Nine Queensland infrastructure projects cancelled, several others have federal funding paused

Nine Queensland infrastructure projects have been cancelled and several others have had federal funding paused after a budget blowout on Commonwealth spending. Key points: The Commonwealth has axed 50 "high risk" infrastructure projects across all states and territories The Queensland projects include the New England Highway upgrade and the Mooloolah River interchange Five other projects will be put on hold until more planning work is done Infrastructure Minister Catherine King announced the government's response to an independent review of the infrastructure investment program on Thursday. Projects no longer receiving funding: Beenleigh Station commuter car park Emu Swamp Dam project in Stanthorpe High Road and Easterly Street upgrade in Waterford Kenmore Roundabout upgrade Loganlea Station commuter car park Mooloolah River Interchange upgrade New England Highway upgrade at Cabarlah Nicklin Way-Third Avenue Connection in Caloundra Tennant Creek to Townsville Corridor upgrade at Dingo Park Road The direct Sunshine Coast rail line was pitched as a key infrastructure project for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, but Ms King said there was no "confidence or assurance" in its cost. Mayor of the Sunshine Coast Mark Jamieson said the council was "very concerned" that two critical transport projects — the Mooloolah River Interchange and an upgraded road intersection at Caloundra — had lost funding. Show more Federal government calls out 'unusual information' Ms King said Queensland was still receiving the same amount of funding and suggested the state government was "confused" about the changes.