The Morrison Government will continue supporting job-creating, economy-boosting infrastructure, as part of our Economic Recovery Plan for Australia, rebuilding our economy to secure Durack’s future. The Government’s record $110 billion transport infrastructure program will support local jobs and businesses at the time it is needed most.
Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price, said the Government would invest an additional $2 billion for a new road safety program which will support upgrades.
“Improving road safety in Durack is a core priority for the Government and that is why this additional investment builds on the $500 million we are already delivering for targeted road safety works,” Melissa Price said.
“Our community-led recovery plan empowers local governments nation-wide to deliver roads and community infrastructure through an additional $1 billion for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
“Across Durack, all 51 Shires will share in more than $25 million to build shovel-ready local priorities, supporting local jobs and local business, commencing in 2020-21. This investment, together with the new Road Safety Program, will support around 10,000 jobs nationally over the life of the projects and I look forward to locals in Durack benefiting from the local procurement this investment brings,” Ms Price said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Budget delivered on our economic plan for a stronger and more resilient Australia.
“The Budget includes new and additional funding in the 2020-21 Budget for projects and initiatives, supporting more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs over the life of the projects, to get Australia back to work and back in business following the pandemic,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the Government was driving the delivery of major infrastructure projects to build the economy and provide certainty for business over the long term.
Ends. Media Contacts:
Deputy Prime Minister – Joanne Williamson 0418 475 668 | Dean Shachar 0418 202 860
Minister Tudge – Michael Bennett 0434 782 923
Minister Price – Rosemea Crane Rosemea.Crane@aph.gov.au 0427587 395