14 Dec 2020
The federal government has extended key assistance measures to support domestic aviation, as well as announcing the appointment of an expert advisory panel, as the sector continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack announced today that the Domestic Aviation Network Support (DANS) program, which had been due to end on 31 January 2021, would be extended for a further eight weeks.
“DANS has provided critical support for the aviation sector and the Australian government has decided to continue it until 28 March 2021, as economic momentum builds and airlines continue to add more flights to meet renewed demand,” McCormack said.
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IT IS the largest road infrastructure project in Australia, and it’s finally done! The Pacific Highway upgrade from Woolgoolga to Ballina opened to traffic last night, with the completion of the section from Devils Pulpit to Woodburn.
Transport for NSW has provided a walk-through and history of the section, so you can take a look at the final piece of the highway puzzle before you drive it.
After 20 years, the Pacific Highway upgrade - the largest road infrastructure project in Australia - is open with the.Posted by NSW Roads on Friday, December 11, 2020
The project has taken more than 20 years of planning and construction, $15 billion and more than 40,000 people on the job.
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Infrastructure Australia to focus on highest-priority projects for nation’s economic recovery
National Cabinet has agreed that Infrastructure Australia will now evaluate project proposals which require more than $250 million in Commonwealth funding – an increase from the previous threshold of $100 million.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the move will better focus Infrastructure Australia’s business case evaluation process on the key projects to help rebuild our economy and support jobs into the future.
“This change is something all States and Territories have been advocating for and will improve the efficiency of infrastructure decision-making and delivery,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
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Work begins on Western Irrigation Network project
The $116 million Western Irrigation Network project to deliver a new, secure source of water for large-scale agricultural use has started construction following the signing of a funding agreement between the Australian and Victorian Governments.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government had committed $48 million to the irrigation project.
“This project will send water to where it is needed the most – to our hard-working farmers,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“We are committed to delivering water infrastructure projects for rural and regional communities to support growth in Australian agriculture, increase water security, build resilience to drought and support regional prosperity.