Brisbane Budget – Infrastructure to keep Central Ward Moving – A BUDGET FOR THE BETTER

This year’s Budget confirms our commitment to the people of Brisbane, demonstrating what can be achieved when we work  together as a community.

A global pandemic and devastating flood have tested our resilience.

Now, we must continue to rebuild and recover, suburb by suburb, street by street, to ensure Brisbane bounces back stronger.

Fortunately, our commitment to strong financial management over the years means we’re able to prioritise our rebuild and recovery, while keeping our Budget unashamedly focused on Brisbane’s suburbs, with a new ‘Suburbs First Guarantee’ ensuring at least 80 per cent of all spending is directed to the suburbs.

Our network of 2,100 parks makes Brisbane a more liveable place  and we’ll continue to invest heavily in our city’s green space. One new measure I believe is particularly important is making every playground in Brisbane sun safe, to protect our children from the harsh Queensland sun.

We are also continuing with longer-term programs to build a better, more resilient and more connected Brisbane, through projects like the fully electric, turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro, and critical new links like the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek Green Bridges. And we’re continuing to invest in road upgrades that help keep our city moving, ensuring people get home sooner and safer.

We knew Brisbane businesses were suffering extraordinary hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we provided millions of dollars in relief and are continuing our investment in the Brisbane app to keep our community and local businesses connected.

We have the experience to prioritise Brisbane’s  rebuild and recovery and we are determined to ensure Brisbane just keeps getting better.

Highlights  are below of some of the local inner northern suburbs wins we have had in this Budget, some Community Arts and Nighttime Economy portfolio investments I have secured, and  further information can be found at HERE

Preliminary Road Designs

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.1.1

Local Access Network Improvements

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.2.2

Retaining Walls and Embankments

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.2.2

Road Construction Minor Traffic Density

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.2.2

Major Traffic Improvements – Intersections

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.2.3

Boardwalk Rehabilitation

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.3.1

Bridges and Culverts Reconstruction and Rehabilitation

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.3.1

Kerb and Channel

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.3.1

Roads Network Resurfacing

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 2.1.3.1

Enhanced Safety Lighting

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.3.3.2

Maintaining Suburban Parks

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.3.3.2

Playground Replacements

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.3.3.2

Upgrading Facilities in Parks

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.3.3.2

Drainage Construction and Resilience

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.4.3.1

Stormwater Infrastructure

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.4.3.1

Stormwater Drainage Rehabilitation

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 3.4.4.1

Community and Sport Partnership Program

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 5.5.1.1

Community and Sport Partnership Program

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 5.5.1.1

Footpath and Bikeway Reconstruction

Refer to Supporting Information – Service: 6.1.1.1