Airport revamp among CQ COVID recovery works

A $6.4 million facelift for the Rockhampton airport terminal is among the council projects across Central Queensland to attract funding under a COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said the upgrade funded under the COVID Works for Queensland program would see dedicated passenger lounges installed. “There’s no better time to be investing in our airport, not only with Queensland securing Virgin Airlines, but also as we open our borders and welcome tourists back to the Beef Capital,” Mr O’Rourke said. “Along with an additional mezzanine floor for passenger facilities and airport operations, the revamped terminal will serve our community and local tourism for years to come." Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga said the COVID Works for Queensland program would deliver 32 projects across the Keppel, Rockhampton and Central Highlands region, creating or supporting 170 local jobs. “I’m a great advocate for the Works for Queensland program because I know it’s not only creating local jobs, but helping Council deliver projects that genuinely benefit the community," she said. Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre. Assistant Minister for Treasury and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said 34 projects would be delivered between Mackay and Whitsunday, creating or supporting 249 local jobs. “Our local anglers will be pleased with the installation of artificial reef habitats along the Pioneer River, increasing fish abundance so the next generation of fishermen have something to catch too. “We’ve also got the green light for upgrades to the MECC, because as we recover from the pandemic, I want to see more events book what is a world-class venue.” In Gladstone, nine projects worth $5.2 million have been funded under the COVID Works for Queensland program, with the work expected to support 60 jobs. They include refurbishing the Gladstone Aquatic Centre, replacing playground equipment across the region and upgrading the Cassy Lives Skate Park. Gladstone COVID Works for Queensland projects: $1.8m pump station SPS A06 upgrade$1.23m to upgrade the Gladstone Aquatic Centre$427,200 Playground Replacement Program$400,000 to install a second weighbridge at Benaraby Landfill$380,500 to construct stormwater mitigation measures at the Gladstone Waste Water Treatment Plant.$325,000 to upgrade Cassy Lives Skate Park$279,000 to repair the Boyne Island Community Centre Library Floor$200,000 to repair Castle Tower Building’s verandas at the Boyne Island Community Centre$150,000 for safety improvements to the Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre (GECC) Projects for Rockhampton, Livingstone, Central Highlands and Woorabinda communities include: Livingstone Shire Council – upgrades at the Keppel Sands Caravan Park, new Welcome signs at the shire’s main entry points and upgrades to the Coorooman Creek amenitiesRockhampton Regional Council – upgrading the Rockhampton Airport Terminal with dedicated passenger lounges and an additional mezzanine floor for passengers and airport operationsWoorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council – the construction of a new Community Gymnasium and six new cabinsCentral Highlands Regional Council – improving the regional radio network with new repeater stations, upgrades at Springsure Lawn Cemetery and a new softfall area at Rotary Park Projects for Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac communities include: Whitsunday Regional Council - upgrades to the Whitsunday Airport roof and the Bowen Pool, and a new playground at the Cannonvale Foreshore HallIsaac Regional Council – installing playing lights at Moranbah AFL Oval, constructing a new toilet block at the Clermont netball courts and installing new playground equipment and softfall at Centenary Park in DysartMackay Regional Council - upgrades to the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, maintenance on sewerage and water infrastructure, and installing estuary fish habitat reefs in the Pioneer River

Airport revamp among CQ COVID recovery works

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