The LNP has committed to funding a business case for the Savannah Way focused on the upgrading of the Gilbert River Bridge.
This will contribute significantly to building resilience and improving economic, social and community outcomes during and following major weather and floods events.
Currently when this bridge is affected by flooding in the wet season, there are major impacts to access both for residents and essential supply transport.
LNP candidate for Traeger Yvonne Tunney said the community had been crying out for improved road and bridge access in the area, but they had been ignored.
“This $500,000 commitment is part of the LNP’s focus on working harder for Queenslanders, while under Labor Queensland was heading in the wrong direction,” said Ms Tunney.
“The LNP will restore a government that works for you, with the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future,” Ms Tunney said.
“This $500,000 business plan funding will help residents and businesses who use the Savannah Way running from Mareeba to the Gulf.
“These hardworking regional communities deserve to have weather proof infrastructure, and the LNP understands the needs of these communities.
“Unlike Labor and the Katter Party, the LNP will deliver for Traeger,” said Ms Tunney.
“Queenslanders are currently paying far more and getting far less under Labor.
"Time's up for Labor’s expensive failures which have overseen $20 billion-plus in project cost blowouts, that could have instead delivered local infrastructure like improvements to the Savannah Way.
Yvonne Tunney said Queenslanders could vote for the Gilbert River Bridge plan and a government focused on driving down cost pressures, by voting LNP at this election.
“This state needs a Fresh Start. Only the LNP has the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future.”