Here is the detail Mareeba Airport Upgrade – $13 million will be spent to upgrade key infrastructure at the Mareeba Airport including the taxiway, runway and aviation precinct. This long-awaited upgrade will assist Mareeba to become an emergency response site in the event of cyclones and flooding and will create a hub for potential aviation and industry development resulting in new jobs for the region. • Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant - over $1 million will fund Stage one of the Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. Works will involve the completion of a 1.1km duplicate rising main that will prevent overloading of the current system and will lead to lower nutrient loading of the Mitchell River catchment. • Lockhart River Aerodrome Runway rehabilitation - Lockhart River Airport is a vital hub in the Cape York Peninsula transport network, and $5.6 million will go towards the repair and extension of its runway to allow the airport to remain operational for commercial and service flights including the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A fully-functioning airport will also boost tourism to the area by allowing more flights with further flexible scheduling and a wider variety of aircraft. • Kowanyama Essential Services (Sewerage upgrade) - $188,000 will be provided for new control and pump systems for the community sewerage system. This will provide for more effective and efficient processing of sewage, with significant health benefits for the community. • Kowanyama Essential Services (Refuse Tip) - $91,000 will be invested to upgrade the Kowanyama landfill facility. The project will enable Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council to better manage the community’s refuse tip by providing facilities for separating recyclable items and cleaning regulated waste drums. It will also prevent access by scavengers such as rodents and wild dogs which will in-turn prevent windblown litter and reduce the risk of fire. • Mosby Creek Bridge, Bamaga - $2.2 million will be spent to replace the existing bridge. The bridge is currently single lane and was built with materials available at the time, but no longer meets current engineering standards. Tourists also use the road to access the tip of Cape York and this upgrade will improve safety and access.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 13:05:48 +0000
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