Ironically, successfully managing the impacts of Covid has created new challenges for our city and state.
We’re a lifestyle superpower here in Queensland, and because of that more and more Aussies are choosing our part of the world to live, work and play.
Of course we’re up for the challenge, like every test we’ve overcome these past 18 months, and that’s seen in our investment decisions this budget.
By building the job-creating infrastructure Queenslanders deserve we’re turbocharging our recovery and creating thousands of jobs locally in the process.
This includes $1.75 billion for upgrades to the M1 between Eight Mile Plains, Daisy Hill and the Logan Motorway, and a $2.9 billion plan for social housing in Queensland.
That last investment will result in 6365 new social homes being built in our state over the next four years, the single largest investment ever made in Queensland housing.
Improving community infrastructure is also paramount, whether that’s related to public transport, community amenity, or our champion local sports teams.
It’s why we’re upgrading the Greenbank park ‘n’ ride, building clubhouses for sporting clubs, replacing fire and police facilities, and putting money towards roadworks and streetscapes for a more liveable city.
So you’ll continue seeing plenty of hard hats and high-vis across Logan, which is great because every splash of fluro orange, yellow or pink is a Queenslander in work.
This is a budget all about jobs, and building on Queensland’s reputation as the place to be.
