THE COMMUNITY campaign We Can’t Wait has seen positive progress set to be rolled on crucial infrastructure across Ipswich.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the campaign had challenged all political parties and local candidates to commit to delivering the roads, bridges, and public transport our booming city urgently needs.
“With days left in the State Election, we’ve had a remarkable $170 million dollars in funding commitments from the major parties – demonstrating that people power works,” Cr Harding said.
“That includes the huge success of a commitment from both major parties to funding for the second river crossing in Ipswich Central.
“There has been $4 million committed by both the LNP and ALP to fund the business case for the crossing. In addition, the ALP has pledged $142 million to be invested in construction of the bridge.
“The Australian Government announced $16 million in funding from an existing 2018 commitment to the Cunningham Highway, alongside $4 million from the Queensland Government, for further planning for the Amberley intersection including the Ripley Road and Swanbank interchanges.
Mayor Harding thanked the Ipswich and broader South East Queensland community for getting behind the campaign.
