Media Release - Palaszczuk Government delivers jobs for South Burnett

Palaszczuk Government delivers jobs for South Burnett

The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to deliver jobs and economy-boosting infrastructure for the South Burnett region announcing the next range of projects through the $400 million Works for Queensland program.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Jackie Trad, during a visit to Kingaroy, said the region will receive a $4.385 million investment for community infrastructure.

“Councils across the state have told us how the Works for Queensland program is transforming their communities and delivering jobs and I am very happy to announce these new projects for the South Burnett today,” Ms Trad said.

“Councils have told us that this investment in the South Burnett region is also going to create or support almost 30 local jobs.

“This program is all about jumpstarting projects and delivering jobs quickly and I’m proud that we are increasing the funding and giving regional councils another boost.

“Works for Queensland funding is already having a huge impact on the South Burnett, with the second seal on the Rail Trail between Kingaroy and Murgon being embraced by locals and tourists alike.

“Most importantly though this means jobs for the local community and this announcement means we’ll see that continue.

“New projects through the second round of funding like the refurbishment of the Kingaroy Visitors Centre, new footpaths and resurfaced roads for the local community.”

“This additional $200 million of funding builds on the initial $200 million first round of Works for Queensland which was allocated to regional councils in February.

“It is only the Palaszczuk Government that will continue this program and deliver these new jobs.”

Mayor for South Burnett Cr Keith Campbell said the program supports real, meaningful jobs for regional Queenslanders.

“We are extremely pleased that the Palaszczuk Government is investing in the Works for Queensland program,” Cr Campbell said.

“Works for Queensland is all about delivering jobs in our region and these new projects will do just that.”

Local Government Association of Queensland President Mark Jamieson said Works for Queensland projects are making a huge difference to the lives of Regional Queenslanders

“Projects like these are building on the success stories that Works for Queensland has produced and supporting local governments as ideal partners with the Palaszczuk Government in the challenging task of job creation,” Mr Jamieson said.

“As the level of government closest to the community, strong local employers and reliable drivers of regional economies, councils are best placed to deliver initiatives aimed at bolstering local jobs growth, designing smart cities, improving water and wastewater services and pursuing economic development opportunities.”

For more information visit www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/local-government/grants/works-for-queensland.