General News
15 November, 2024
RDA marks 15 years
THE upgrade of major roads throughout Far North Queensland, feasibility studies to address gaps in the region, and economic development strategies are among the many millions of dollars of projects championed by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North over the past 15 years.
RDA Tropical North is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and chairwoman Hurriyet Babacan said the organisation had a proud history of brokering regional development solutions to create jobs and grow the Far North Queensland economy.
“Our independent organisation has been driven by community leaders volunteering their time to collaborate with communities and work across all levels of government to advocate for funding for projects and feasibility studies that steer our region towards a prosperous and well-planned future,” she said.
“Many of the significant projects achieved during the past 15 years have assisted with developing and improving key road infrastructure throughout the region.
They include $1.35 billion in funding for the Inland Queensland Roads Action Plan Project, $276 million stage 1 Cape York region package and 10-year $8.5bn commitment to improve the Bruce Highway.
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