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The Rudd Labor Government has today announced more than $1 million to upgrade and install shade structures in playgrounds in and around Mackay - as part of our investment to support jobs and build infrastructure in the region. Minister Albanese was in Mackay today with Mr Bidgood and Mayor Col Meng to announce the funding from the $800 million Community Infrastructure Program. "Mackay Regional Council will receive $1,014,000 in funding to build shade structures at 29 playgrounds in Mackay, Sarina and Mirani". [The full list of playgrounds is below.] "Without federal funding, these projects would have remained in the 'too-hard' basket."Mr Bidgood today said that he was delighted to see funding announced so quickly for the local community. "I have made many representations in Canberra about the importance of local projects like this for our community. "Mackay is feeling the effects of the global financial crisis and this investment in local infrastructure could not come at a better time. "Investing in local projects is a great way to generate 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. "We are delivering the $800 million for community infrastructure in two components: - $250 million to be shared between all councils and shires; and
- $550 million to be allocated through competitive grants.
"Today's funding is part of the $250 million component, under which local governments have submitted more than 3,600 projects. And the Rudd Government has already begun rolling out projects in local communities." Mr Bidgood 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."
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LOCATIONS FOR PLAYGROUNDS RECEIVING RUDD GOVERNMENT FUNDING - Camilleri Road, Blacks Beach
- Northview, 27 Vassallo Drive, Glenella
- Botanic Gardens, 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay
- Walkerston Skatebowl, 8 Kellys Road, Walkerston
- Slade Pt Skatebowl, 49 Slade Esplanade, Slade Point
- Kemmis Skatebowl, Evan Street, South Mackay
- Railway Park, Victoria Street, Mirani
- Apex Park, Sichter Street, Sarina
- Johnston Park, Victoria Street, Mirani
- Sarina Beach, Owen Jenkins Drive, Sarina Beach
- Melba Park, 53 Melba Street, Armstrong Beach
- Quota Park, Petrie Street, East Mackay
- Lamberts Beach, 49 Pacific Esplanade, Lamberts Beach
- Queens Park, 48 Shakespeare Street, Mackay
- Bucasia Esplanade, Bucasia
- Information Centre, 316 Nebo Road, West Mackay
- Willetts Road Park, 16 Willetts Road, North Mackay
- Valley View, 40 James Muscat Drive, Walkerston
- St Helens, Repulse Esplanade, St Helens Beach
- Midge Point Stan Camm, 58 Bundesen Avenue, Midge Point
- Haliday Bay Road, Haliday Bay
- Risley Parade, Cape Hillsborough
- Eimeo Esplanade, Mango Avenue, Eimeo
- Nell Baker, 27 Poulsen Drive, Marian
- Illawong, 1 Petrie Street, South Mackay
- Muller Park, 88 Boundary Road, Ooralea
- Valetta Gardens, 76 Victor Avenue, Glenella
- Brooksfield Pk, 2 Brooksfield Drive, Sarina
- Napier Street, 5 Napier Street, South Mackay
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