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Keep it coming! Western Queensland COVID-19 recovery receives roads funding boost
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Keep it coming! Western Queensland COVID-19 recovery receives roads funding boost

Members of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils have welcomed funding from the Australian and Queensland governments which will see up to $200 million in funding invested in vital roads projects across the region.

The announcement this week means that works on key inland corridors can get underway now and over the next six months, providing an immediate boost to our regional economies, business, industry and local jobs.

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Western Queensland councils welcome $25M Works for Queensland funding
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Western Queensland councils welcome $25M Works for Queensland funding

Members of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils have welcomed funding from the Australian and Queensland governments which will see up to $200 million in funding invested in vital roads projects across the region.

The announcement this week means that works on key inland corridors can get underway now and over the next six months, providing an immediate boost to our regional economies, business, industry and local jobs.

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Infrastructure and roads funding for local NWQ councils delivers welcome boost
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Infrastructure and roads funding for local NWQ councils delivers welcome boost

The mayors of North West Queensland (NWQROC) have welcomed the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program announcement which will see $4.9million invested across our local councils.

This funding adds further to the good news for our region following on from the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions announcement earlier this week.The mayors of North West Queensland (NWQROC) have welcomed the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program announcement which will see $4.9million invested across our local councils.

This funding adds further to the good news for our region following on from the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions announcement earlier this week.

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On the road to tackling COVID-19 impacts: Western Queensland councils welcome fast tracking of roadworks funding
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On the road to tackling COVID-19 impacts: Western Queensland councils welcome fast tracking of roadworks funding

Members of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils have welcomed the decision by the Australian and Queensland governments to deliver $185million of vital roads project funding ahead of planned investment timeframes.

The announcement this week means works will commence sooner on key inland freight corridors providing an important stimulus response to support regional communities, business and industry at this critical time.

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Outback Queensland united on road to 2020 State Budget
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Outback Queensland united on road to 2020 State Budget

Outback Queensland communities have united to lobby the Queensland Government for a single spending priority ahead of the 2020 State Budget - roads.

North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC), Remote Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) and South West Queensland Local Government Association (SWQLGA) acting as the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils is appealing to the State Government to increase investment in roads to provide the most beneficial and far reaching impact on the entire region.

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Building Our Regions funding a welcome boost for NWQ infrastructure projects
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Building Our Regions funding a welcome boost for NWQ infrastructure projects

North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment of $2.4million into three critical infrastructure projects in our region through the Building our Regions (BoR) program.

With the region on the road to recovery following unprecedented flooding, the works provide a boost to economic and job growth for our region.

This funding is backed up by the strong commitment from our local councils to advocate for and secure investment so our region continues to be attractive for people and business to live, work and invest.

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