Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls says the LNP’s unwavering commitment towards Toowoomba while in government has seen the community forge ahead.
Mr Nicholls said Toowoomba and the Darling Downs was experiencing an economic boom thanks largely to the multi-million dollar projects currently underway that were initiated under the former LNP government.
“The $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing was never going anywhere under successive Labor governments,” Mr Nicholls said.
“The LNP identified the project as a critical piece of infrastructure for the region and the state and we put our money where our mouth was with a $326 million commitment.
“It took the LNP only 18 months to deliver a project many said would never be built.
“We plan on replicating the economic potential the LNP unleashed in Toowoomba across the state should we win the next election.”
Toowoomba North MP Trevor Watts said he was proud to have delivered nearly $600 million* worth of infrastructure for the city over the past two years.
“For too long under Labor, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs was ignored and missed out on its fair share of funding,” Mr Watts said.
“The Highfields State Secondary College would not have been established without a $35 million commitment from the former LNP government.
“This college will continue to be a fantastic community asset for many years to come.
“It is great to see Stage 2 being delivered and providing local kids with the educational experience they deserve.”
Toowoomba South MP David Janetzki said Labor and its twice-failed candidate Kerry Shine took the city for granted.
He said situation had certainly not changed under the Palaszczuk Labor Government.
“The Palaszczuk Labor Government promised infrastructure before the last election but investment across the state is down to record lows,” Mr Janetzki said.
“Infrastructure spending per person in Toowoomba under Labor has fallen to $3012 in 2016-17 compared to $4670 under the previous LNP government.
“Infrastructure investment has been slashed by more than $220 million under this Labor government – meaning our region is missing out on vital upgrades and job-creating projects.
“Whatever way you look at it, the Palaszczuk Labor Government is bad for business and is bad for Queensland.”
*Projects the LNP delivered for Toowoomba:
