More than $3M injection into 18 community projects in Isaac

Published on 23 January 2023

More than $3 million will be invested into community infrastructure and signage projects across the Isaac region thanks to the Australian Government.

Improving 18 local assets and existing infrastructure to enhance community wellbeing in a geographically challenging area like the Isaac region.

These projects help make our communities better through historical preservation projects in Clermont to light replacements at Middlemount’s sporting facilities.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said improving essential infrastructure plays a pivotal role in local communities.

“This funding will deliver upgrades to pool fencing, historic building rectification projects, lighting replacements and upgrades at local sporting fields plus tourism signage,” Mayor Baker said.

“We will continue to work together towards enabling strong, vibrant, diverse and sustainable communities and look forward to working collaboratively with the Australian Government to deliver the projects that will make a difference in our communities.”

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important for maintaining jobs and economic growth in Central Queensland.

“This funding provides a vital boost for communities throughout the Isaac while delivering important projects that will benefit residents for years to come,” Ms King said.

“Every single job that the Australian Government supports makes a difference in our local communities in the coalfields.”

The projects are:

Upgrade Clermont Swimming Centre car park
Upgrade Middlemount Pool car park
Upgrade fencing at Nebo Pool
Revitalising the Nebo Memorial Hall, administration, library, and Historic Nebo Museum
Restoring the Pioneer Slab Hut at Clermont Historical Centre
Pool fence upgrades at Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre and Glenden Pool
Renewing tourism signage around the region
Copperfield Store rectification project
Town Entry Statement for Nebo
Dump point alarm system at Carmila and St Lawrence
Upgrading recycled water pipeline at Eastern Sporting Fields, Moranbah
Replace solar lighting at Centenary Park, Clermont
Refurbish the amenities block at Rose Harris Park, Clermont.
Moranbah Town Square lighting upgrade
Light replacement at Middlemount touch fields
Light replacement at Middlemount netball courts
Light upgrade at Middlemount rugby league fields
Footpaths and parking accessibility upgrades at Centenary Park, Nebo.

The 18 Isaac Regional Council projects were made possible through the Australian Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

This program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.