The Federal Labor Government’s backflip on funding for the Bruce Highway has been welcomed by Member for Burdekin Dale Last, just weeks after flooding cut the national highway.
Mr Last said the return of the 80:20 funding arrangement between state and federal governments for the East coast’s deadliest highway was welcome news for many communities in the Burdekin Electorate.
“In the time since Labor axed the 80:20 funding arrangement for the Bruce Highway, we have seen more blood shed, families torn apart, communities left reeling, and at times, travellers stranded due to flooding on our major highway,” Mr Last said.
“In the space of a matter of months since the October election, the Crisafulli Government have achieved what the former state government couldn’t, while the Federal Labor Government have been dragged kicking and screaming to reverse their decision and reinstate the 80:20 funding arrangement.”
“The sad reality is that quite often, the funding investment needed for upgrades on the Bruce Highway isn't about arriving at a location quicker, they are about actually arriving alive,” he said.
Mr Last said the return of the Bruce Highway Advisory Council by the Crisafulli government, went hand-in-hand to mark the start of bringing about a safer Bruce Highway.
“For years we have had to fight tooth and nail for any sort of funding to bring about a safer Bruce Highway, particularly here in the Burdekin Electorate,” Mr Last said.
“We know there is work to be done and already we have brought together strong voices from the regions to help deliver a long-term upgrade plan, which will bring the Bruce Highway up to safety standards,” he said.
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