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Road funding and aged care announcements from the federal budget have been welcomed by a Central Queensland mayor, but much of this regionâs funding push will come in the lead-up to the upcoming election.
While there havenât been many significant federal budget announcements for the Banana Shire, Mayor Nev Ferrier thinks there will be benefits to his region with the funding given to surrounding areas.
He welcomed the funding for road upgrades in Central Queensland.
âThereâs $400 million on the Bruce Highway, and a lot of thatâs going to be spent between Gladstone and Rockhampton, which is great,â Cr Ferrier said.
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A Central Queensland bridge upgrade is expected to unlock the potential of the freight, agriculture and mining industries.
Works to replace the ageing Barcoo River Bridge will begin in April, a $7 million project delivered as part of a commitment by the Australian and Queensland Governments to fast-track 22 regional projects.
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the location of the Barcoo River Bridge, on the Dawson Developmental Road between Springsure and Tambo, was important in unlocking the vast potential of the freight, agriculture and mining industries.
“Replacing this bridge will help connect regional businesses to local and international markets and better connect regional communities,” he said.
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Many roads across the Central Highlands and Isaac regions remain closed following heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours.
Residents in the Gemfields have been closed in from the north and south, with both Anakie Sapphire Road and Capella Road closed in both directions due to flooding.
It is understood that Retreat Creek Bridge reopened about 1pm on March 17.
Areas of the Gemfields recorded more than 200mm early Wednesday morning, which also resulted in the rapid rise of Retreat Creek, flooding parts of Sapphire.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads reported Clermont Alpha Road was closed from 9am, from Alpha to the Isaac Regional Council boundary.
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