Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, has today acknowledged the Queensland Government’s recent announcement regarding the construction of a new bridge across the Barron River at Kuranda. While welcoming this long-overdue development, Mr. Entsch has expressed concerns about the broader infrastructure needs of Far North Queensland. “I am pleased to see the government finally…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has today called out the Queensland Government’s highly touted $107 billion Big Build Infrastructure budget funding program as a monumental failure for Far North Queensland, criticising the allocation of funds and the neglect of vital regional projects. “The Big Build is looking more like a Big Bust for Far…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP has expressed his disappointment with the Labor Government’s 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a lack of support for critical infrastructure projects in Far North Queensland. Mr Entsch has raised serious concerns regarding the lack of support for Cairns’ Water Security Project. “There’s been no commitment from Labor on what is…
The Coalition Government will commit $11 million to undertake a preliminary evaluation and business case on upgrading the Kuranda Range Road to address critical long-term safety and capacity issues. The scope of this work will also include an assessment of possible alternative routes. Progression of the business case is contingent on the Queensland Government matching…
Mr ENTSCH: I don’t often find myself agreeing with the Member for Kennedy on much of anything, but recently something strange has occurred. I’ve found myself agreeing with him on an issue that he has recently shone light on. Since November last year, the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda has been reduced to one lane…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today welcomed the Queensland Government to the table after they decided to get on-board and support the National Highway Network Extension. Mr Entsch said it was great Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey had finally decided to put the interests of Cairns and Far North Queensland ahead of…