LYONS has come away as the state’s big winner from the Federal Budget with the electorate to receive the majority of Tasmania’s infrastructure and tourism investment.
A total of $359.6 million of infrastructure spending will be allocated over the next four years as the Federal Government looks to support economic recovery and jobs.
Here’s our seat-by-seat breakdown of budget winners:
LYONS
The Federal Government will invest $150 million for the Hobart to Sorell Corridor which will see redevelopment of the Sorell and Midway Point causeway.
The Government will also bring forward $15m to accelerate the Hobart Airport to Sorell Southern Bypass.
The electorate will also see $52 million spent in additional funding for the Tasmanian Midland Highty Upgrade project.
A further $7.14 million will be spent on the Midland Hwy Safety Works Package – Powranna Rd to South of Symmons Plains and Tunbridge
Meanwhile, $6.9 million will go towards tourism development at Freycinet across the next two years under the National Tourism Icons Program announced in the 2019-20 Budget to enhance iconic tourist attractions.
A further combined $600,000 will be spent on conservation works at heritage attractions Woolmers and Brickendon Estates.
BASS
The Tamar River will see $45m invested in it over the next four years for 12 projects aimed at reducing pollution and improving river health, as part of the Launceston City Deal.
The West Tamar Hwy will also see $16m invested in upgrades between Exeter and Launceston under the Tasmanian Roads Package, while a further $16m will go towards Bridport Rd freight efficiency and safety upgrades.
BRADDON
The Bass Hwy will see $40m in upgrades rolled out between Deloraine and Devonport.
The Overland Track Huts redevelopment will see more than $3.8m invested to construct walker accommodation at three nodes along the track.
CLARK
The Tasman Bridge will receive a $65m upgrade under the Government’s Urban Congestion Fund.
Also to be delivered under the fund will be $1.5 million for Tasman Hwy Intelligent Transport Solutions.
One million dollars across the next two years will allocated towards the Hobart City Deal.
While, more than $2m will be spent on the construction of a new History and Interpretation visitor centre at the South Hobart Cascades Female Factory.
FRANKLIN
No major infrastructure or tourism investment will be spent on the Southern electorate of Franklin.
Budget papers show the federal government will provide $13.7m to the state government in recognition of the impacts of the 2018-19 Tasmanian bushfires which severely impacted the Huon Valley.
Nationally $33.5 million will go to upgrades of World and National Heritage to ensure greater conservation outcomes and improved visitor experiences post COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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