Everything promised for Toowoomba in second week of state election campaign
The second week of the Queensland election campaign is almost over. Here’s everything that was promised this week for Toowoomba.
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From new roads, to extra hospital staff, politicians have been out in force across Toowoomba this week making major election commitments.
Here’s everything that was promised for Toowoomba residents by our politicians this week.
LNP makes $3 million promise for study into new Highfields road
Toowoomba North LNP MP Trevor Watts has promised a Deb Frecklington LNP Government would fund a business case into a new major road between Highfields and Wilsonton.`
Mr Watts said the LNP would commit $3 million for the business case, funded under the SEQ Congestion Program, as part of its plan to lead Queensland out of recession.
“This is a significant infrastructure project for those living north of Toowoomba,” Mr Watts said.
Read all about that promise here.
Labor’s plan for more frontline health staff in the region
Labor’s Transport Minister Mark Bailey on Monday travelled to Toowoomba to announce the party would hire more frontline health staff in the Darling Downs region including 297 nurses, 76 doctors and 66 health professionals if elected at the October 31 election.
“The work of our frontline health staff during this global pandemic has allowed the Palaszczuk Government to get on with Queensland’s plan for economic recovery,” Mr Bailey said.
“That means creating jobs and building a record $14.5 billion in regional road and transport projects like the West and East creeks culverts upgrade, and another $1 billion in road stimulus funding for more upgrades like the $13.9 million New England Highway project between Toowoomba and Yarraman.”
Read all about that promise here.
$12 million promise to improve facilities and safety at Wilsonton State High School
Toowoomba North MP Trevor Watts has committed $12 million to upgrades at Wilsonton State High School if the LNP is elected to government at the October 31 state election.
Mr Watts said the “important safety and infrastructure upgrades” would see the school receive new permanent classrooms including specialist manual arts and hospitality areas for senior students, a performing arts centre, including arts, music and multimedia spaces, an expansion of the existing 350-space car park as part of a new traffic management plan, and a scramble crossing at the intersection of Richmond Drive and North Street.
“Wilsonton State High School’s student population is quickly outgrowing the school’s built capacity,” Mr Watts said.
Read all about that promise here.
Labor’s $8m pledge for local education and training facilities
A re-elected Labor Government would commit $8 million across Darling Downs schools to help students get the skills they need to build a career close to home.
The funding is part of a $45 million skills boost to build and upgrade schools facilities and support Queensland’s economic recovery, which Labor says will create 150 jobs.
Speaking from Toowoomba this week, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the investment would ensure schools across the Darling Downs were well equipped to help students maximise future opportunities.
Read all about that promise here.
How David Janetzki plans to fight crime rise in Toowoomba region
Toowoomba South MP David Janetzki has outlined his plan to tackle crime across the Toowoomba region if the LNP is elected on October 31.
Mr Janetzki said local Neighbourhood Watch groups would be part of the solution and stood to receive $10,000 funding to support their grassroots efforts.
The $10,000 will be put towards education and minor equipment purchases for local Neighbourhood Watch groups covering suburbs including Harristown, Kearneys Spring, South Toowoomba, Centenary Heights, Middle Ridge, Darling Heights and Rangeville.
Read all about that promise here.
Funding for Clifton Jockey Club
Condamine LNP MP Pat Weir has continued to make promises for community groups and clubs in the electorate.
This week Mr Weir promised $60,000 for the construction of another shade structure and the associated earth works at the Clifton Jockey Club.
Greens make free parking promise for Toowoomba Hospital patients
Toowoomba Hospital patients could be able to park at the facility for free if the Greens are elected, or hold the balance of power, after the October 31 state election.
Toowoomba North Greens candidate Alyce Nelligan said her party had a policy for free hospital parking across Queensland, including at Toowoomba Hospital.
She said this would bring much-needed relief to the community.
