Australia's first City Deal delivering for Townsville
13 April 2018
Federal Government: The
Townsville City Deal is already creating more local jobs and attracting
additional investment to
Townsville, according to the first annual
progress report released today.
Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher said
progress to date on Australia's first
City Deal was a great example of
collaboration between all levels of government and the local community—a
key feature of all City Deals.
“More than 2,000 people are being employed during construction of the
North Queensland Stadium with a focus on locals benefiting—more than 90%
of the work packages issued to date have been awarded to local
businesses,” Mr Fletcher said.
Acting
Queensland Treasurer Mick de Brenni said the projects included in
the City Deal are transformative and are already creating more jobs in
Townsville.
“We listened to Townsville businesses and residents about the need for
more jobs and investment, and the report released today shows the
excellent progress that is being made,” Mr de Brenni said.
Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill joined Minister Fletcher and Minister de
Brenni in noting the City Deal's progress; particularly the focus on
water security.
“The City Deal brought together expertise from all levels of government
through the Townsville Water Security Taskforce, and we are now
delivering crucial infrastructure that will guarantee Townsville's
future
water supply and be a job-creating project for the city,” CR Hill
said.
Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said
the Australian Government would continue to work collaboratively with
local and state government and the broader community to deliver on the
City Deal.
“Townsville is one of the major hubs in Northern Australia, and the
first year of the Townsville City Deal has further reinforced its role.
We're focussed on creating new investment and new jobs in the North,”
Senator Canavan said.
Northern based LNP Senator Ian Macdonald said the Turnbull Government's
$100 million contribution to the
Stadium was a key component of the
deal.
“This stadium is a transformational project that will help revitalise
the Townsville CBD and is providing new opportunities for businesses and
locals,” Senator Macdonald said.
State Member for Mundingburra Coralee O'Rourke said that the City Deal
was progressing key infrastructure for the region.
“The City Deal is delivering the infrastructure our community needs to
grow, including securing our water supply and encouraging jobs in
tourism and construction,” Ms O'Rourke said.
State Member for Townsville Scott Stewart said that the City Deal was
delivering for his community.
“I'm incredibly proud that Townsville was the very first City Deal in
Australia with progress on projects like the Stadium already
transforming our community,” Mr Stewart said.
Member for Thuringowa Aaron Harper said that the City Deal was driving
jobs in the region.
“Through working together, we are ensuring an exciting economic future
for our whole region, delivering thousands of local jobs and key
infrastructure,” Mr Harper said.
Australia's first City Deal, a 15-year commitment to transform
Townsville's economy and city centre, was signed by the Prime Minister,
Queensland Premier and Townsville Mayor on 9 December 2016.
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Source: Australian Government - www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au
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