Queensland councils will share in $500 million in funding for hundreds of projects, as the State Government made a flurry of pre-election announcements yesterday.
The local government infrastructure grants were one of 32 Government announcements made in the 24 hours before the caretaker conventions came into effect today (October 1), signaling the official start of October 26 State election campaign.
State Local Government Minister Meghan Scanlon said the approval of $500 million in council infrastructure grants covered more than 570 projects from the New South Wales border up to the Torres Strait.
Minister Scanlon said projects funded included housing, critical infrastructure like roads and water, waste, parks and critical planning for future growth.
For the record, the other announcements made yesterday were:
- 10.01pm: New funding for Gold Coast early intervention.
- 9.01pm: Builder announced for 200 social, affordable Southport homes.
- 6.59 pm: Another 21 future industry projects funded across regional Queensland.
- 5.59 pm: Tewantin Bypass boost.
- 5.58pm: 17 more regional businesses funded through Backing Business in the Bush Fund.
- 5.42pm: Contractor locked in to progress the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Stage 1.
- 5.38pm: Aaron Johnstone appointed Queensland Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate.
- 5.34 pm: First major contracts awarded to Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project.
- 5.25pm: Enhanced regulations, community engagement for renewables projects.
- 5.07pm: Wynnum Social Housing fast-tracked.
- 5.02pm: Infill fund fast-tracks 3790+ homes.
- 4.51 pm: Bright future for Bowen Jetty locked in.
- 4.48pm: Funding to support community housing providers.
- 4.45pm: Bright future for Noosa Tigers AFC.
- 4.48pm: $71 million for Caboolture River Road upgrade.
- 4.33pm: New $2.6m funding for youth early intervention projects.
- 4.23pm: Green infrastructure projects boost urban sustainability in SEQ.
- 4.21pm: $10 million for public art across South East Queensland.
- 4.02pm: $137,000 funding for 2 Rockhampton youth early intervention projects.
- 3.32pm: Electronic monitoring and Intensive Case Management programs major expansion across Queensland.
- 3.15pm: Community shapes Criss River Rail station name.
- 3.12pm: Government further expands protected natural areas.
- 3.02pm: Four-year core funding opportunity to open for Queensland arts companies.
- 2.48pm: Seeking Community Feedback on transport planning for Bundaberg.
- 2.43pm: Soft plastics recycling trial to kick off.
- 2.02pm: Little Wings soars on back of $800k government boost.
- 1.30pm POLAIR takes to the sky in Townsville.
- 1.27pm: New life for iconic Tewantin TAFE Campus.
- 1.24pm: Police helicopter takes flight in Cairns.
- 1.20pm: Expressions of Interest now open for essential sea freight to Outer Torres Strait.
- 9.16am: New E-Mobility Rebate Scheme launched
