Originally Posted by
Mark Robinson MP
LNP pledges $120 million funds for marine infrastructure fund
LNP Member for Cleveland, and Shadow Minister for Main Roads, Fisheries and Marine Infrastructure, Mark Robinson has welcomed the LNP’s $120 million package to build more boat ramps, artificial reefs, fishing pontoons and deepen channels over the next four years.
“This is part of the LNP’s commitment to fix two decades of neglect of marine infrastructure under this tired, 20-year Labor government,” Mr Robinson said.
The Marine Infrastructure Fund will spend $120 million over four years to improve access to Queensland’s marine environment.
Fifty million dollars will go to small marine infrastructure such as boat ramps and fishing pontoons for our recreational fishers and boaties.
“The rest will be invested into key access improvements at Trinity Inlet in Cairns and the Gold Coast Broadwater as the LNP understands the importance of getting the basics right.
“A CanDo LNP Government will invest in improving access to the Broadwater and key Gold Coast waterways with $30 million over the next four years for essential deepening work.
“In addition we will re-establish a Gold Coast Waterways Authority to guide future day to day operation of this great natural asset.
“The LNP understands fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in Queensland and is committed to giving fishers and boaties a better deal.
“We will work with fishing and boating groups and responsible environmental advocates to achieve common sense and value-for-money outcomes.”
Mr Robinson said fishing and marine recreation had suffered under Premier Anna Bligh, Fisheries Minister Craig Wallace and Labor which was more focussed on green spin than on practical action to provide infrastructure to protect the marine environment while allowing Queenslanders to enjoy fishing and boating in coastal waters.
“Only a CanDo LNP Government will consult widely, plan properly and deliver the right infrastructure to allow Queenslander to enjoy our coastal waterways.
“It’s time for a change. A strong and united LNP Government will get Queensland back on track.”
09 March 2012