The Durack economy will be boosted by a $530 million infrastructure investment package, with more funding for the massive and vital road network in next week’s Federal Budget. Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price said these projects will make WA roads safer, reducing travel times and supporting thousands of jobs across Durack. “From the north to the south of my vast Durack electorate, I am thrilled that many will benefit with the investments in the continued upgrading of the Great Eastern Highway in the Wheatbelt to the Great Northern Highway in the Kimberley,” Ms Price said. “The Morrison Government’s ongoing funding commitment is boosting businesses and communities across Durack, as part of the Government’s National Economic Recovery Plan. This includes a regional focus on the ‘WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements’ project to better connect Durack’s world-class farmers to domestic and international markets,” Ms Price said. “Regional WA is the backbone of our state, the powerhouse of our economy, and by backing supply chain improvements, we are supporting mining, tourism and agriculture to continue to lead our State’s recovery,” she said. Key projects to be funded include: • $200 million, Great Eastern Highway Upgrades – Coates Gully, Walgoolan to Southern Cross and Ghooli to Benari • $160 million for the WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements – Package 1 • $48 million Great Northern Hwy, Broome - Kununurra. • $48 million Marble Bar Road Upgrade • $44 million Indian Ocean Drive, Jurien Bay to Brand Highway This year’s Budget is a key plank of the Government’s plan to help Australia bounce back stronger than ever from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Morrison Government will continue our strong record of infrastructure delivery as we lay the economic foundations for the future. For more information on investments in Western Australia visit http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au. Media Contact:
Rose Crane 0427 587395, Rosemea.Crane@aph.gov.au.