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River and city, Brisbane Regional Budget Statement inset Redcliffe (C) Pine Rivers (S) (S) Shire (C) City Brisbane (C) (C) Ipswich (C) Logan Redland (S) Queensland State Budget 2007–08 Greater Brisbane 4UBUF#VEHFUIJHIMJHIUTGPSUIF (SFBUFS#SJTCBOFSFHJPOJOJODMVEF $691 million to continue the Gateway Upgrade Project, including a second The 2007-08 State Budget reinforces our Government’s Gateway Bridge commitment to investing in infrastructure and providing $163.7 million for public housing, services to support the State’s strong economy and maximise the quality of life of all Queenslanders. community, crisis, transitional and long- This Regional Budget Statement highlights the Greater Brisbane term housing needs region’s contribution to the State’s dynamic economy and $55 million to plan and construct the new presents the Government’s key investments in the region for the next fi nancial year. Houghton Highway Bridge between Brighton and Redcliffe The Budget maintains the State’s strong fi scal position and will underpin continued economic growth substantially above the $38 million to continue redeveloping national average as well as maintaining low unemployment. The Prince Charles Hospital The Government’s economic achievements have provided the platform for this year’s record $14 billion capital budget. $33.9 million to continue the $63.3 million This investment focuses on the Government’s key infrastructure Tank Street pedestrian and cycle bridge priorities of water, transport, energy, health and education. project Refl ecting the importance of the Greater Brisbane region to the State’s economy, nearly 50% of the capital investment is $29 million to continue constructing allocated within the Brisbane Statistical Division. SkillsTech Australia’s specialist trades The Budget also ensures continued high quality service campus at Acacia Ridge provision in all Queensland regions, with key commitments to human capital development, health care, community safety, $5.6 million towards new police stations at the environment, community services and jobs creation. Carseldine, Camp Hill, Crestmead/Marsden and Mango Hill (North Lakes). Peter Beattie MP Anna Bligh MP Premier and Minister for Trade Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure QueenslandUIF4NBSU4UBUF Greater Brisbane Greater Brisbane is Queensland’s most populous region, despite covering less than 0.3% of the State. Home to 1.65 million Queenslanders, the region’s enviable lifestyle and proximity to The Water Grid connects the major bulk water sources in South East Queensland business, sport and recreation opportunities secure and comprises the Western Corridor its place as one of Australia’s fastest growing Recycled Water Project (the largest in the regions. As one of Queensland’s key knowledge Southern Hemisphere), the Gold Coast hubs, the region hosts several universities and Desalination Plant at Tugun, the Traveston and Wyaralong Dams, 400 kilometres of research and training facilities. pipeline including the Southern Regional As a Government, we recognise the valuable Water Pipeline, the Northern and Eastern Pipeline interconnectors and several other contribution of Greater Brisbane to the Smart significant water projects. State’s economy. This Regional Budget Statement In addition to the Water Grid, the strong highlights the Government’s commitment to the State financial position achieved by the region and its people. Government has enabled us to commit to other major infrastructure including Improving health care and strengthening $691 million allocated to continue the services to the community Gateway Arterial Upgrade Project, $179.7 million (with the Australian An investment in healthy lifestyles is an investment Government) to continue the Tugun in our future. System reform is underway to Bypass and $133.7 million for works provide safe, sustainable and accountable A record investment in on the Sunshine Motorway. services to give Queenslanders access to the best Redevelopments and upgrades are possible treatment and care. Across the State, the economic and social continuing at key hospitals across the Government will provide: infrastructure South East, including The Prince Charles, • $215.4 million to improve recruitment, retention Gold Coast and Toowoomba Hospitals. and preparation of the health workforce With a growing population and the worst Queensland capital program • $25.4 million to meet the increasing costs of drought in recorded history South East 2003-04 to 2007-08 aeromedical and inter-facility transfers and Queensland is facing unprecedented retrievals challenges. The 2007-08 Budget signals 16,000 the Government’s commitment to 14,000 • $20.1 million to enhance the clinical education sustainable economic development 12,000 and training of new doctors and nurses. 10,000 with a record capital works budget for In 2007-08, spending on healthy living, health care, Queensland of over $14 billion. 8,000 6,000 hospitals and other infrastructure in the Greater More than half of this capital program 4,000 Brisbane region will include: will be spent in South East Queensland 2,000 • $38 million to continue redeveloping The Prince on major infrastructure for better 0 transport, energy and water supply as Charles Hospital Queensland capital program ($million) Queensland capital well as better social infrastructure for all 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 • $24.7 million to construct health precincts at residents of the region. Financial year Browns Plains and North Lakes The centrepiece of our commitment to the Includes purchases of non-financial assets and • $19.6 million to continue transferring paediatric capital grants by the State Non-Financial Public Sector, South East is our $9 billion Water Grid. Sources: ABS 5512.0 and Queensland Treasury. cardiac services to the Mater Children’s Hospital • $17.8 million for preparatory work for the emergency department upgrade at Princess Alexandra Hospital vocational training system continues with a • $6 million to commence the new $704 million $118 million allocation. $10 million will be provided in 2007-08 to commence a $70 Children’s Hospital million four-year program to provide State • $3.3 million to replace Ipswich Ambulance school and TAFE teachers with computers. Station. Health system reform and service improvements will be resourced with $7.45 billion in 2007-08 including $602.8 million for better clinical training Paniyiri for the health workforce and electronic information sharing between service providers. Critical hospital and building works have been allocated an additional Services for people $371 million over four years. Almost $50 million extra has been allocated to and communities meet the growing demand for ambulance services across the State. The Government’s investment in human capital and social services is improving Over $528 million over four years will access to quality education, health care, be directed at improving mental health mental health, child safety, disability, services. A greater investment of $374 and public housing services throughout million over four years follows last year’s Queensland. commitment of $128 million over four years for expanding and modernising Up to 192 additional teachers and services to people with a disability. teacher aides will be funded in 2007-08 to meet State school enrolment growth. The most significant reforms to An education and training capital works Queensland’s child protection system are program of $562.8 million will enhance continuing in 2007-08 with the largest- learning environments for Queensland ever operating budget of $551.3 million. Housing assistance will reach $719 million students. The transformation of the State’s Image courtesy of The Greek Orthodox Community of St George, Brisbane in 2007-08. Value of exports from Port of Brisbane • $1.5 million to Redcliffe and District Gateway Upgrade Project ($ million), 1992-93 to 2005-06 Rugby League Football Club to construct an indoor public swimming pool. 10,000 9,000 Realising the Smart State 8,000 through education, skills 7,000 6,000 and innovation 5,000 Queensland is already enjoying a strong 4,000 national and international reputation 3,000 for education, skills and innovation. We 2,000 are maintaining our enviable economic 1,000 climate, prosperity and quality of life by 0 making a serious commitment to education, innovation and skills. Export value ($ million) 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 To equip teachers for modern teaching Financial year environments, the Government will invest $70 protection history with a record operating budget of $551.3 million, triple the amount Source: ABS Foreign Trade (unpublished data). million over four years to provide State school and TAFE teachers with computers. Funding spent before the Crime and Misconduct Commission Inquiry. The Greater Brisbane region will also benefit will start with $10 million in 2007-08 and from increased funding of almost $50 million increase to $20 million per year thereafter. The Greater Brisbane region will also benefit for the Queensland Ambulance Service to $1 million will be allocated to help establish from a $36.4 million state wide capital meet growing demand for services. This the world-class Queensland International program including a new Child Safety includes funding for an additional 250 Centre for Sustainable Design in Brisbane at Service Centre to service the Forest Lake- ambulance officers and the upgrade of Kangaroo Point as part of the Queensland Centenary area, relocating the Fortitude critical ambulance equipment and facilities Arts Industry Sector Development Plan. Valley Child Safety Service Centre and completing the Woodridge Child Safety across the State, and is on top of the more Our investment in the Greater Brisbane Service Centre. than 220 extra staff employed in 2006-07. region’s contribution to the Smart State will The Government is continuing its support for also include: The region will also benefit from a State- wide allocation of $49.2 million over four frail older people, people with a disability • $366.2 million for vocational education years for additional front-line staff.