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A $14 million project to repair nine floodways along a key freight transport link in the Gladstone region has been completed.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said the $14 million flood restoration project on Gladstone-Monto Rd demonstrated the Australian Government’s commitment to delivering the critical infrastructure needed to help communities get back on their feet.
“Natural disasters have repeatedly impacted the local community over the past three years, and the completion of this project is a positive and welcome achievement,” Minister Littleproud said.
“Gladstone-Monto Road is an important connector for local communities and industry alike, given its role as a key freight transport link and heavy vehicle route servicing the resource and agriculture sectors.
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Senator Chisholm made the comment to
The Observer following an Inland Rail round table meeting last week in Gladstone. The meeting was also attended by Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher, Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett, CQUniversity Chancellor John Abbott and local economic groups. Mr O Dowd accused Senator Chisholm of playing politics over the issue. Senator Chisholm needs to stop playing politics with the people of Gladstone, he said. This is a very broad presumption and comment to make and simply not correct. Mr O Dowd said he had been a strong advocate for the Inland Rail project to be linked to the port city.