Media Releases - May 2009

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26
MAY
2009

Australian Council Of Local Government - 25 June 2009
Today, I have formally invited mayors and shire presidents to the second meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) at Parliament House on 25 June 2009.
26
MAY
2009

2009 National Awards For Local Government - Category Winners Announced
Twenty one council and shire projects have been selected as Category Winners in the 2009 National Awards for Local Government, which were announced today.
25
MAY
2009

Sheahan Bridge Duplication Officially Opened
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese today opened the new $78 million Sheahan Bridge over the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai.
22
MAY
2009

New Moves On National Transport Reforms
Today's meeting of the nation's transport ministers marks an historic step towards a truly national transport system, with agreement to reforms that will deliver single national transport regulators in maritime, heavy vehicles and rail.
22
MAY
2009

Central West Transport Needs Study Completed
I have today released the study into the transport needs of the Central West of NSW, honouring the Government's 2007 election commitment.
21
MAY
2009

$3.5 Million To Upgrade Three Community & Emergency Relief Centres In Indigo Shire
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government today announced the Rudd Government would offer nearly $3.5 million for improvements to community and emergency relief centres in the Indigo Shire in Victoria.
20
MAY
2009

$4 Million To Help Build New Hewett Community Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $4 million towards a new purpose-built Community Centre at Hewett in South Australia.
18
MAY
2009

$2.5 Million For Pakenham Community Hall And Library
The Rudd Labor Government will contribute $2.5 million towards the new community hall and library building in Pakenham, in Victoria.
18
MAY
2009

$4.3 Billion Regional Rail Express To Create Jobs And Help Suburban And Regional Passengers
The Prime Minister and the Premier of Victoria today welcomed the announcement of funding for the new $4.3 billion Regional Rail Express - the biggest single investment in the metropolitan rail project since the city loop was built and the first major new rail line for metropolitan Melbourne in 80 years.
15
MAY
2009

$2.6 Million For Major Upgrade Of Seacrest Park Sorrento
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Gary Gray, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Northern Australia, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.6 million for major upgrades at Seacrest Park in Sorrento.
15
MAY
2009

$2.2 Million Towards Kogarah Jubilee Stadium
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Member for Barton, Robert McClelland, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.2 million towards the redevelopment of Kogarah Jubilee Stadium in Sydney.
15
MAY
2009

Nation-building upgrade for Bruce Highway - Cooroy to Curra
The Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure today welcomed the announcement of the $613 million duplication of the Cooroy to Curra (Section B) stretch of the Bruce Highway.
15
MAY
2009

Appointment Of Departmental Secretary
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mike Mrdak as Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
14
MAY
2009

Airservices Australia Board Appointments
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Liza Carver and Mr David Burden to the Board of Airservices Australia, the organisation responsible for managing 11 per cent of the world's airspace.
14
MAY
2009

$1.65 Billion Hunter Expressway To Create Jobs And Ease Traffic Congestion
The Prime Minister and the Premier of NSW today welcomed the announcement of funding for the new $1.65 billion Hunter Expressway between the F3 and the New England Highway near Branxton.
12
MAY
2009

$3.2 Million For Central Wheatbelt Recreation Facility
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.2 million for a new sport and recreation facility at Northam in Western Australia's central wheat belt.
12
MAY
2009

$2 Million Towards New Kalgoorlie Sporting Complex
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2 million towards the new Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex in Kalgoorlie.
12
MAY
2009

Investing In The Nation's Infrastructure Priorities
The Rudd Labor Government has released Infrastructure Australia's National Infrastructure Priority List - and delivered a comprehensive response in the 2009-10 Budget.
12
MAY
2009

Federal Road Investment Program Steps Up A Gear
The Rudd Labor Government is undertaking the biggest road investment program in the nation's history, with the 2009-10 Budget allocating $3.4 billion in new money.
12
MAY
2009

NSW & ACT To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget, the Rudd Labor Government is investing over $1.5 billion in New South Wales and ACT road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

Victoria To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget the Rudd Labor Government is investing over $760.0 million in Victoria's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

Queensland To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget the Rudd Labor Government is investing $1.5 billion in Queensland's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

South Australia To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget the Rudd Labor Government is investing almost $380 million in South Australia's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

Western Australia To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget, the Rudd Labor Government is investing $421 million in Western Australia's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

Tasmania To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget, the Rudd Labor Government is investing $156 million in Tasmania's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

Northern Territory To Benefit From Nation Building Budget
In this Budget, the Rudd Labor Government is investing nearly $130 million in the Northern Territory's road and rail infrastructure - an investment that will support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
12
MAY
2009

New Money To Upgrade Remote Airstrips
The Rudd Labor Government has provided $3.0 million in the 2009-10 Budget to begin the process of upgrading airstrips in remote parts of the country, making them safer for aircraft.
12
MAY
2009

$2.6 Billion For Better Local Infrastructure And Services
Communities around Australia will benefit from the Rudd Labor Government's record $2.6 billion investment in local infrastructure and services.
12
MAY
2009

New National Body To Drive Better Road Safety Outcomes
The Rudd Labor Government has provided $3.0 million over five years in the 2009-10 Budget to support the establishment and operation of the first ever National Road Safety Council.
12
MAY
2009

New CASA Board Gets Budget Backing
Safety oversight of the nation's aviation industry will be further strengthened in the 2009-10 Budget with the allocation of funding to help establish a new expert board for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
12
MAY
2009

Budget Provides Historic Investment In Rail
The 2009-10 Budget delivers the most sweeping investment in rail in generations.
12
MAY
2009

Economic Stimulus Package: Key Rail Projects Get Underway
Work on laying 658,000 new concrete sleepers along two critical sections of the interstate freight rail network has started with funding provided under the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Package.
11
MAY
2009

$2.2 Million Towards Port Fairy Community Services Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.2 million towards the new Port Fairy Community Services Centre in Victoria.
11
MAY
2009

$2 Million Towards Mildura Arts & Culture Precinct Stage One
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction today announced the Rudd Government would offer $2 million towards Stage One of the Arts and Culture Precinct in Mildura.
11
MAY
2009

$5 Million For New Mount Gambier Library & Community Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services today announced the Rudd Government would offer up to $5 million towards the new Library and Community Centre in Mount Gambier - South Australia's second largest city.
10
MAY
2009

$3.1 Million For Geelong Eastern Beach Restoration
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, and Anthony Byrne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.1 million towards the Eastern Beach Reserve Restoration Project in Geelong.
09
MAY
2009

$2 Million Towards Burnie's West Park Sports Facility
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2 million towards the new sports facility at Burnie in North West Tasmania.
09
MAY
2009

$5 Million Towards Tamworth Indoor Sports Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $5 million towards the new Tamworth Indoor Sports Centre in the New England region of New South Wales.
09
MAY
2009

$4.6 Million For Stage One Of Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Bob Debus, Minister for Home Affairs today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer nearly $4.6 million towards the Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex in Mudgee.
08
MAY
2009

Economic Stimulus Package: Maintenance Money For Warrego
08
MAY
2009

More 'Truckie' Rest Stops On The Way In NSW
Planning will start immediately on 28 new and upgraded rest stops for truck drivers using the State's highways and major arteries.
08
MAY
2009

$2.4 Million Towards Mirrabooka Centre Revitalisation Project
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.4 million towards the revitalisation of Mirrabooka's town centre in the City of Stirling.
08
MAY
2009

$3.4 Million For Champion Lakes Regatta Centre Stage Two
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Housing, today announced the Rudd Government would offer $3.4 million for the Stage Two development of the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre.
08
MAY
2009

$2.9 Million For Healesville Arts & Community Precinct - Stage Two
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction, today announced the Rudd Government would offer $2.9 million towards Stage Two of the Healesville Arts & Community Precinct in the Yarra Valley.
08
MAY
2009

$2.36 Million Towards Strathalbyn Community Swimming Pool Redevelopment
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer more than $2.36 million towards the Strathalbyn Community Swimming Pool Redevelopment.
08
MAY
2009

Nearly $3 Million For Bluewater Trail At Mackay
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Joe Ludwig, Minister for Human Services today announced that the Rudd Government would offer nearly $3 million towards the $5.5 million tourist pedestrian and bicycle pathway project in Mackay.
08
MAY
2009

$10 Million To Kick-Start Brisbane City Hall Restoration
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Peter Garrett, Minister for Heritage and the Arts, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $10 million to commence the restoration work needed at Brisbane City Hall.
07
MAY
2009

$2 Million Towards Bannockburn Recreation Precinct
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction, today announced the Rudd Government would offer $2 million to help redevelop the Bannockburn Recreation Precinct in Victoria.
07
MAY
2009

$36 Million Rudd Government Boost For Gold Coast AFL Stadium
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $36 million towards a new, 25,000-seat AFL and sports stadium at Carrara on the Gold Coast.
07
MAY
2009

$2.1 Million Towards Multipurpose Centre In Tully - Wettest Place In Australia
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, today announced the Rudd Government would offer $2.1 million towards the Tully Multipurpose Centre at in Far North Queensland.
07
MAY
2009

$2 Million For Cairns Emergency Management Community Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, today announced the Rudd Government would offer nearly $2 million for the new Emergency Management Community Centre in Cairns.
07
MAY
2009

$3.6 Million To Revitalise Darwin's CBD
Anthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Joel Fitzgibbon, Minister for Defence today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.6 million towards the revitalisation of Darwin's CBD in the Top End.
07
MAY
2009

$2.6 Million For 12 Community Halls & Venues In Eastern Riverina
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Warren Snowdon, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, today announced more than $2.6 million to build or refurbish 12 separate community halls and venues across the Eastern Riverina.
07
MAY
2009

$2.7 Million To Demolish And Re-Build Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.7 million to demolish and re-build the Wauchope-Bonny Hills surf life saving facility on the mid-North Coast of NSW.
07
MAY
2009

$2.47 Million To Upgrade Taree Regional Recreation Centre For Major Sporting Events
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.47 million towards the $2.96 million upgrade of the Taree Regional Recreation Centre on the mid-North Coast of New South Wales.
07
MAY
2009

Over $2.6 Million To Help Redevelop Old Melville Primary School
Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese and Parliamentary Secretary Gary Gray today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer more than $2.6 million towards the redevelopment of the old Melville Primary School site.
07
MAY
2009

Rudd Government Delivers $2.1 Million For Hastings Neighbourhood Hub
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Alan Griffin, Minister for Veterans' Affairs, today announced the Rudd Government would offer more than $2.1 million towards the $3.4 million new neighbourhood hub on the Mornington Peninsula.
07
MAY
2009

Renewal Of Major Project Facilitation For MEO Australia
I have renewed the Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status of MEO Australia, underscoring the Government's effort to support major new private sector investment during the current global recession.
07
MAY
2009

$7 Million Towards Eastern Recreation Precinct
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Alan Griffin, Minister for Veterans' Affairs, today announced the Rudd Government would offer up to $7 million towards the Eastern Recreation Precinct in Wantirna South in Melbourne.
07
MAY
2009

$5 Million To Help Redevelop Horsham Town Hall
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction, today announced the Rudd Government would offer $5 million for the redevelopment of the Horsham Town Hall in Victoria.
07
MAY
2009

$8 Million Towards New Byron Regional Sport & Cultural Complex
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Government would offer $8 million towards the new Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex in Ewingsdale on the NSW Far North Coast.
07
MAY
2009

$2 Million For New Cultural And Leisure Centre At Lennox Head
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2 million towards the new Cultural and Leisure Centre in Lennox Head on the NSW North Coast.
06
MAY
2009

$2.4 Million To Help Make Epping & Eastwood Ovals Energy Efficient
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.4 million towards a plan to reduce water and energy use at sporting ovals in Epping and Eastwood in Sydney.
06
MAY
2009

$3.1 Million For Lake Macquarie Speers Point Park Development
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.1 million towards a major upgrade of Speers Point Park on Lake Macquarie.
06
MAY
2009

$5 Million For Penrith Commuter Car Park
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $5 million towards the construction of a new commuter car park at Penrith Railway Station in western Sydney.
06
MAY
2009

$4 Million To Help Construct Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Peter Garrett Minister for the Environment, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $4 million for the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail on Sydney's northern beaches.
06
MAY
2009

$3 Million Towards Katherine Regional Cultural Precinct
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3 million for Stage One of the Katherine regional cultural precinct in the Northern Territory.
06
MAY
2009

$3.2 Million For Yeppoon Town Hall Redevelopment
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Tony Burke, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.2 million for the Yeppoon Town Hall redevelopment.
06
MAY
2009

$3 Million To Help Develop Peninsula Recreation Precinct
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery,today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer more than $3 million for the development of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina Beach on the NSW Central Coast.
06
MAY
2009

$5.6 Million Towards Cabramatta Public Car Park Project
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $5.6 million towards the $9 million development of a public and commuter car park in Cabramatta.
06
MAY
2009

$5.3 Million For Drummoyne Oval Precinct Development
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer more than $5.3 million towards the development of the Drummoyne Sports and Cultural Precinct in Sydney.
05
MAY
2009

$3.15 Million For Ted Summerton Reserve Redevelopment
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Anthony Byrne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.15 million to help redevelop Ted Summerton Reserve in Moe in Victoria.
05
MAY
2009

$8.9 Million Towards Casey Fields Development Project
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Anthony Byrne, Member for Holt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $8.9 million towards the new Casey Fields development project at Cranbourne East.
05
MAY
2009

$9.5 Million Towards Craigieburn Library & Learning Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local government, and Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation and Research, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government has offered nearly $9.5 million towards the $14.7 million new library and learning centre at Craigieburn in Victoria.
05
MAY
2009

$3.3 Million To Help Overhaul Woodville Town Hall Building
Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today announced the Rudd Government has offered more than $2.7 million towards the upgrade of the Waterworld Aquatics Centre at Ridgehaven in Adelaide.
05
MAY
2009

$2.7 Million To Help Upgrade Waterworld In Tea Tree Gully
Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today announced the Rudd Government has offered more than $2.7 million towards the upgrade of the Waterworld Aquatics Centre at Ridgehaven in Adelaide.
05
MAY
2009

$4 Million To Help Complete Dunn And Lewis Complex At Ulladulla
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Commonwealth Government would provide $4 million to help complete the Dunn and Lewis Complex in Ulladulla in NSW.
05
MAY
2009

$2.23 Million To Help Revitalise Albion Park Town Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.23 million to help revitalise the town centre in Albion Park in the Illawarra.
05
MAY
2009

Jetstar Fined $148,500 For Breach Of Sydney Airport Curfew
Today at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court, Jetstar was fined $148,500 for breaching the curfew at Sydney Airport in December 2007.
04
MAY
2009

$2.45 Million For New Farm Vigano Community And Cultural Centre In Whittlesea
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.45 million towards the new $4.25 million Farm Vigano Community and Cultural Centre in South Morang within the City of Whittlesea.
04
MAY
2009

$2.3 Million For Wembley Park Sports Precinct Redevelopment
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.3 million towards the Wembley Park Sports Precinct in Box Hill South Melbourne.
04
MAY
2009

$3 Million To Help Extend Nillumbik Town Hall & Civic Centre
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3 million to help extend Nillumbik Shire Council's Civic Centre and Town Hall in Victoria.
04
MAY
2009

$4 Million For New Batesford Reserve Youth & Community Hub
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $4 million towards the new Youth and Community Hub at Batesford Reserve in Chadstone in Melbourne.
04
MAY
2009

$2.9 Million To Help Build New Ringwood Sports Pavilion
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.9 million for the redevelopment of the Ringwood Soccer and Multi-purpose Sports Pavilion in Melbourne's East.
04
MAY
2009

$5 Million To Help Commence Doncaster Hill Community Hub
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $5 million towards the new community centre project at Doncaster Hill in Melbourne.
04
MAY
2009

$7.2 Million Towards Noble Park Swim Centre Upgrade
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $7.2 million towards the upgrade of the swim centre at Noble Park in Melbourne.
04
MAY
2009

$2.5 Million Towards Gardiners Creek Trail 'Missing Link'
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.5 million to help construct a new 1.5-kilometre section of the Gardiners Creek Trail in Melbourne's east.
04
MAY
2009

$5 Million To Kick-Start Greensborough Redevelopment Project
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $5 million towards the redevelopment of the Greensborough town centre in Melbourne.
04
MAY
2009

$3.4 Million To Help Build New Aquatic Centre In Evans Head
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3.4 million for the construction of the new Evans Head Aquatic Centre on the NSW's Far North Coast.
04
MAY
2009

$2.75 Million Towards Lismore's CBD Upgrade
Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.75 million towards the Woodlark Street upgrade to revitalise Lismore's CBD on the NSW North Coast.
04
MAY
2009

$3.6 Million For Tamborine Mountain Sport & Recreation Complex
Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3.6 million to commence the new Tamborine Mountain Sport and Recreation Complex in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
05
MAY
2009

$2.9 Million To Help Build Wollongong Cliff Road Promenade
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.9 million towards the new Cliff Road pedestrian promenade in Wollongong.
05
MAY
2009

$2 Million To Help Redevelop Waterloo Youth Facility
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Tanya Plibersek, Member for Sydney, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2 million towards the long-overdue redevelopment of the Waterloo Youth Facility building in Sydney.
08
MAY
2009

$2.5 Million Towards Port Pirie Cultural Precinct
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Parliamentary Secretary Gary Gray today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.5 million towards a new Port Pirie Cultural Precinct in South Australia.
04
MAY
2009

Air Traffic Controllers' Certified Agreement
The resounding vote by air traffic controllers in support of a new certified agreement is an important step forward for aviation in Australia.
03
MAY
2009

$3 Million To Help Build New Sunshine Coast Transit Centre
Anthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Craig Emerson, Minister for Small Business, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $3 million towards the new Northern Sunshine Coast Transit Centre.
03
MAY
2009

$3.28 Million For Lithgow Sporting And Cultural Precinct
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Macquarie Bob Debus today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3.28 million towards the upgrade of the Lithgow Sporting and Cultural Precinct.
02
MAY
2009

$2.6 Million To Help Reduce Water & Energy Use At Toowoomba Region Swimming Pools
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Human Services Minister Joe Ludwig today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.6 million towards the Sustainable Pools Project in Toowoomba and neighbouring communities.
02
MAY
2009

$2.95 Million For Dalby PCYC Sports Centre Extension
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Human Services Minister Joe Ludwig today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.95 million for the extension of the PCYC sports centre in Dalby in Queensland's Darling Downs.
01
MAY
2009

$2.2 Million Towards Sapphire Aquatic Centre In Pambula
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.2 million towards the Sapphire Aquatic Centre in Pambula on the NSW South Coast.
01
MAY
2009

$3.75 Million To Help Redevelop Flying Fruit Fly Circus Building In Albury
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Arts Minister Peter Garrett today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3.75 million to help redevelop the training centre of the internationally-recognised Flying Fruit Fly Circus in Albury.
01
MAY
2009

$2 Million To Commence New South Perth Library & Community Centre
Anthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2 million to commence the new civic centre library and community centre on South Terrace in South Perth.
01
MAY
2009

$2.9 Million Towards Kingston Regional Soccer Facility
Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer $2.9 million towards the new regional soccer facility at Kingston Heath Reserve at Heatherton in Melbourne.
01
MAY
2009

$2.26 Million Towards Mackey Park Refurbishment
Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis and Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government will provide up to $2.26 million to help refurbish Mackey Park in Marrickville.
01
MAY
2009

$2 Million For Wherrett Park Indoor Sports Centre In Maclean
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Attorney General Robert McClelland today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2 million towards a new indoor sports centre at Wherrett Park in Maclean.
01
MAY
2009

Toowoomba Bypass Study Released
A study commissioned in 2006 by the former Howard Government to assess the cost and viability of delivering the Toowoomba Bypass has today been publically released.