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A major cash splash on an iconic project is a key outcome of the Federal Government's 2021 Budget for Rockhampton residents.
An extra $7.5m has been earmarked for Rookwood Weir as part of a $98m injection over three years under the National Water Grid Fund, formerly known as the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund.
This brings total project funding to $183.6m for the Weir.
Rockhampton residents will benefit from a pre-Budget announcement of $400m for the Bruce Highway, from Rockhampton to Gladstone and Mackay to Proserpine, covering floodproofing, safety improvements and reducing congestion.
The Budget papers did not show any specific allocations for the Peak Downs Highway.