Published Thursday, 22 January, 2009 at 11:11 AM

Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh

Govt fast tracks $27M - 188 new full-time jobs: Bligh [Further information]

Project Name

Community

Anticipated Expenditure 2008-09
($M)

Total Funding ($M)

Direct Employment (FTE) 2009 Calendar Year

Direct Employment (FTE) Total Project

Moura Aquatic Centre
Upgrade of existing facility including heating.

Moura

1.00

1.00

7.70

7.70

Moura Youth Centre
Funding for infrastructure for new youth centre

Moura

0.10

0.50

3.85

3.85

Emerald Driver Training & Motorsport Complex (H)
This project will involve a facility for Driver Training, Heavy Plant Operator Training and a Motorsport element.

Emerald

0.50

2.00

15.40

15.40

Road Safety Improvements on the Peak Downs Highway
Intersection upgrades Peak Downs Highway - Fitzroy Development Road, Peak Downs Highway - Moranbah Access Road
Heavy vehicle stopping places and overtaking lane

Multiple

1.00

5.00

11.55

38.51

Moranbah Affordable Accommodation Project
The construction of this accommodation is underway and will be completed in 4 stages.

Moranbah

2.00

3.50

3.00

7.70

Moranbah Health Staff Accommodation
Accommodation for clinical staff - provision of 4x2 bedroom units - 1 in Moranbah, 1 in Clermont and 2 in Dysart. Provision of accommodation will improve recruitment and retention rates for staff.

Moranbah, Clermont, Dysart

1.20

1.60

12.32

12.32

Middlemount Community Health Centre Extension and Renovations

Middlemount

0.09

0.65

5.01

5.01

Expansion of Childcare Capacity in the Bowen Basin

* Upgrade of Blackwater Childcare Centre and Kindergarten

* Upgrade and expand existing Clermont Childcare Centre

* Refurbish and extend capacity of Middlemount Childcare Centre

* Upgrade and expand Moura Childcare Centre

* Upgrade and expand Thoedore Childcare Centre

* Construction of a new facility at Moranbah

Blackwater, Clermont, Middlemount, Moura, Theodore, Moranbah

0.00

3.65

2.81

28.11

Upgrade of Russell Park Road and Wolfgang Access Road, Clermont.

Clermont

0.75

1.50

11.55

11.55

Nebo Emergency Services Centre
Funding requested for minor works to the existing ambulance station.

Nebo

0.015

0.015

0.12

0.12

Rolleston Emergency Services Unit (H)
New facility

Rolleston

0.27

0.27

2.08

2.08

Upgrade of Ardurad Road between Blackwater and BMA Central Administration Centre turn-off

Blackwater

0.30

4.50

12.32

34.66

Moranbah Emergency Services Centre
Upgrade of existing facility and build accommodation.

Moranbah

0.49

1.19

9.17

9.17

Hunter Street Sports Complex Development (H)
The proposed Hunter Street Sports Complex Development extends on an existing key leisure asset within the community. This project already has established partners in Central Highlands Regional Council with interest from local industry.

Blackwater

1.50

1.50

11.55

11.55

9.21

26.88

108.45

187.75