Rail which will contribute to our SEQ City Deal.\u201d<\/p>\n
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