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REGIONAL RECOVERY ACTION PLAN A MESSAGE FROM The Government has committed more THE PREMIER THE HONOURABLE MP than $8 billion to support COVID-19 health and AND economic recovery initiatives across the State. THE TREASURER THE HONOURABLE MP The COVID-19 pandemic has touched everyone and communities $500M $90M in the Darling Downs have not been in electricity and water bill for jobs and skills, including immune to its effects. relief, with a $200 rebate for funding for the Back to Work, households, and a $500 rebate Skilling Queenslanders for Work The Darling Downs Regional for eligible small business and and Reef Assist programs Recovery Action Plan builds on our sole traders immediate commitment to keeping the moving through extra support for businesses, workers and households – from payroll tax waivers to electricity bill relief. Our recovery approach recognises that local industries such as agribusiness and tourism will continue to play a central role in the region’s economy. It also seeks to harness emerging opportunities $400M $267M land tax relief for property building boost to support home for future growth and to create long-term sustainable local jobs. owners which must be passed owners, ‘tradies’ and construction, We are investing in existing industries and new technologies. This onto tenants in the form of rent including a $5,000 regional home includes an agricultural technology and logistics hub in , relief building grant new feedlot facilities in Allora and a digital connectivity program across the Darling Downs. The which opened in September 2019, is expected to contribute more than $2.4 billion to the Toowoomba economy. Support for Darling Downs region’s In recognising that our COVID-19 response is a long-term challenge, this approach charts the way forward for delivering on one of our key small businesses includes: priorities identified through Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan – growing our . Up in payroll tax relief statewide, We know that lasting recovery from COVID-19 can only be achieved supporting 34,000 jobs in the through genuine, community-based partnerships. That’s why we will to $950M Darling Downs region continue working with all levels of Government and key stakeholders to drive the best outcomes for the Darling Downs. in Job Support Loans of up to Together we will support our existing industries as well as invest in $250,000 for 321 businesses emerging industries, more infrastructure and more businesses. This $44.4M supporting 3,026 jobs plan backs local jobs and local opportunities. There will be challenging times ahead as we navigate our way in 838 Small Business Adaption through the pandemic. Grants of up to $10,000 in the One thing is certain, however – the Government stands as a ready Darling Downs region partner to the Darling Downs community as we work towards better $7.4M days to come. covid19.qld.gov.au

QT 20-067 4pp 14 Emu Swamp dam 8 Toowoomba Hospital Wyreema State School 20 redevelopment business case  million in - . million with . million in - out of out of a . million total advanced release of  a  million total spend for the spend to construct a new million for pre-construction GOVERNMENT detailed business case for the building with  ve general activities, including proposed redevelopment. Includes learning spaces and detailed planning, contracts INVESTMENT IN Baillie Henderson Hospital administration. for water purchases, Campus master planning and the and negotiations with 15 DARLING potential for a new hospital. Cunningham landholders. (Ipswich - Warwick) DOWNS 9 Wilsonton Neighbourhood Allora feedlot  million in - 21 Centre out of a  million total A new sheep feedlot . million in - out of a spend to upgrade the Eight will be built near Allora 1 5 Roma Hospital Student Kogan Creek Mine . . million total spend to design Mile intersection of the with assistance from a Accommodation million in - out of a and construct a neighbourhood and . million in - out . million total spend centre to support the Wilsonton , , Rural Economic of a  million total spend for for mine enhancements and community. to the north of Warwick. Development grant, the Roma Hospital student refurbishments. 10 Toowoomba State High School Delivered in partnership supporting almost  accommodation precinct. regional jobs in construction . million in - out with the Commonwealth Part of the Growth Area Government. and operation. and Regional Infrastructure of a  million total spend to Investment Fund. construct a new performing arts 16 South West Digital 22 centre and refurbishments to Connectivity project 2 Roma Hospital improvement project multiple learning spaces. . million contributed Redevelopment . million in - Part of the Renewing Our from the Building our . million in out of a . million 1 2 Schools program. Regions program for - out of a total spend to continue a collaborative digital . million total spend for 4 5 planning works for Roma connectivity program in expanded outpatient capacity, Mitchell enhancements to meet 3 Darling Downs integration of primary, future extreme weather Brigalow 6 events. community and telehealth Toowoomba bypass 23 services and the demolition of Toowoomba 17 Arts and Cultural The jointly-funded . the existing facility. Part of the Recovery Package billion Toowoomba Bypass, 7 8 9 10 16 Enhancing Regional Hospitals 21 . million in - opened in September Program. 12 13 14 19 15 Bollon St George out of a . million total , supported , 16 Warwick jobs during construction, 3 Yarraman replacement spend to reactivate cultural auxiliary fire and rescue Dirranbandi 20 and creative spaces and with an % local station provide jobs for local workforce. , in - out artists and arts workers of a . million total spend bringing communities to complete replacement of together and boosting 11 Darling Downs - Health the Yarraman auxiliary  re and cultural tourism. Please note: Not all Government Technology Equipment expenditure for the region is shown. rescue station. 6 New England Highway Dollar amounts may include capital and . million in - 18 Warrego and Carnarvon operating expenditure, though may not (Yarraman - Toowoomba) represent the entire funding allocated. 4 Kogan Creek Power Station as part of ongoing funding highways upgrades . million to widen and SEPTEMBER 2020 enhancements strengthen key sections of for the Health Technology . million to resurface . million in - the New England Highway Equipment replacement the  KEY out of a  million total between Yarraman and program. kilometres east of Roma, spend for enhancement and Community wellbeing Toowoomba, adding to 12 Darling Downs - integrated and new culverts at three refurbishment to ensure the the . million Emu electronic Medical Record sections on the Carnarvon Utilities plant’s long-term reliability and Creek bridge replacement, (ieMR) - Toowoomba Highway between Roma safety. Health which is now complete and Hospital and Surat. SUNSHINE supported  jobs during . million in - out 19 Education COAST AND Upgrade of Toowoomba MORETON construction. of a . million total spend BAY aged care facilities Transport and roads 7 Charlton new permanent to support the integrated FAR NORTH . million in - electronic Medical Records QUEENSLAND IPSWICH fire and rescue station out of a . million Justice and safety and hospital digitalisation at GOLD  million in - out total spend for upgrades LOGAN COAST the Toowoomba Hospital. of a  million total spend and refurbishments Government services to completely replace the 13 Drayton New Ambulance of Toowoomba aged Recreation and culture MACKAY-WHITSUNDAY regional Queensland Fire Station facilities, which will CENTRAL QUEENSLAND and Emergency Services . million in - out enhance service delivery QUEENSLAND Statewide/region-wide WIDE BAY headquarters and the new of a . million total spend and improve operational DARLING SOUTH EAST permanent  re and rescue for the construction of a new e ciencies. Election commitment DOWNS QUEENSLAND station at Charlton. ambulance station at Drayton.

in Queenslandin Queensland Government Government capital capital investment investment in Darling in Darling Downs, $$601601MMsupportedDowns, ansupporting estimated an 1,900 estimated jobs 1,900in 2020-21 jobs in 2020-21 14 Emu Swamp dam 8 Toowoomba Hospital Wyreema State School 20 redevelopment business case  million in - . million with NEW ECONOMIC . million in - out of out of a . million total advanced release of  a  million total spend for the spend to construct a new million for pre-construction CASE STUDY detailed business case for the building with  ve general activities, including OPPORTUNITIES FOR proposed redevelopment. Includes learning spaces and detailed planning, contracts Baillie Henderson Hospital administration. for water purchases, DARLING DOWNS Campus master planning and the and negotiations with QUEENSLAND’S OLDEST 15 potential for a new hospital. Cunningham Highway landholders. (Ipswich - Warwick) 9 Wilsonton Neighbourhood Allora feedlot  million in - 21 PUB SURVIVES COVID-19 Centre out of a  million total A new sheep feedlot . million in - out of a spend to upgrade the Eight will be built near Allora Targeted investments will address the specific recovery needs of 1 5 Roma Hospital Student Kogan Creek Mine . . million total spend to design Mile intersection of the with assistance from a the DarlingRESTRICTIONS Downs region. We will continue to work in partnership Accommodation million in - out of a and construct a neighbourhood Cunningham Highway and Queensland Government . million in - out . million total spend centre to support the Wilsonton New England Highway, , Rural Economic to deliver new jobs, new infrastructure and realise new economic of a  million total spend for for mine enhancements and community. to the north of Warwick. Development grant, the Roma Hospital student refurbishments. opportunities.It was a moment to remember for publicans Steve and Debbie Burns when the fi rst 10 Toowoomba State High School Delivered in partnership supporting almost  accommodation precinct. regional jobs in construction drinks and meals were served at Queensland’s oldest watering when COVID-19 . million in - out with the Commonwealth Part of the Growth Area Government. and operation. Staterestrictions backs wereworld-class lifted in July. Toowoomba Investment and Regional Infrastructure of a  million total spend to Investment Fund. construct a new performing arts 16 South West Digital entertainmentLike all Queensland precinct licensed venues, the NindigullyProspectus Pub south of Saint George in Coolmunda Dam 22 centre and refurbishments to Connectivity project Balonne Shire was closed during the height of the pandemic. 2 Roma Hospital improvement project The Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct (WEP) is Toowoomba has significant potential to multiple learning spaces. . million contributed Redevelopment . million in - a $175Thanks million tojointly a COVID-19 funded Jobs project Support which Loan will from theattract Queensland new investment Government, to drive the growth and Part of the Renewing Our from the Building our . million in out of a . million includeBurns’ a world-class were able motorsport prepare for and the driver re-opening and continuecreate jobs. to support The Queensland local jobs. GovernmentSteve 1 2 Schools program. Regions program for - out of a total spend to continue trainingsaid facility, the loancatering allowed for amateur them to meetthrough carry-on to costshas and launched maintain a the new pub investment for when guide a collaborative digital . million total spend for 4 5 planning works for professionalthey were drivers. able to serve the fi rst drinks. to help attract this investment from both Roma enhancements to meet connectivity program in expanded outpatient capacity, Mitchell 3 The Queensland Government is providing international and domestic sources. future extreme weather Darling Downs “We still had to pay bills and maintenance so the loan has allowed us to keep going,” integration of primary, conditional funding support of up to $40 million Invest Toowoomba – your regional gateway Brigalow 6 events. he said. community and telehealth Toowoomba bypass for the project. The Toowoomba-based Wagner to business growth promotes the unique 23 services and the demolition of Toowoomba Corporation“It has is taken committing the weight at least off our $95 shoulders million and givenbenefits us so muchof Toowoomba more breathing highlighting the 17 Arts and Cultural The jointly-funded . the existing facility. Part of the Recovery Package billion Toowoomba Bypass, and fundingspace. is The also loan being enabled sought us from to do the what we neededdomestic to do to investmentre-open.” opportunities in the city Enhancing Regional Hospitals 7 8 9 10 1621 Commonwealth Government for the project. and surrounding region. . million in - opened in September Like many outback hotels, the Nindigully Pub is a vital meeting place for the region’s Program. 12 13 14 19 15 Bollon St George out of a . million total , supported , The Precinctfarming will community include a 40,000and source person of support duringThe the citydrought. had a $12.2 billion economy in 2018- 3 Yarraman replacement 16 Warwick spend to reactivate cultural jobs during construction, venue, 5,000 on-site camping accommodation, 19 based on solid economic growth over the Steve said the jobs support loan helped them to foresee a future when the farming auxiliary fire and rescue Dirranbandi 20 and creative spaces and with an % local sporting fields, and business tourism and event last decade to 2019. station provide jobs for local workforce. facilities.community would be back at the pub. Other strengths are 2,000 hectares of , in - out artists and arts workers The Wagner“We are Corporation here for the estimates long haul, the we project love the place,”industrial he said. land and being a transport and of a . million total spend bringing communities will create 130 new full-time jobs during logistics hub at the centre of road, rail and air to complete replacement of together and boosting 11 Darling Downs - Health construction and at least 10 direct jobs during freight routes with capacity to deliver goods the Yarraman auxiliary  re and cultural tourism. Please note: Not all Government operation. Casual employment would be to 85% of within 24 hours. 6 New England Highway Technology Equipment expenditure for the region is shown. rescue station. Dollar amounts may include capital and significant with up to 2,500 casual workforce Toowoomba is also the gateway to the (Yarraman - Toowoomba) . million in - 18 Warrego and Carnarvon operating expenditure, though may not 4 represent the entire funding allocated. needed for major events. Darling Downs, including major agricultural Kogan Creek Power Station . million to widen and as part of ongoing funding highways upgrades SEPTEMBER 2020 It is expected that interest from international production areas and resources projects, enhancements strengthen key sections of for the Health Technology . million to resurface automotive manufacturers will open up a and boasts direct supply chain connections . million in - the New England Highway Equipment replacement the Warrego Highway  KEY whole new industry for Queensland. The flow- to South East through Toowoomba out of a  million total between Yarraman and program. kilometres east of Roma, spend for enhancement and Community wellbeing on benefits will extend to accommodation Wellcamp Airport. Toowoomba, adding to 12 Darling Downs - integrated and new culverts at three refurbishment to ensure the providers, restaurants, cafes and many small the . million Emu electronic Medical Record sections on the Carnarvon Utilities The investment prospectus will be an plant’s long-term reliability and businesses. Creek bridge replacement, (ieMR) - Toowoomba Highway between Roma important tool in creating more jobs as part safety. Health which is now complete and Hospital and Surat. Apart from significant economic benefits and of the city’s recovery from COVID-19 and job opportunities, it will create a timely and has been developed in conjunction with a SUNSHINE supported  jobs during . million in - out 19 Education COAST AND Upgrade of Toowoomba welcome tourism attraction to the state. The range of stakeholders such as Toowoomba MORETON construction. of a . million total spend BAY aged care facilities Transport and roads Precinct would be used to attract major events Enterprise, and key Queensland 7 Charlton new permanent to support the integrated FAR NORTH . million in - right across the performing arts, business, government economic agencies and the BRISBANE electronic Medical Records QUEENSLAND IPSWICH fire and rescue station out of a . million Justice and safety and hospital digitalisation at tourism, sport and events sectors. private sector. GOLD  million in - out total spend for upgrades LOGAN COAST the Toowoomba Hospital. of a  million total spend and refurbishments Government services TOWNSVILLE to completely replace the 13 Drayton New Ambulance of Toowoomba aged Recreation and culture MACKAY-WHITSUNDAY regional Queensland Fire Station facilities, which will CENTRAL OUTBACK QUEENSLAND and Emergency Services . million in - out enhance service delivery QUEENSLAND Statewide/region-wide WIDE BAY headquarters and the new of a . million total spend and improve operational DARLING SOUTH EAST permanent  re and rescue for the construction of a new e ciencies. Election commitment DOWNS QUEENSLAND station at Charlton. ambulance station at Drayton. in Queensland Government capital investment in Darling Downs, supporting an estimated 1,900 jobs in 2020-21 CASE STUDY CASE STUDY QUEENSLAND’S QUEENSLAND OLDEST PUB EXPORTS KEEP SURVIVES COVID-19 FLYING DESPITE RESTRICTIONS COVID-19

It was a moment to remember for publicans Steve and Queensland’s lucrative agriculture and seafood industries Debbie Burns when the first drinks and meals were are on the flight path to economic recovery thanks to served at Queensland’s oldest watering when COVID-19 the support of the Queensland and Commonwealth restrictions were lifted in July. Governments. Like all Queensland licensed venues, the Nindigully Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport has secured two new Pub south of Saint George in Balonne Shire was closed weekly International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) during the height of the pandemic. flights thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Airport and Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise. Thanks to a COVID-19 Jobs Support Loan from the Queensland Government, the Burns’ were able prepare Under the initiative, a network of nine airlines and six for the re-opening and continue to support local jobs. freight forwarders have accelerated the delivery of live coral Steve said the loan allowed them to meet carry-on costs trout, lobster tails, prime beef and fresh vegetable exports and maintain the pub for when they were able to serve from Queensland into key overseas markets. the first drinks. Trade and Investment Queensland, the Queensland “We still had to pay bills and maintenance so the loan Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Austrade has allowed us to keep going,” he said. championed the need to secure IFAM support for flights from Queensland to key markets including New Zealand, “It has taken the weight off our shoulders and given us Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the United States and the so much more breathing space. The loan enabled us to United Arab Emirates. do what we needed to do to re-open.” Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport also secured two new Like many outback hotels, the Nindigully Pub is a vital weekly IFAM flights through the initiative, thanks to the meeting place for the region’s farming community and coordinated efforts of the Airport and Toowoomba Surat source of support during the drought. Basin Enterprise. Steve said the jobs support loan helped them to foresee These freight options for Queensland exporters mean their a future when the farming community would be back at produce can be picked from the field one day and delivered the pub. into an international market within 24 hours. “We are here for the long haul, we love the place,” he said.

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