- The Crisafulli Government has secured an 80:20 funding split for the Bruce Highway.
- A funding commitment was achieved in just two months of forming Government.
- This commitment follows the first meeting of the newly formed Bruce Highway Advisory Council which includes regional representatives.
The Crisafulli Government has secured an 80:20 funding split for the Bruce Highway in a massive win for Queensland, just two months since being elected.
After a strong campaign by the Crisafulli Government to deliver a safer Bruce for regional Queensland, the Federal Government announced it will reinstate the funding split.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg has welcomed the return of the long-standing 80:20 funding for the state's most critical transport infrastructure.
"In two months, we've achieved what the former State Government couldn't in two years," Minister Mickelberg said.
"Since forming Government, we have been calling for Queensland's fair share of funding from the Federal Government at every opportunity.
"Queensland deserves better than a second-class highway and that is why we are focused on delivering a safer and more reliable Bruce.
"One of my key priorities as Minister for Transport and Main Roads is to deliver a long-term upgrade plan to bring the Bruce Highway up to safety standards.
"Our newly formed Bruce Highway Advisory Council met before Christmas as committed to Queenslanders at the election and includes strong voices from the regions.
"The return to an 80:20 funding split is a welcomed commitment from the Federal Government to enable our delivery of a safer Bruce.
"This is a win for Queensland."
