Page 1683 - Week 06 - Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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Canberrans can be rightly proud of their city—and this Budget invests more in our built environment, in our neighbourhoods and in our natural surroundings.
This investment will boost the economy.
There is more than $45 million to expand and maintain our roads—particularly in the newer suburbs in Gungahlin and Molonglo—ensuring our road network continues to be the best in the country.
There is also significant investment in public transport, including more services to new suburbs, the start of work on the redevelopment of the Woden bus interchange, a new bus station for Erindale, and the establishment of a Community Transport Coordination Centre.
More than $15 million has been allocated to ensure that our urban parks and trees, shopping centres and other community open spaces continue to be managed and maintained to a high standard.
In particular, we have a program to ensure our local shops are attractive, clean, safe and “ready for business”.
This Budget also makes significant investment in a range of environmentally responsible waste and recycling services.
The Government remains committed to maintaining our natural environment and enhancing its biodiversity.
Funding has been provided to ensure the beauty and sustainability of Canberra’s parks and reserves is not compromised, and that the environment is protected from threats such as bushfire.
Through this Budget, the Government makes the choice to support our economy and our community during these most challenging of economic times.
This Budget is about building for growth and maintaining confidence in this community.
It lays the foundations for the city’s future, and positions Canberra for a new phase of development.
This Budget is about being confident in our city and our people.
It is about being bold in the decisions we take to meet the challenges ahead.
It is about being ready as a Government and as a community to work together to build a stronger, fairer and more prosperous Canberra.
I commend the Bill to the Assembly.
Debate (on motion by Mr Hanson) adjourned to the next sitting.
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