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The Rudd Government has today announced $899,000 for ready-to-go local infrastructure projects across the Cairns region, including playgrounds, community halls, and swimming pools. Minister Albanese was in Cairns with Mr Turnour to announce the funding from the $800 million Community Infrastructure Program to support jobs and boost the local economy by building and renewing community infrastructure. The Cairns Regional Council will receive this funding to deliver important local projects for the community. They include: - $135,000 to upgrade the footpath and streetscape in the Cairns CBD;
- $100,000 to refurbish Muddy's Playground and upgrade park benches and bins on the Esplanade walkway;
- $191,510 to upgrade sports facilities across the region;
- $272,490 to refurbish community halls across the region; and
- $200,000 to upgrade the Mossman, Tobruk and Woree swimming pools.
[Details of community halls and sports facilities are below] Mr Turnour today said that he was delighted to see funding announced so quickly for the local community. "The Rudd Government understands that our community in Cairns is feeling the effects of the global financial crisis. I have made many representations in Canberra about the importance of local projects like this in generating construction activity and provide much-needed infrastructure to local communities." Mr Albanese said that the Rudd Government was determined to act decisively with local communities to support jobs and improve the quality of local infrastructure. "Without federal funding, these projects would have remained in the 'too-hard' basket. "Councils around Australia have submitted more than 3,600 community infrastructure projects. And the Rudd Government has already begun rolling out projects in local communities." Mr Turnour concluded, "The Council will receive a contract shortly. I encourage them to sign and return it as quickly as possible so funds can be released."
Media Contacts
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Moksha Watts (
Mr Albanese's Office ) |
0413 389 070
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Belinda Featherstone (
Mr Turnour's Office ) |
0427 737 203
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Community Hall Upgrades - Australian Red Cross Hall, Trinity Beach: Refurbish entrance doors;
- Bayview Scout Hall, Jeff Pezzuti Park: Refit kitchen (Bring up to standard); Upgrade toilet ventilation;
- Bellenden Ker Memorial Hall: Replace roof over kitchen as rust holes the size of golf balls are causing mould on ceiling;
- Cairns and District Child Care Association Building, Smithfield: Air conditioning refit; Refurbish gate and fencing; Refurbish sink area and benchtops;
- Cow Bay Health Clinic, Diwan: Recondition electrics, including water heater; Replace and lay accessible pathway; Replace and lay bituminous car park surface;
- Daintree Village Community Hall: Refurbish roof, gutters and windows; Install Daintree Community Hall sign; Lay accessible pathway;
- Family Day Care Centre, Windarra Street, Woree: Replace security system (lighting); Dismantle and remove unauthorised roof;
- Girl Guides Hall Edmonton: Seal footpath;
- Gordonvale Community Hall: Re-lay floor in kitchen (lay higher flooring to stop inundation of water coming from gutter straight under the door);
- Hambledon House: Replace faulty air conditioning in Volunteers (Meeting) Room;
- Meerawa Community Hall: Floor covering in kitchen; Strengthen down stairs store doors for security reasons; Upgrade seal on wooden floors;
- Mosman Shire Hall: Refurbish emergency exit lighting and fire equipment; Lay accessible pathway; Remove redundant fencing;
- Playgroup Hall Edmonton: Decommission septic tank;
- Port Douglas Community Hall: Improve drainage of turf at corner of Mowbray and Mudlo St; Refurbish security equipment; Emergency exit lighting and fire prevention system;
- Railway Halls (Building 2) MacNamara Street: Replace security system (lights); Refit kitchen; Replace air conditioning;
- Scout Hall, Edmonton: Refit interior;
- Yorkeys Knob Community Hall : Upgrade lights for Tennis Courts; Upgrade BBQ to electricity (bring into line with all Council's own BBQs); Replace flyscreens; and
- Yorkeys Knob Cottage (former caretakers residence): Refurbish living quarters.
Sports Facility Upgrades - Alley Park, Gordonvale: Install vandal proof fencing on the corner;
- Aloomba Sports Centre, Aloomba: Upgrade weather-proofing of hall exterior; Upgrade security system (lighting);
- Barlow Park: Installation of permanent power supplies into cable pits surrounding playing field for usage during events such as football matches large athletics meets and Relay for Life; Upgrade of light fittings onto existing poles located in the Barlow Park car park;
- Bill Wakeham Park, Babinda: Replace hot water system at drinks and food Stall, and refurbish food preparation areas;
- Bramston Beach Campground: Road resurface to improve accesiblity during wet season;
- Diwan Sports Centre and Oval: Refit cricket nets, lay accessible pathway; Refurbish play equipment and replace dispersed softfall; Replace water system for the SES Building/Sports Pavilion;
- Jeff Pezzutti Park, Woree: Upgrade fire protection, Refit sewage system at hockey clubhouse;
- Little Fretwell Park : Replace lighting at basketball court;
- Port Douglas Sports Complex: Replace flood lighting at AFL Oval to Australian Standard; Upgrade existing pathway to make ground more accessible; Replace circulating fans at Pavilion.
- Reynolds Park, Port Douglas: Upgrade amenities, kiosk and store, including refurbishing water system; upgrade lighting system; and converting amenities into disability accessible.
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