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The Rudd Labor Government has today announced nearly $4 million to build community infrastructure in Toowoomba, Dalby and across the Darling Downs - part of our investment to support local jobs and boost the local economy. The funding will be delivered from the $800 million Community Infrastructure Program the largest single investment in local infrastructure in Australia's history. The funding will be provided to the Toowoomba and Dalby Regional Councils for 49 infrastructure projects in regional communities from Miles and Chinchilla to Jondaryan and Pittsworth. [Details of projects and locations are below] Projects being funded range from $300,000 for a stage at the Queens Park amphitheatre in Toowoomba and $259,000 to upgrade the Dalby streetscape, to $34,000 for solar lights at Lions Park in Hodgson Vale and $50,000 for additional walkways along Myall Creek. Without federal funding, these projects would have remained in the 'too-hard' basket. The Community Infrastructure Program is aimed at stimulating local economies and helping communities respond to the global financial crisis. Investing in local projects that are ready to go is a great way to generate construction activity and local jobs. It will also deliver much-needed infrastructure to improve the quality of life in local communities. More than 3,600 projects have been submitted under the first round of the Community Infrastructure Program and the Rudd Government is getting on with the job. More council projects will be announced as they are approved shortly.
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Dalby Regional Council ($2,144,000)
$259,000Dalby Streetscape Enhancements
The project involves the laying of superior quality stone brick pavers in place of old concrete pavers along the western side of Cunningham Street.
Location: Cunningham Street, DALBY, QLD $200,000 Completion of the Chinchilla Streetscape
Completion of the Chinchilla Streetscape to provide improved shared community facilities.
Location: Heeney Street, CHINCHILLA, QLD $200,000Tara Streetscape Improvement
Development of the Tara Streetscape to provide improved shared community facilities.
Location: Day Street, TARA, QLD $140,000Charleys Creek Riverside Walkway, Chinchilla This upgrade of the current footpaths and access facilities to the north side of Chinchilla will connect with the existing pathway under the Warrego Highway Bridge and then continue along Helena Street to Durah Street until the Colamba Street intersection.
Location: 80-86 Heeney Street, CHINCHILLA, QLD $125,000 Dalby Swimming Pool Upgrade
This upgrade of the Dalby swimming pool will provide for the installation of solar heating, upgrades to the amenities, showers and change rooms as well as the renewal of the diving board.
Location: Patrick Street, DALBY, QLD $120,000 Showgrounds Pathway Entrance Upgrade
Construction of signposted entrances and pathways throughout the Dalby Showgrounds.
Location: Nicholson Street, DALBY, QLD $100,000Jandowae Memorial Hall Refit
The refit of the Jandowae Memorial Hall will provide the installation of acoustic ceiling panels and absorbent material, an evaporative air-cooling system and replacement of timber-framed casement
Location: George Street, JANDOWAE, QLD $100,000Construction of New Disability Access Toilets at Dulacca Recreational Area
Construction of disability access toilets to service the recreational area at Dulacca.
Location: Glynn Avenue, DULACCA, QLD $90,000 Construction of Miles Walking Tracks
Construction and expansion of walking tracks throughout the town of Miles.
Location: Leichhardt Highway, MILES, QLD $80,000 Construction of Carinya Residential Aged Care Kitchen
Construction of kitchen facilities at the Carinya Residential Aged Care Facility.
Location: 6 Wallen Street, Miles, QLD $75,000 Dalby Skate Park Upgrade
Upgrade and expansion of Dalby Skate Park to provide improved community recreational facilities.
Location: Drayton Street (Warrego Highway), DALBY, QLD $75,000 Construction of Wandoan Walking Tracks
Construction of Wandoan walking tracks from O`Sullivan Park to Waterloo Plains.
Location: Zupp Road, WANDOAN, QLD $60,000 Construction of Secure Fencing at Miles Centenary Oval
Construction of a secure fence surrounding the Centenary Oval Recreational Area.
Location: Cnr Centenary Avenue & Edith Street, MILES, QLD $50,000 Myall Creek Bikeways and Walkways Development
Development of an additional 200 metres of two metre wide walkways and bike paths along the Myall Creek in Dalby.
Location: Coxen Street, DALBY, QLD $50,000 Westmar Community & Sports Centre Refurbishment
Refurbishment of Westmar Community and Sports Centre including disabled access improvements and
electrical and plumbing works.
Location: Meandarra - Talwood Road, WESTMAR, QLD $50,000 Brigalow Town Hall Upgrade
This upgrade of existing Brigalow Town Hall infrastructure will provide for disability access.
Location: Campbell Street (Warrego Highway), BRIGALOW, QLD $50,000 Bell Fitness Trail Development
Develop a fitness trail around the town of Bell to promote physical activity within the community.
Location: Ensor Street, BELL, QLD $50,000 Condamine Walking Track
Construction of a concrete walking track which will link the two major recreational areas of Pioneer Park and Bell Park
Location: Wambo Street, CONDAMINE, QLD $50,000 Jimbour Amphitheatre Upgrade
This upgrade to the Jimbour Amphitheatre will provide for the installation of appropriate acoustic ceiling panelling for the Jimbour Amphitheatre.
Location: Dalby-Jandowae Road, JIMBOUR, QLD $40,000 Meandarra Home & Community Care Carpark
Construction of a mobility accessible carpark for the Meandarra Home & Community Care Facility
Location: Osler Street, MEANDARRA, QLD $30,000 Wandoan Swimming Pool Fence Improvements
Construction of a high colorbond fence along two existing boundaries of the pool precinct in Wandoan
Location: Henderson Road, WANDOAN, QLD $30,000 Construction of Disability Access Amenities at Moraby Park
Construction of a new amenities block including appropriate disability access at Moraby Park
Location: Cnr Warrego Highway & Leichhardt Highway, MILES, QLD $30,000 Completion of the Tara Lagoon Walkway
This project will provide the 80 metres of new walkway of the Tara Lagoon walkway.
Location: Sara Street, TARA, QLD $30,000 Construction of a Shade Sail at O'Sullivan Park
Construction of a shade structure over playground equipment
Location: Zupp Road, WANDOAN, QLD $20,000 Improved Access to Myall Park Botanical Garden
Installation of a grid and associated construction work to provide improved disabled access to Myall Park Botanical Garden.
Location: Myall Park Botanical Garden (Off Myall Park Road), GENMORGAN, QLD $10,000 Disabled Access at Jandowae Pool
Installation of a disabled chair lift at the Jandowae Swimming Pool.
Location: High Street, JANDOWAE, QLD $25,000 Jandowae Playground Upgrade
Installation of playground, BBQ and shade equipment in the Jandowae Rotary Park.
Location: High Street, JANDOWAE, QLD $5,000 Construction of New Bus Shelter in Kennedy Street
Location: Kennedy Street, CONDAMINE, QLD Toowoomba Regional Council ($1,819,000)
$350,000 Queens Park Amphitheatre Stage, Toowoomba
Construction of a permanent stage in the existing Queens Park Amphitheatre at Toowoomba.
Location: Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD $200,000 Rockville Park Water Recycling, Toowoomba
Installation of stormwater recycling facilities at Rockville Park, Toowoomba
Location: Tor Street, Toowoomba, QLD $156,000 Sporting Fields Carpark, Toowoomba
This project will establish, pave and landscape an additional car park and access facilities at the Nell E. Robinson Park.
Location: Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD $150,000 Terrace Seating at Heritage Oval, Toowoomba
Construction of terraced seating and retaining walls at Heritage Oval, Toowoomba.
Location: Stuart Street, Toowoomba, QLD $120,000 Art Gallery Air Conditioning Upgrade, Toowoomba
This project will provide an air conditioning upgrade of the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.
Location: 531 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD $120,000 Skate Park, Cecil Plains
Construction of a skate park in Cecil Plains.
Location: Taylor Street, Cecil Plains, QLD, 4407 $100,000 Pittsworth Showgrounds Upgrade
Upgrading power and amenities to enhance suitability of Pittsworth Showgrounds as a site for caravan
Location: Railway Street, Pittsworth, QLD, 4356 $92,000 Westbrook Pedestrian and Bikepath
Construction of a reinforced concrete pathway for pedestrians and cyclists from Belclaire Drive to Boundary Street in Westbrook.
Location: Boundary Street, Westbrook, QLD $91,500 Public Cemetery Upgrades
Installation of shade structures and seating in the public cemeteries at Drayton/Toowoomba, Pittsworth,
Millmerran, Cabarlah and Crows Nest $75,000 Upgrade Chapman Park
Provision of improved landscaping, parking and picnic facilities for Chapman Park in Hampton.
Location: Cnr New England Highway and Hampton-Esk Road, Hampton, QLD $55,000 Water Recycling Project
Installation of reuse water supply at the Goombungee Sport and Recreation Centre.
Location: Macatta Street, Goombungee, QLD $50,000 Jondaryan Woolshed Tourist Centre Upgrade
Power capacity upgrade and modernisation of all electrical outlets.
Location: 264 Evanslea Road, Jondaryan, QLD $44,000 Panoramic Walk Upgrade, Hodgson Vale
This project will upgrade the Panoramic walking track including improvements to a sharp gully crossing, drainage and steps.
Location: Panoramic Drive, Hodgson Vale, QLD $40,000 Walkway Exercise Stations
Installation of exercise stations along the Back Creek walkway, Millmerran.
Location: Margaret Street, Millmeran, QLD $35,000 All Weather Bus Shelter
Construction of an all weather bus shelter in front of the Nobby State School.
Location: Davenport Street, Nobby, QLD $34,000 Lions Park Lighting
Installation of solar lights around the community hall and the pathway to the car park.
Location: 12728 New England Highway, Hodgson Vale, QLD $29,500 Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Clifton
Installation of outdoor gym equipment along the Elsie Jones Park Walkway, Clifton.
Location: East Street, Clifton, QLD $25,000 Playground Upgrade
Fencing and equipment upgrade for a playground in Centenary Park, Clifton.
Location: Cnr King & Mowen Streets, Clifton, QLD $20,000 Memorial Park Upgrade, Yarraman
Refurbishment of gazebo roofing, fittings, tables and seats in Memorial Park, Yarraman.
Location: Toomey Street, Yarraman, QLD $17,000 Memorial Hall and Community Centre Upgrade, Yarraman
Upgrade to the Yarraman Memorial Hall and Community Centre. including installation of insulation in the ceiling, improvements to the sound system and new carpet.
Location: Browne Street, Yarraman, QLD $15,000 New Playground, Cooyar
Location: New England Highway, Cooyar, QLD
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