OUR PLAN SECURES THE LOCKYER VALLEY’S COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY A BUDGET TO SECURE JOBS, BUSINESSES, AND INDUSTRY IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY: TAX CUTS BUSINESS INVESTMENT INCENTIVES INFRASTRUCTURE The Morrison Government’s 2021 Budget is a plan to secure the Lockyer Valley’s economic recovery and create more jobs, to ensure we come back stronger from the…
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has approved funding for the asphalt upgrade program as part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said $360,000 in funding was being provided to Lockyer Valley…
The Australian heavy vehicle sector is driving out of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a strong economic recovery according to March sales figures from the Truck Industry Council. The sector, which includes heavy vehicle manufacturers, importers and major component suppliers is in overdrive, with a 36.5 per cent increase in sales over March 2021 compared…
The Morrison Governments investment in economic stimulus is flowing, with a number of local footpaths set to be upgraded or constructed for the first time. Right in the heart of Boonah, Melbourne and Cossart Streets which are critical entry ways to the Boonah Showgrounds and Caravan park are set to benefit. Federal Member for Wright,…
Works have started on the upgrade of the Mount Lindesay Highway between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road, with Queensland-based HullSee JV awarded the construction contract. The $75 million project will widen the highway from two to four lanes, build new northbound and southbound bridges across Norris Creek, install safety upgrades…
Safety upgrades delivering wide centre-line treatments on the Mount Lindesay Highway south of Beaudesert will start in April after being funded in a statewide road safety blitz. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government had allocated up to $226.7 million to Queensland for the…
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport and Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced new funding under Round Five of the Bridges Renewal Program for Freeman Bridge. Mr Buchholz said the region will benefit from more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and…
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport and Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced new funding for multiple road and bridge projects in the Scenic Rim. Mr Buchholz said the region will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP)…
Five projects across the Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) area will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport and Federal Member…
INVESTING IN A BETTER BEECHMONT ROAD A joint project of the Australian Government and Scenic Rim Regional Council is delivering upgrades to Beechmont Road. Works recently completed on stage one of the upgrades, were funded in large part through the Australian Governments Roads to Recovery program. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz…