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Nerang Intersection Undergos Safety ImprovementsWork will start early next week on safety upgrades at a high risk intersection in Nerang with funding from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
Work Progresses on Springvale Road Rail Crossing UpgradeWork is progressing on the $140 million Springvale Road Rail Crossing Separation Project, with the foundation concrete now being poured for the new Nunawading Station.
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2009
Dilston Bypass Tenders CalledConstruction companies interested in building the $48 million Dilston Bypass on the East Tamar Highway have until 4 November to submit their best bid under the tender process being conducted by the Tasmanian Government.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: New Passing Loop At Mindaribba CompletedThe modernisation of the Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne rail corridor continues unabated with today's opening of a new passing loop at Mindaribba between Maitland and Dungog in NSW three months ahead of schedule.
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Builders Shortlisted for Hunter ExpresswayThe RTA has now assessed the bids submitted by the construction companies interested in building the eastern section of the Hunter Expressway and shortlisted the best two.
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2009
Forrest Highway opens to trafficThe Kwinana Freeway extension and Forrest Highway has officially opened three months ahead of schedule.
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2009
Upgrade In Full Swing For Mackay IntersectionThe $12.3 million Bruce Highway - Farrellys Lane intersection upgrade and duplication project is in full swing, with traffic now diverted onto the Highway's newly completed western carriageway.
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Access Agreement Reached at the Port of NewcastleI welcome the commonsense agreement that has been reached between government and industry over the long term operations at the Port of Newcastle.
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2009
New Section of the Pacific Highway Opens Between Karuah and BulahdelahThe Federal and NSW Government's have jointly announced that a new 7.5 kilometre section of the upgraded Pacific Highway is about to open between Bulahdelah and Nerong.
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Approval of Brisbane Airport's 2009 Master PlanI have approved Brisbane Airport's 2009 Master Plan which sets out its strategic direction and intended uses for the next 20 years.
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2009
Station Design Revealed For Nunawading ProjectNunawading's new railway station, being built as part of the $140 million Springvale Road Rail Separation Project, will feature a bubble skylight roof design using materials adopted for Beijing's Water Cube Aquatic Centre.
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Economic Stimulus: Douglas Arterial Duplication Moves AheadConstruction companies interested in building the Douglas Arterial Duplication have until 16 October to submit their best bid under the tender process being conducted by the Queensland Government.
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2009
New Truck Safety Rule To Save LivesToday I have signed into law a new, mandatory vehicle design rule which will save lives and prevent serious injuries on the nation's roads.
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2009
Two Morwell Intersections Undergo Safety ImprovementsWork is now underway on safety upgrades at two high risk intersections in Morwell with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
Economic Stimulus: Installation Of More Boom Gates In NSWOver the next fortnight work will start on the installation of boom gates and other safety measures at a further two priority level rail crossings in NSW, with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
Ocean Drive Bridge Now Open For MotoristsThe new Ocean Drive Bridge over the Pacific Highway east of Kew is now open to traffic.
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2009
Finishing Signs For Bruce Highway UpgradeThe widening of the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes between Uhlmann Road and Caboolture is almost complete, with permanent road signage ready to be installed on the project early next week.
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2009
Minister Opens Upgraded Clementson Park PlaygroundToday I officially opened the extensively upgraded Clementson Park at Bondi Junction, one of nine local parks to benefit from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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2009
New Rail Bridge One Step Closer At Brooklyn Sunshine TriangleThe modernisation of the interstate rail network continued today with the lowering of a 100 tonne steel girder across Sunshine Road, as part of the new Brooklyn Sunshine Triangle bridge.
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2009
Alliance To Deliver New Anthonys Cutting Freeway RouteConstruction of the new $200 million Western Freeway route between Melton and Bacchus Marsh is one step closer, with VicRoads alliance partners announced today.
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2009
The Good Word on Motorcycle SafetyEfforts to prevent serious injury and death amongst motorcyclists and scooter riders have taken centre stage at Federal Parliament.
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2009
NSW Councils Share $605 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every local governing body in New South Wales will receive in this financial year through the Financial Assistance Grants program.
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2009
NT Councils Share $27 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every local councils and shire in the Northern Territory will receive this year through the Financial Assistance Grants program.
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2009
Queensland Councils Share $378 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every council in Queensland will receive this year through the Financial Assistance Grants program.
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2009
SA Councils Share $131 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every local governing body in South Australia will receive this financial year through the Financial Assistance Grants program.
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2009
Tasmanian Councils Share $62 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every council in Tasmania will receive this year in Financial Assistance Grants.
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2009
Victorian Councils Share $452 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every council in Victoria will receive this year through the Financial Assistance Grants program.
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2009
WA Councils Share $226 Million in Financial Assistance GrantsThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced the funding that each and every council and shire in Western Australia will receive this year through the Financial Assistance Grants program.
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