The 2020-21 Queensland Budget is set to deliver $26.9 billion towards roads and transport, including a $12.6 billion jointly-funded Bruce Highway plan, as the state sets the path for its economic recovery.
Busy Perth corridor to receive $100 million in road upgrades
Thomas Road in Perth’s south eastern suburbs is set to receive some major upgrades, with $100 million in State and Federal funding committed to improvements that aim to drive greater safety and efficiency.
$2 billion for road safety projects
We all need to work towards lowering the rate of fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads, and that’s why this is a core priority for the Government, and why the Budget is funding $2 billion towards road safety initiatives, continuing efforts to reduce road trauma in Australia.
Peak body calls for urgent fixes for substandard regional and remote roads
New infrastructure funding needs to fix poor quality roads in remote and regional areas, said Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chair David Smith.