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Bumper capital works spend for Rockhampton

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Rockhampton Regional Council has announced a record $170 million capital works program to stimulate the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

The council said also that the average residential ratepayer would benefit from a rates freeze, delivered through a $70 reduction to be applied to the first rates bill when it was issued later this month.

Mayor Margaret Strelow said results would be varied across the region as a land revaluation saw fluctuations up-and-down from one end of the spectrum to the other.

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Rates freeze, $65m capital works in Gladstone Budget

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Gladstone Regional Council has handed down its 2020/21 Operational Plan and Budget, outlining its priorities over the next 12 months.

The Budget features a $64.8 million capital works program, which includes $27.2 million in State and Federal Government contributions.

Key capital projects to be funded this financial year include:• $3.2m for Benaraby Landfill Cell Development• $2.3m for building and electrical improvements at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens• $1.55m for gravel road resheeting• $1.4m for bridge replacements at Gorge Rd and John Clifford Way, Lowmead• $730,000 for the Goondoon St footpath renewal• $690,000. . .

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Cairns to spend record amount on capital works

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A record $181 million capital works program headlines Cairns Regional Council’s 2020-21 Budget.

Mayor Bob Manning said the record $181 million capital works program, part of a $312 million Budget, would provide a needed stimulus boost to the local economy and ensure the council continued to deliver services to a level expected by the community.

Cr Manning acknowledged the city was facing unprecedented challenges due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and said it was vital the council maximised its capital works program to stimulate the local economy.

“Given that approximately 90 per cent of the council. . .

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Townsville outlines major capital works program

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Townsville City Council’s 2020/21 Budget will invest almost $222 million into capital works to support local jobs and upgrade and enhance vital community assets.

The extensive capital works program and a $15 million COVID-19 support package are the key parts of the council's $648.8 million Budget.

Mayor Jenny Hill said the importance of capital works investment supporting hundreds of local jobs throughout the 2020/21 financial year had never been greater. 

“Council’s $221.9 million capital investment in 2020/21 is expected to support more than 1769 jobs, at a time when our. . .

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Restraint at heart of Mount Isa Budget

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Mount Isa City Council's 2020-21 Budget includes a $29.408 million capital works component, with a high focus on works funded by State and Federal governments.

Mayor Danielle Slade said the Budget was scaled-back and restrained yet fair.

“This is not the Budget that we wanted as a council, it’s not ideal, but it is definitely the Budget that we need at this time,” Cr Slade said.

“Now more than ever, it’s crucial for Council to be responsible with its spending and we have achieved that with this year’s Budget.

“We recognise that many. . .

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