Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has attended the unveiling of the Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone: 50 Year Freight Infrastructure Plan, an ambitious long-term blueprint aimed at expanding the economic activity within the region almost six-fold to $84 billion within five years.

 

“It's a Plan this Federal Labor Government endorses and is prepared to invest in,” Mr Albanese said.

 

“Indeed, we will use monies raised by our new mining tax to assist in turning the Plan's aspirations into reality. Specifically, we will provide almost $1.7 million to fund the appointment of a Supply Chain Coordinator.”

 

Developed by the councils covering the vast section of Queensland between Townsville and the Northern Territory border in close collaboration with industry and local communities, the Plan takes stock of the region's existing infrastructure and identified what will be needed to unlock its economic potential.