Tho Coalition today pledged $10.5 billion for road upgrades over five years in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
In simultaneous press conferences across the country, Prime Minister John Howard (in NSW), Treasurer Peter Costello (VIC) and Deputy PM Mark Vaile (QLD) announced a series of funding plans for key roadways in each state.
Most of the money would be drawn from a previously announced $23 billion Auslink program, but some new funding is to be included.
Planned spending includes:
- $5.2 billion to help ease road congestion in south-east Queensland