The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) has released a detailed four-year program and a draft vision for the State’s infrastructure needs over the next two decades.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Steven Miles said he wanted Queenslanders to have their say on the draft 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy (SIS), a key part of Queensland’s economic recovery.
“Queensland is in the box seat to seize the opportunities ahead of us over the next two decades,” Dr Miles said.
“We’ve just joined the list of Olympic and Paralympic cities, our pandemic response has been world-class, our population is booming and Queensland has the potential to become a renewables and hydrogen superpower.”
He said the State had already made a good start with a $52.2 billion infrastructure investment that would turbo-charge more growth and jobs.
“The draft SIS sets out our approach to connecting our regions and creating liveable communities with essential services and infrastructure across Queensland like the schools, hospitals and roads that our growing State will need into the future,” Dr Miles said.
Also announcing the Queensland Government Infrastructure Pipeline (QGIP), the Minister said it would include the four-year $52.2 billion capital program and potential future proposals currently under development.
“It includes more than 1,000 projects in delivery and planning, and will provide industry with further confidence to invest in Queensland,” Dr Miles said.
“In 2021-22, $14.7 billion — one of the largest capital programs in recent years — has been allocated, with more than 60 per cent being spent outside Greater Brisbane.”
Comment on the SIS can be provided online until 7 October at this PS News link.
