Suite of works on way to Whitsundays

A RAFT of exciting projects are set to charge ahead in the Whitsundays after funding was confirmed through the Works for Queensland program.

More than $11 million will be shared across the Whitsunday, Mackay and Isaac regions, backing 34 projects and creating or supporting 249 local jobs.

In announcing the projects, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the positive impacts would be felt almost immediately.

“This program is specifically designed to help councils get their communities back on their feet as quickly as possible and minimise any long-term effects of the global coronavirus pandemic which is impacting economies around the world,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“We’re continuing to manage the health response and that means we have started delivering Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.”

Assistant Minister for Treasury and Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert said as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, it was important to lay a strong foundation for economic recovery across the state.

“That means we’re supporting local businesses and local jobs wherever we can,” she said.

The projects confirmed for the Whitsunday Regional Council area are: Wangaratta Caravan Park pool refurbishment; Proserpine Aquatic facility residence demolition and kiosk renewal; Bowen Aquatic facility town pool amenity upgrade – stage 1 and 2; Cannonvale Depot Office roof replacement; Les Stagg Oval grandstand renewal; Collinsville Youth Coalition amenities renewal; Bowen Water Park renewal; Cannonvale Foreshore Hall new playground; Cannonvale Foreshore Hall roof renewal (after school care); Whitsunday Coast Airport roof renewal; continuation of pedestrian path lighting on Airlie foreshore; Proserpine water and sewer admin re-roof; Bowen Aerodrome Workcamp; Bowen Aerodrome sewerage treatment renewal and Collinsville Pool amenity and kiosk upgrade.