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Two Central Queensland politicians have traded verbal barbs over the Federal Governmentâs latest hydrogen announcement.
It detailed Gladstone as one of five âhubsâ in the Federal Governmentâs $539.2 million clean hydrogen and carbon capture technologies program.
But, Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher was unimpressed by the announcement, stating it was another flash in the pan that aimed to take credit for the work of others.
âI would say that thereâs fashionably late, and then thereâs ScoMoâs move to finally recognise our potential for hydrogen,â Mr Butcher said.
âItâs the Palaszczuk Government that implemented a strategy two years ago, has already opened two rounds of the industry development fund, and set up a Queensland Hydrogen Task force full of the industryâs best.â
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A Central Queensland road is set to receive a $3.75m upgrade, with work to start in coming months.
The Australian Government has put $3m towards the upgrade of Willies Creek Royles Road in Bingegang.
Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes said improving road access would result in significant social benefits to the local community.
“I am excited to see shovels hit the ground on this vital project, because improving access and road connections is a great outcome for the entire community,” Mr Hayes said.
“All local road users will soon be reaping the benefits of this project, which is expected to be completed by early 2022.”
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The projects include $178,000 for additional mobile firefighting equipment in Bundaberg, $132,000 for a 2.5km upgrade of walking tracks in Joseph Banks Conservation Park and $1,612,000 replacement of Timber Bridge on Bindaree Road in Miriam Vale. This boost to our local area is great to see, and I can t wait to see the work moving and the benefits flowing, Mr O Dowd said. Tuesday s announcement builds on other Local Economic Recovery projects in Flynn supported through earlier funding rounds. This includes $185,000 to employ a project officer in Gladstone to ensure community members are provided sufficient information and resources to enhance their disaster resilience. Australian Minister Emergency Management David Littleproud said the devastating effects of the fires had been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.