After landing in Western Australia (WA), Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken immediate steps to announce a $ 74 million (US $ 54 million) federal backing for the development of a major project in the state capital of Perth. rice field.
The total transaction value of Perth will be $ 1.69 billion ($ 1.24 billion). This includes a new university campus in the city center, a new bridge over the Swan River, and several upgrades to cultural locations in the city.
The city-centered Edith Cowan University (ECU) campus is priced at $ 835 million ($ 624 million), with the federal government ($ 294 million, $ 215 million) and the state government (1). Divided into $ 999 million (US). $ 146 million), and universities ($ 360 million, or $ 263 million).
Both state and federal governments have added $ 25 million (US $ 18 million) to the project and cost $ 100 million (US $ 73 million) to accelerate the construction of new pedestrian and cyclist bridges over the Swan River. ).
Major work is estimated to begin in 2022.
Western Australia Prime Minister Mark Magawan said the project is for those going to the city, offering new job opportunities with an estimated 7,500 new jobs under construction and 2,300 full-time jobs. He said he enriched his experience.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime transformation in the heart of our city, attracting thousands of people day and night to the center of the city, creating activity and vibrancy throughout the CBD,” says McGowan. I did.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison emphasized that the deal was made possible with the help of local, state and federal governments.
“Perth City Deal is between all three levels of government and private sector to bring more jobs and more investment in Western Australia to create a stronger economy and a stronger future in Perth. It was a long-term partnership with Morrison. “
“The new ECU campus not only revitalizes the city center of Perth, but also brings together more than 10,000 students and staff to create tourism, fill bars, restaurants and hotels, and more to local shops and businesses. Redefine the provision of higher education in Western Australia by attracting people from.
“The new Swan River Bridge, built and manufactured locally in Western Australia, will become an iconic part of the Perth skyline across the river and provide a better transportation connection to and from the CBD.”
Morrison’s visit to Western Australia preceded the Australian federal elections, and after resource and energy exports reached a record $ 349 billion ($ 255 billion) in 2021, the Prime Minister called the state “Australia’s” “The driving force of export revenue” was praised.
Morrison also expressed efforts to secure a larger share of WA’s Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). This is estimated to bring an average of $ 2.6 billion (US $ 1.9 billion) each year.
However, a poll by Greens released on WAtoday shows that the Liberal Party could lose six important seats in the next election if there are representatives of turnout for the day.
In response to concerns about unfavorable voting results, Morrison took a jab at the Commonwealth Labor Party and told voters that it could not be compared to the incumbent WA Labor Party.
“It’s our government that has supported the resource industry. It’s the Labor Party that didn’t move to GST when we had the opportunity,” Morrison told reporters.
“State labor is completely different from Albanese labor at the federal level. It’s not the same thing,” he said. “I will work closely with the Prime Minister of Western Australia to bring the right results to the people of Western Australia.”
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Daniel Khmelev is a Perth-based Australian reporter working on energy, technology and politics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics and computer science. Contact him at [email protected]