Michelle Landry (Capricornia, National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Last week I attended the official opening of Rockhampton Airport's redevelopment and security upgrade. I am proud to state that I fought for and secured just under $45 million to make this happen: $5 million for a pavement upgrade project; $4.31 million for the installation of state-of-the-art body scanners and baggage-screening equipment; $10.2 million for infrastructure upgrades; $25 million for an aviation repair and overhaul facility; and a $30 million NAIF loan towards the repair and overhaul facility. These projects were funded through packages delivered by the coalition government. The work undertaken has ensured that locals remain in jobs and the economy is supported, particularly as our region navigates its way out of COVID.

Rockhampton Airport is the gateway to the north. Over the years there has been a steady increase of passengers which has required better infrastructure to be implemented. The investment of just under $45 million helps to ensure that Rockhampton Airport would keep pace with the region's growth. Despite what Labor will want people to believe, the coalition understands the needs of regional Queensland and delivered for Capricornia while in government.