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Canberra Airport's Master Plan ApprovedToday I have approved Canberra Airport's 2009 Master Plan.
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2009
Construction Starts on the $4.3 Billion Regional Rail LinkThe $4.3 billion Regional Rail Link project has marked a major milestone with the beginning of construction to commission platforms 15 and 16 at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.
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2009
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Site Opens on Pacific Highway at GlenugieFederal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today announced that a new Heavy Vehicle Inspection Site has opened on the Pacific Highway at Glenugie.
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2009
Glenugie Upgrade Construction Partners AnnouncedFederal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today announced the construction partners chosen to build the seven-kilometre upgrade of the Pacific Highway at Glenugie.
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2009
Port Macquarie $700,000 Coastal Walk: Up and RunningAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government today officially marked the completion of the $700,000 Port Macquarie Coast Walk at the Tacking Point Lighthouse Stairs.
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2009
Construction of Kempsey Bypass a Step CloserFederal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today announced that the Kempsey Bypass was a step closer with alliance partners now being assessed for the construction project.
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2009
100 Year Old Valla Hall Gets New Lease on LifeAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government was in Valla today to officially open the refurbished Valla Public Hall, ahead of its 100th birthday.
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2009
Brelsford Park Project UnderwayAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, was in Coffs Harbour today for the official commencement of the multi-million dollar Brelsford Park project - the Adventure Playground.
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2009
Finding Nemo at the National Marine Science CentreAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development today officially opened the upgraded aquaculture facilities at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour.
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2009
New Stretch of Pacific Highway Opens to TrafficFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today announced a 13 kilometre section of new dual carriageway was opening on the Pacific Highway between Karuah and Bulahdelah today.
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2009
$73 Million Mildura Rail Freight Line Upgrade CompleteA major $73 million Rudd and Brumby Government project to upgrade the Mildura rail freight corridor to increase train speeds and drive economic growth in regional communities is complete.
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2009
Another $40 Million to Improve Truck Road Safety in AustraliaThe Rudd Labor Government is calling for funding submissions to improve road safety for trucks and heavy vehicles under the second and final round, worth $40 million, of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
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2009
Work Begins On New Outdoor Stage For Glebe ParkConstruction work has commenced on a purpose-built performance stage in Glebe Park as well as shading for the children's play area, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government Anthony Albanese and ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said today.
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2009
$300,000 For Road Black Spot To Be Fixed In PalmerstonThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $300,000 to install a dedicated left turn lane on Chung Wah Terrace in Palmerston, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese and the Member for Solomon, Damian Hale, announced today.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: Installation of boom gates starts in SAThe installation of boom gates and other safety measures at priority level rail crossings in South Australia has begun with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: Installation of boom gates at rail crossings starts in NSWThe installation of boom gates and other safety measures at priority level rail crossings in NSW is moving ahead with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
$179 Million Coolac Bypass Officially OpensFederal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today declared the Coolac Bypass on the Hume Highway open.
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2009
$310 Million Banora Point Upgrade Moves AheadToday, Federal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley announced the selection of the alliance team to build the $310 million Pacific Highway upgrade at Banora Point.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: $28 Million Hunter Track Upgrade CompleteThe $28 million duplication of the rail line between St Helier and Muswellbrook is now complete.
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2009
Seaford Rail Extension Moves Forward - Planning Contracts AwardedFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, and South Australian Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Patrick Conlon, today announced that two major contracts have been awarded for pre-construction work on the Seaford Rail Extension.
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2009
Progress Made on Pacific Highway Duplication at GlenugieFederal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley announced the environmental assessment for the $60 million duplication of the Pacific Highway at Glenugie will go on display today.
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2009
Bridgewater Bridge Upgrade One Step CloserThe $14 million upgrade of the historic Bridgewater Bridge is one step closer today, with McConnell Dowell Constructors (Australia) awarded the contract to undertake the construction.
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2009
Work Begins on $1.8 Million Woden Youth PlazaConstruction work has commenced for the $1.8 million state-of-the-art youth plaza in the Woden Valley, which is expected to employ 58 construction workers.
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2009
Hume Highway and Olympic Highway Interchange Opens to TrafficFederal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today announced another milestone on the Hume Highway, with the opening of the Olympic Highway interchange.
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2009
Agreement Reached over Pacific Adventurer Oil SpillThe Australian and Queensland Governments have struck an agreement with Swire Shipping over financial issues relating to the oil spill from the Pacific Adventurer off the Queensland coast earlier this year.
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2009
Call for Tenders Brings Sapphire to Woolgoolga Upgrade a step closerFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley today announced tenders had been invited for the upgrade of the Pacific Highway from Sapphire to Woolgoolga, with work to start next year.
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2009
Watpac to build new AFL Stadium at Carrara - 350 jobs on offerQueensland Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, today announced that Watpac has been appointed as the successful Managing Contractor of the Gold Coast's new multi-million dollar AFL Stadium at Carrara.
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2009
Bruce Highway Safety Works Start on Sunshine CoastThe 14,500 motorists that use the northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway between Maroochydore and Andreasens roads on the Sunshine Coast everyday will soon enjoy safer and smoother driving conditions.
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2009
Bendigo Hosts National Regional Development MeetingToday, Bendigo will host the sixth meeting of the national Regional Development Council (RDC) of federal and state ministers.
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2009
Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus At Work In BendigoAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, was at Kennington Recreation Reserve today to inspect construction upgrades funded by the Rudd Government's $1.9 million investment in Bendigo community infrastructure.
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2009
Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail to Help Revitalise Bushfire-Affected CommunitiesAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, was in Tallarook today to inspect plans for the $14.2 million Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: Albury To Seymour Resleepering CompletedThe unprecedented modernisation of the nation's rail network has today reached another major milestone, with work on the upgrade of a key section of the main line between Sydney and Melbourne now complete.
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AUG
2009
Economic Stimulus: Installation of Boom Gates Starts in NSWThe installation of boom gates and other safety measures at priority level rail crossings in NSW has begun with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: Parkes to Cootamundra Rail Upgrade Gets UnderwayThe unprecedented modernisation of the interstate rail network continues unabated with the significant upgrade of the 201 kilometre Cootamundra to Parkes section starting this week.
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