BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 24 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers
The Honourable Ann Leahy
* Albanese and Crisafulli Governments deliver new Sooning Street Bridge on Townsville's Magnetic Island.
* Delivered 18 months after damage during the 2024-25 disaster season.
* Bridge a critical connection for the island's residents, businesses and visitors.
The newSooning Street Bridge on Townsville's Magnetic Island has officially been delivered, 18-months after the former crossing was irreparably damaged during the 2024-25 disaster season.
Funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments...