The Morrison Government continues to invest in the future of Durack with funding for 11 projects under Round 5 of our highly successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Announcing the successful recipients today of the latest BBRF round, Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price said she is thrilled with the outcome of this round.
“Funding for these projects in Durack is testament to the dedication of the many local government and community organisations that have worked so hard to achieve this funding for projects they have been planning for a long time,” Ms Price said.
“From the crucial $7.5 million infrastructure upgrade of taxiways at the Kununurra airport, a $6 million investment in a new surf lifesaving club in Broome as part of the Cable Beach foreshore re-development, to projects in the Wheatbelt to build on the increase of domestic tourism, I am thrilled at the diversity and substantial funding achieved by the applicants,” Ms Price said.
“The Morrison Government’s investment will deliver better facilities and economic opportunities across Durack, delivering the services and infrastructure our communities deserve. We are backing these projects so local people have the facilities for the future, while creating jobs to boost our economic recovery,” she said.
This latest funding round takes the Morrison Government’s total support through the BBRF to $1.38 billion across nearly 1,300 projects.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the Government is focused on ensuring our regions remain strong, continuing to work hard on behalf of Australians living in regional and remote communities.
A full list of successful Durack projects is attached here.
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