The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the Tasmanian Government announcement it will invest in a landmark $5 billion infrastructure program, delivered over the next four years.
Supply chains have never been more important to communities, this is evidenced in this commitment to the largest and most significant infrastructure program in the State’s history and will provide the economic platform to create jobs and provide the certainty and confidence to rebuild Tasmania.
“Investment in infrastructure combined with a collaborative approach with industry to planning for preservation of freight lands and corridors are key to a successful and functioning future economy. Providing clarity and security of the pipeline encourages investment,” says Kirk Coningham, CEO of ALC. “We applaud the Tasmanian government for committing to this plan.”
Across the next four years, this landmark infrastructure package invests a record $2.4 billion into building better roads and bridges. It drives the delivery of intergenerational assets like the Sorell and Midway Point Causeways, the new Bridgewater Bridge, and the Midland, West Tamar and Bass Highway upgrades.
It will also support around 6,000 jobs annually, and a total of around 25,000 jobs.
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