LNP Shadow Treasurer Tim Mander has today called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to stump up the money and build the Sunshine Coast Rail Duplication.
"We are less than two weeks away from the State Budget and there is no money in sight for the duplication of the Sunshine Coast rail," Mr Mander said.
"The LNP has been fighting for this rail duplication because we understand that Sunshine Coast commuters want to get home sooner.
"The Federal Government has already put $390 million on the table and has lead by example by investing in rail for the coast.
"There is no longer any excuse for Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor not to stump up their share. She needs to get on board and fund this rail line in the State Budget."
Mr Mander said the Sunshine Coast LNP team had worked hard to get federal funding for this project and the only remaining roadblock was the Palaszczuk Labor Government.
"This duplication will provide 150 extra weekly rail services between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, reduce train travel times and ease the daily traffic nightmares faced by drivers on the Bruce Highway," Mr Mander said.
"The 40km rail line between Beerburrum and Nambour is more than a century old which limits rail services and causes considerable delays for the Sunshine Coast’s 330,000 residents.
"The question Annastacia Palaszczuk needs to answer is when will she fund the Sunshine Coast Rail Duplication?
The duplication of the Beerburrum to Nambour line would:
