More road and community infrastructure projects will be rolled out across Far North Queensland thanks to a further $500 million in funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The additional funding was announced in the federal budget. Far North Queensland councils and shires will receive the following payment through the Phase 3 extension…
The Morrison Government is continuing to drive the growth of Cape York by providing more funding for infrastructure that will create jobs, benefit locals, and drive economic growth. The Morrison Government will invest $68.5m towards the Cooktown to Weipa Corridor Upgrade as part of a suite of projects nationwide to be announced in the federal…
The Morrison Government’s investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s Beach Safety Equipment Fund has helped Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas surf lifesaving clubs purchase vital lifesaving equipment to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas surf lifesaving clubs have been an essential part of…
Regional airports or aerodromes across Far North Queensland can now apply for their share of $29 million available to support vital safety and accessibility upgrades. Applications are now open for Round 3 of the Regional Airports Program (RAP). Grants of between $20,000 and $5 million are available to cover up to 50 per cent of…
The Morrison Government has today announced the successful recipients of the Indigenous Land Enterprise Infrastructure Fund grants. Five organisations* in Far North Queensland will receive funding totalling $1.155 million. Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt AM said new and improved infrastructure will create jobs and deliver lasting improvements to 19 remote communities. “The Indigenous Land Enterprise…
More bridges across Far North Queensland could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Morrison Government under the Bridges Renewal Program. In a boost for the freight industry, the government will inject an additional $10 million each year for the next four years into the Bridges Renewal…
The Morrison Government is continuing to back regional Australia by providing more funding to help Cairns and Far North Queensland recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program. Grants are available for a range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that will help…
Field investigations are underway on the Captain Cook Highway as planning for a $359 million program of road upgrades continues. The news marks the latest milestone in delivering the Captain Cook Highway upgrade (Cairns CBD to Smithfield), which is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby…
The next piece of the Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade Master Plan is taking shape with the award of the planning contract for a $225 million upgrade of a key intersection south of Cairns. AECOM Australia have been named the successful tenderers for the planning project, with planning expected to be complete in early 2024. The…
The preferred upgrade option for Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway has been finalised. The Cairns Western Arterial Road Duplication is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments with the Australian Government contributing $240 million and the Queensland Government $60 million. It will support an estimated 185 jobs over the…