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The Major infrastructure program works to deliver essential, appropriate and sustainable environmental health infrastructure to the fifteen Torres Strait communities and the two northern peninsula area communities of Bamaga and Seisia. The program is of vital importance to the health and wellbeing of the Indigenous people of the region.
The program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. Over the ten years the program has been running (1998 to 2008), the Australian and Queensland Governments have jointly provided a total in excess of $120 million.
The first ten years of the program has delivered over 60 major infrastructure projects. A further 18 projects are currently in construction or design phases. These key projects include:
These initiatives have had substantial and tangible impacts on the health, quality of life, and overall community sustainability in the Torres Strait region and reflect the success of the whole-of-government partnership that guides the program.
Adapted from Torres Strait Regional Authority abstract
The Torres Strait Regional Authority
Level 1
Torres Strait Haus
46 Victoria Parade
Thursday Island Qld 4875
PO Box 261
Thursday Island Qld 4875
Ph: (07) 4069 0700
Toll free: 1800 079 093
Fax: (07) 4069 1879
Email: info@tsra.gov.au
The Major infrastructure program delivers important infrastructure to the Torres Strait islands, including clean drinking water supplies, reticulated sewerage systems, and serviced sub-divisions. It is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments and managed jointly by the government funders, the Torres Strait Regional Authority, Islands Coordinating Council and Torres Strait community councils.
The short video provides a snapshot of project outcomes, project governance and major features of the project, suitable for a broad range of audiences.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
