Premium Content
Subscriber only
Central Queensland’s regional councils will receive $24.52 million as part of the State Government’s Works for Queensland program.
Rockhampton has been allocated $9.46 million, Livingstone $3.5 million, Gladstone $7.79 million, Central Highlands $2.66 million, and Woorabinda $1.11 million.
The funding may be used for a range of projects, including roadworks, town beautification, parks and playground upgrades, renewable energy installations, tourism, water, safety, and more.
Regional Development Minister Glenn Butcher said the money would help councils build or maintain infrastructure projects that supported jobs.
“This further funding will help councils deliver roads and pathways, parks and playgrounds,
all while creating local jobs,” he said.
$25m allocated for CQ council projects themorningbulletin.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from themorningbulletin.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Premium Content
Subscriber only
Queensland Rail will upgrade and replace the sleepers on Rockhamptonâs Alexandra Railway Bridge to improve safety and ensure continued use of Fitzroy River crossing.
The 242m bridge has 500 timber transoms â the beams beneath the rails â due to be replaced.
The current sleepers last 15 years, whereas the new product will last about five decades.
The bridge crossing for pedestrians will remain open throughout. Queensland Rail workers at the Alexandra Railway Bridge.
Member for Rockhampton Barry OâRourke said works would begin in March and continue to the end of June.
âSome 350 trains go through here each and every month, through to up north and back down south, so itâs important that we actually have a reliable bridge here,â he said.
Rocky union rally in wake of aged care Royal Commission themorningbulletin.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from themorningbulletin.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Premium Content
Subscriber only
Deputy Premier Steven Miles wore what he called âthe must-have fashion accessory of 2021â â a Beef Week tie â and posed for a photo with Member for Rockhampton Barry OâRourke in Queensland Parliament on Thursday.
Mr Miles spoke about his recent trip to Rockhampton, including his meeting with Beef Australia organisers.
âI would like to thank chairman Bryce Camm, vice-chairs Grant Cassidy and Russell Hughes, CEO Ian Mill, and the whole Beef Week team for their time and for my Beef 2021 tie.
âIt is, indeed, the must-have fashion accessory of 2021,â he said.
He said that although Beef Week this May would be âa bit differentâ due to COVID-safe practices and a lack of international attendees, the event would still showcase the best the stateâs plates has to offer.