Mrs FINOCCHIARO - 2015-04-28
What plan does the government have to strengthen and build the Northern Territory?
ANSWER
Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate the question from the member for Drysdale, who is over the moon with the budget put together by the Country Liberal government this year, under the leadership of Chief Minister Giles, and the Treasurer, who has worked hard to put this budget together, as has every other minister.
Budget 2015-16 sees government release a record $1.626bn infrastructure program. We are delivering and investing in critical public infrastructure across the Northern Territory. This government is making life simpler, safer and smarter for all Territorians. The record investment in infrastructure projects strengthens the Country Liberal government’s commitment to building the Territory.
The Budget 2015-16 infrastructure program has been increased by more than $490m, providing additional spending to health facilities and investing in our schools, while better connecting remote Territorians and promoting economic opportunities.
Allow me to outline a few budget highlights. There is $670.9m in capital works, for example, $28.5m for Litchfield Park Road, which is needed and will be taken with enthusiasm by Territorians; and $211.2m for repairs and maintenance, continuing to maintain government assets across the Northern Territory.
There is $80.35m going into the health sector, for example, $45.25m towards the Royal Darwin Hospital, as we have just heard the member for Port Darwin eloquently describe.
There is $37.97m for education, including $21.35m for the Palmerston special school, which parents of special needs children will appreciate. All of these projects and more support the Developing the North strategy. They create real jobs and opportunities for local contractors and small businesses alike.
I look forward to reporting on these projects and their progress as work continues to roll out across the construction industry in the coming years. This is a good budget and it will make things better for Territorians. Territorians will welcome the Country Liberal government’s budget this year.
ANSWER
Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate the question from the member for Drysdale, who is over the moon with the budget put together by the Country Liberal government this year, under the leadership of Chief Minister Giles, and the Treasurer, who has worked hard to put this budget together, as has every other minister.
Budget 2015-16 sees government release a record $1.626bn infrastructure program. We are delivering and investing in critical public infrastructure across the Northern Territory. This government is making life simpler, safer and smarter for all Territorians. The record investment in infrastructure projects strengthens the Country Liberal government’s commitment to building the Territory.
The Budget 2015-16 infrastructure program has been increased by more than $490m, providing additional spending to health facilities and investing in our schools, while better connecting remote Territorians and promoting economic opportunities.
Allow me to outline a few budget highlights. There is $670.9m in capital works, for example, $28.5m for Litchfield Park Road, which is needed and will be taken with enthusiasm by Territorians; and $211.2m for repairs and maintenance, continuing to maintain government assets across the Northern Territory.
There is $80.35m going into the health sector, for example, $45.25m towards the Royal Darwin Hospital, as we have just heard the member for Port Darwin eloquently describe.
There is $37.97m for education, including $21.35m for the Palmerston special school, which parents of special needs children will appreciate. All of these projects and more support the Developing the North strategy. They create real jobs and opportunities for local contractors and small businesses alike.
I look forward to reporting on these projects and their progress as work continues to roll out across the construction industry in the coming years. This is a good budget and it will make things better for Territorians. Territorians will welcome the Country Liberal government’s budget this year.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016