The Cross River Rail’s Tunnel Boring Machine, the 1350-tonne TBM Else is seen after breaking through on the northern portal tunnel of the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane, Australia, on Nov. 25, 2021. AAP Image/Darren England
The Australian government will axe 50 “high-risk” infrastructure projects nationwide to curb spending after a $33 billion budget blowout.
Funding will be slashed for several Queensland infrastructure projects, including the Mooloolah River interchange and the Caloundra Tennant Creek to Townsville corridor upgrade at Dingo Park Road.