The State Budget 2009-10 has delivered millions of dollars in funding to construct and extend major infrastructure projects in the Pine Rivers area.

Treasurer Andrew Fraser today handed down the State Budget 2009-10 which focuses on creating and sustaining jobs, to support families, drive business and position our economy for future growth.

Pine Rivers MP Carolyn Male said the State Budget 2009-10 is about the Bligh Government’s massive jobs-generating building program.

“Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club has received $1.4 million from the State Government towards the upgrade of a synthetic green with a covered shade area for their members,” Ms Male said.

“Electricity supply will also be reinforced with the funding of $24.6 million towards construction of a new 275kV transmission line between the existing South Pine and Sandgate substations.

“The projects are about providing jobs and services for the local community so the people of Pine Rivers and in a position of growth for the future,” she said.

Ms Male also acknowledged the huge investment in local road constructions and frontline community services.

Further funding allocated in the Pine Rivers electorate in today’s budget includes:

Transport and Main Roads:
• $1.74 million to complete asphalt resurfacing on Gympie Road between South Pine River Bridge and Paisley Park, Strathpine, at a total cost of $3.84 million.
• $493,000 to complete asphalt resurfacing on Gympie Road between Dianne Street and the Paper Mill entrance, Lawnton, at a total cost of $1.87 million. Involves the electorates of Kallangur and Pine Rivers.
• $200,000 to complete miscellaneous works on a section of Dayboro Road, at a total cost of $1.5 million. Funded from Queensland government’s Safer Roads Sooner Program.
• $40,000 this year towards bikeways at various locations in Moreton Bay Region, with a total State Government contribution of $396,000.
• $9,000 this year towards passenger set-down facilities at Bray Park State High School, Bray Park.
• $9,000 this year towards passenger set-down facilities at Strathpine State School, Strathpine.

Health:
o $5.93 million towards the provision of a community emergency department at the Prince Charles Hospital, and expansion of the hospital’s capacity.

Community:
• $143,141 for Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association Family Support Program to provide an early intervention and family support service with a total State Government contribution of $429,423.
• $102,900 for Homelessness Early Intervention Service - Pine Rivers Area to deliver the Pine Rivers component of the Brisbane Homelessness Early Intervention Service with a total Government contribution of $308,700.
• $184,469 for Youthcare Pine Rivers to provide counselling and support for young people at risk of homelessness with a total Government contribution of $553,406.
• $1.51 Million towards the purchase of Bookstock for Public libraries in the Moreton Bay region.

Housing:
• $339,000 to Moreton Bay Regional Council through the Home Assist Secure program which aims to remove some of the practical housing-related difficulties experienced by older people and people with a disability who wish to remain living in their homes.

Sport:
• $40,562 towards the installation of permanent outdoor fitness equipment in four parks in the Moreton Bay region with a total State Government contribution of $81,124.
• $17,000 to conduct an Active Kids after school multi-activity program throughout the Moreton Bay region with a total State Government contribution of $34,050.
• $35,195 towards the upgrade of two netball courts from bitumen to rebound ace at Strathpine with a total State Government contribution of $70,000.

Energy:
• $15.5 million towards the replacement of the South Pine 110kV Substation to maintain a reliable high voltage electricity supply to the north eastern Brisbane area.

Education:
• $48,660 has been allocated for maintenance work at Bray Park State High School;
• $55,530 has been allocated for maintenance work at Bray Park State School;
• $6,300 has been allocated for maintenance work at Dayboro State School;
• $158,200 has been allocated for maintenance work at Strathpine West State School;
• $44,600 has been allocated for maintenance work at Pine Rivers State High School;
• $21,400 has been allocated for maintenance work at Strathpine State School.