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Reconstruction resources for local government

2011-10-04T03:15:17Z

LGIS has prepared a presentation highlighting trends and movements in key economic indicators that relate to the reconstruction task. Included is information on input prices and general economic factors.

To request a chart pack, or find out more on how LGIS could assist you with your disaster recovery efforts, please contact Tony Power on email tpower@qtc.com.au or phone (07) 3842 4700.

Carbon Price Impacts for Queensland

2011-09-29T02:52:16Z

Queensland Treasury recently published a report entitled Carbon Price Impacts for Queensland. The report provides an assessment of the impact of the Australian Government's Securing a Clean Energy Future plan on the Queensland Economy, Budget and Government Owned electricity generators.

For further information about the implications for local government please contact Jan Xanthopoulo or Tony Power on (07) 3842 4700.

Link for download

http://www.treasury.qld.gov.au/knowledge/docs/carbon-price-impact-assessment/carbon-price-impacts-queensland.pdf

Regional Development Australia Funding Welcomed

2011-10-04T00:15:19Z

The first group of local councils to attract support from the Federal Government’s $1 billion Regional Development Australia Fund reinforce the value of promoting strong, “shovel-ready’’ infrastructure projects that will benefit the broader community, according to Local Government Association of Queensland President Paul Bell.

Cr Bell said the first round of Regional Development Australia funding had delivered about $20.5 in federal support to nearly $60 million worth of community infrastructure projects across the state.

He said Queensland projects received proportionately less money than projects in some other states but hoped this imbalance would be redressed in future funding rounds.

"The winners from this round include the redevelopment of the Rockhampton Southside Memorial Pool complex to a FINA-standard swimming facility capable of hosting international competitions, a walkway linking the two tourist hubs of Arcadia and Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island and a 350-seat Somerset Civic Centre at Esk," he said.

"These successes will serve as examples of how regions are able to access federal funds through supporting creative, "shovel-ready" projects that are not wholly reliant on Canberra money for them to stack up."