Applications open soon for Bowen Basin Jobs & Investment Package

MAY 19, 2017: The Bowen Basin region with get a much-needed $30 million shot in the arm from the Regional Jobs and Investment Package, and the good news is that applications will open on May 31.With the Local Investment Plan, formulated by local representatives, now done the applications from the Bowen Basin region can roll in.This has been announced jointly today by the Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash along with Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry, Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd and myself.I thank the Bowen Basin Local Planning Committee for their hard work, based on local knowledge of the Bowen Basin region.Applications for key projects to boost the local economy and create jobs can now be considered.Funding will be available across three streams: Local Infrastructure, Business Innovation and Skills and Training, with the round opening for applications on 31 May.For more information and to read more about the Local Investment Plan for Bowen Basin visit the Regional Jobs and Investment Package website and follow the links.