New Transport Minister Reveals Costs of Major QLD Projects
Published on December 23, 2023
The cost of major rail and road projects in Queensland has almost doubled to $23.28 billion (US$15.9 billion). The increase of $11.2 billion (US$7.6 billion) since June spans 32 projects in the state. Just days after being sworn in, Transport Minister Bart Mellish has promised the cost of major projects will be revealed to Queenslanders twice a year. “Basically what I know will be what you will know,” Mr. Mellish said on Dec. 22. “We really want to make sure that we’re laying these costs on the table so that people know the true impact of these projects so that we can deliver them.”...