State Infrastructure Plan and Pipeline updates point to positive future
06 August 2018
Queensland Government:
The Palaszczuk Government has today released
the 2018 update of the State Infrastructure Plan which will deliver
opportunity and
jobs over the next four years.
In releasing the update to the State Infrastructure Plan (SIP) Part B,
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and
Planning Cameron Dick said the plan aligns with the latest State Budget
- a total of $45.8 billion on infrastructure over 4 years, an increase
of $3 billion from last year.
“When the Palaszczuk Government was first elected, there was no plan for
infrastructure in our great state,” he said.
“In fact, the people of Kingaroy were told by the former LNP government
that an upgrade to the Kingaroy Hospital would never happen without the
sale of the Stanwell Power Station.
“The State Infrastructure Plan and the Building
Queensland
Infrastructure Pipeline provide clear and transparent
information to business and the community about what is funded in the
budget, like the
Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment, and what is in the
planning phase.
“Through our State Infrastructure Plan we are ensuring the right
infrastructure is delivered at the right time, in the right place, to
the benefit of all Queenslanders.
“This annual update of the State Infrastructure Plan outlines our
Government’s $11.6 billion
infrastructure investment in 2018-19, which
will support up to 38,000 jobs.”
Mr Dick said the State Infrastructure Plan update looks at projects of
all scales including big-ticket transport items.
“Programs like the Queensland Transport
Roads and Investment Program 2018-19 to 2021-22 outlines $21.7
billion in transport and road infrastructure over the next four years,
estimated to support an average of 19,200 direct jobs over the life of
the program,” he said.
“The Palaszczuk Government is also delivering the Building Better
Hospitals Program that will inject $679 million into hospitals and
includes upgrades at Logan, Caboolture and Ipswich hospitals, along with
regional hospitals in Atherton, Blackall and Cairns.
“We are also unlocking capacity constraints in the transport network by
investing in
Cross River
Rail, the biggest state funded infrastructure commitment in more
than a decade. “
Mr Dick said Cross River Rail is being delivered in partnership with the
private sector and will provide a turn-up-and-go transport system
benefiting all of South East Queensland.
“As a government for all of Queensland we are ensuring infrastructure is
also being delivered right across the state, with 65 per cent of our
infrastructure budget allocated to outside of the greater
Brisbane area,” he said.
“This update highlights the opportunities and challenges in planning and
delivering infrastructure for our fast-growing state, and that diverse
infrastructure solutions are needed across Queensland – it is not a one
size fits all approach. Delivering prosperity in Queensland requires a
partnership approach between all levels of governments and the private
sector.
“It has already improved the way infrastructure planning is coordinated
across government and means projects get on and go faster, which
highlights the role our Government plays in facilitating development and
boosting growth industries such as tourism and renewable energy.”
Infrastructure Association of Queensland CEO Steve Abson said the update
provides critical detail on the infrastructure investment strategies and
gives the private sector confidence to invest in their Queensland
operations.
"It must now be actioned collaboratively by all levels of government and
the private sector to ensure projects are delivered for Queensland
communities," Mr Abson said.
One of the inputs into the State Infrastructure Plan, Building
Queensland’s Infrastructure Pipeline Report, has also been released
today.
Mr Dick said the Palaszczuk Government is committed to funding the right
infrastructure, with 18 proposals from Building Queensland’s
Infrastructure Pipeline receiving funding commitments since June 2016.
“This government has been busy developing solutions to our
infrastructure needs and Building Queensland’s independent analysis has
verified our decision to proceed with the investments,” Mr Dick said.
“In the six months since the release of the previous Infrastructure
Pipeline Report, the Palaszczuk Government has committed to upgrading
the Logan, Caboolture and Ipswich hospitals; upgrading the M1 from Eight
Mile Plains to Daisy Hill and Varsity Lakes to Tugun; the Beerburrum to
Nambour Rail Upgrade, the Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project and
the New Performing Arts Venue.
“With seven new proposals added to the pipeline, including projects like
Brisbane Live and Bundaberg Hospital, the government is committed to
supporting growth without compromising quality of life.”
Building Queensland Chief Executive Officer Damian Gould said the
pipeline provided analysis that allows government to make informed
decisions on large infrastructure projects.
“Good projects that are supported by detailed investigations and
assessments are flowing through the pipeline having received funding
commitments,” Mr Gould said.
Mr Dick said the Palaszczuk Government is also driving economic
development and jobs throughout Queensland by funding and facilitating
both small and large-scale regional infrastructure.
“Programs such as Building our Regions, has already allocated $225
million across 174 projects in 62 local government areas, supporting the
creation of 1762 jobs,” Mr Dick said.
“Building our Regions is also funding the Transport Infrastructure
Development Scheme worth $150 million and this program is having a
significant impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
where primary access infrastructure is being upgraded.
“Works for Queensland, a $600 million program, has more than 1350
projects that have been approved to date.
“These are not large-scale infrastructure projects, but they are vital
infrastructure projects all the same. The funding is targeted largely at
boosting liveability by building local facilities, replacing or
rejuvenating community infrastructure, and providing local jobs at the
same time.
“We are invested in improving liveability for communities regardless of
location, ensuring access to high-quality health, education and social
services.”
Since the 2017 State Infrastructure Plan update:
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405 construction projects completed or underway
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$5.4 billion committed to fully fund Cross River Rail
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1350 local government projects in regional areas through Works for Queensland
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4 new schools opened
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2520 Mw renewable energy projects confirmed
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576 new social housing dwellings built
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189 million total number of passenger transport trips
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18 new, upgraded and existing venues ready on time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games
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1.1 million G:link trips during the 2018 Commonwealth Games
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Over 40 hospitals and health infrastructure projects delivered
View the State Infrastructure Plan update: www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/sip
View Building Queensland’s Infrastructure Pipeline Report:http://buildingqueensland.qld.gov.au/pipeline/
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Source: Queensland Government - www.statements.qld.gov.au
Contact: Media contact: Anika Hume 0447 320 039
External Links:
View the State Infrastructure Plan update: www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/sip
View Building Queensland’s Infrastructure Pipeline Report:http://buildingqueensland.qld.gov.au/pipeline/
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