LNP Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced that an LNP Government will invest $5 million to upgrade the dangerous single-lane Cooyar Bridge on the New England Highway.
Ms Frecklington said the Cooyar Bridge, located just to the south of the Cooyar township, has been in desperate need of widening for many years.
“The Cooyar Bridge is located on the busy New England Highway, which is the major route between the South Burnett and Toowoomba,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“I know how many people use the New England Highway every day, and this dangerous single-lane bridge is on my priority list for complete replacement. The upgrade will include a brand new bridge and a re-alignment of the approaches to improve visibility.
“The LNP is serious about the safety of regional motorists, and a new Cooyar Bridge will go a long way towards making a journey on the New England Highway much safer.
“The upgrade will form part of the LNP’s Royalties for the Region Program. This program aims to boost jobs and help regional communities meet critical infrastructure needs.
“Queenslanders will rightly ask themselves, ‘Can I afford another three years of a Labor Government which has increased family car rego by over 10 per cent and overseen wholesale electricity cost rises of 70 per cent.”
LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said only the LNP’s Deb Frecklington will deliver this project for the people of the Nanango electorate.
“Only a vote for Deb Frecklington will see this vital project delivered,” Mr Nicholls said.
“Deb has been a tireless worker and a vocal local community champion.
“A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government which has the wrong priorities.
“Upgrading the Cooyar Bridge and re-aligning this dangerous section of the New England Highway is all part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by building a better Nanango.”
