State Budget 2007-08: Decisions For Our Future: Kimberley set to benefit from record capital works.

10/05/07 The Kimberley Region is set to benefit from the State Government's record $21.

10/05/07
The Kimberley Region is set to benefit from the State Government's record $21.6billion capital works program over the next four years.
Treasurer Eric Ripper said a massive $5.8billion had been allocated to critical infrastructure projects in the 2007-08 Budget to ensure the State continued to grow and meet capacity demands both now and into the future.
"Capital works spending helps to build an even better Western Australia for our community now and for our children," Mr Ripper said.
"Our State is thriving and we want to ensure that it translates into benefits for all Western Australians - particularly those living in the regions."
Highlights of the regional capital works program for the Kimberley included:

  • $30.8million of road improvements, including $15.8million on the Broome Bypass;
  • $23million to be spent on the replacement of the Fitzroy Crossing District High School;
  • $22.3million for the continued development of Stage One of the Broome Regional Resource Centre and $15.9million for various developments at Kununurra, Wyndham, Fitzroy Crossing and Derby;
  • $15.4million to be spent on replacing the Derby Police station and construction of the Kimberley District Police Complex;
  • $10.9million for the upgrade of the Wyndham water supply;
  • $9.8million for upgrades to the Broome Regional Prison and to finalise replacement planning;
  • $9.8million to commence planning for construction of the Kimberley Prison and Work Camp;
  • $4million for Stage Two of the Broome Residential College;
  • $3.5million to be spent on volunteer fire and emergency collocation in Derby and Kununurra; and
  • $2.9million on irrigation works on the Ord River.
Kimberley Minister Jon Ford said the Carpenter Government was making decisions to benefit regional Western Australians.
"As the Kimberley region continues to grow, it is important that critical infrastructure keeps pace with this rapid growth," Mr Ford said.
Mr Ripper said it was important to realise that every cent of the Budget surplus was being put to good use.
"All of the surplus is going into infrastructure or retiring State debt - that means a healthy economy now and an even brighter future for all Western Australians," he said.
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