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Subscriber only Cash for the Peak Downs and Bruce highways, a funding injection to build Urannah Dam and money towards the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails have topped our pollies federal budget wishlists. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the federal government s financial blueprint to parliament next Tuesday May 11. Here are the projects Dawson MP George Christensen and Capricornia MP Michelle Landry want to see included for their respective regions in the budget.
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Urannah Dam: Mr Christensen said the proponents of the project were looking for financial support to get the dam to the construction stage. I think we re going to see a significant commitment to Urannah dam in the budget as well, he said.
Opinion: Investment is needed now to diversify our economy DIVERSIFICATION: We need to make the investment now to diversify our local economy and future-proof our region, Paul McLaughlin says.
Opinion Paul McLaughlin
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There is no doubt the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region is one of the most naturally beautiful places in Australia.
From the iconic Great Barrier Reef to the hidden coastline gems in Bowen and the scenic Eungella National Park – it is truly a spectacular place.
It’s no surprise that in the year ending December 2020, 532,000 Australians enjoyed an overnight stay in the Whitsunday region and spent over $630m during their visit (an increase of 16.2 per cent on the previous year).
Business Paul McLaughlin
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There is no doubt that regions with a secure water supply prosper. You don’t have to look any further than Fairbairn Dam and Emerald to see the results.
Access to secure and reliable water brings jobs, new industries and creates liveable regions. From providing water to vital mining projects to creating tourism opportunities, dams can really make a difference for regions.
We want people to live, work and raise their families in this beautiful part of Queensland but we need to provide the infrastructure to keep them in the regions.
We need secure industries that provide secure jobs for hardworking locals and help attract new talent. And we need this now.
Urannah to transform region like Fairbairn Dam to Emerald cqnews.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cqnews.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.