An Albanese Labor Government will help restore South-East Queensland urban rivers and catchments, including in Ipswich.

Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann said a Labor Government would provide $3 million will support the work of Ipswich City Council for flood recovery and resilience projects along the Bremer River and its tributaries.

“This project would see a Labor Government partner with Ipswich City Council to improve flood resilience, water quality and environmental values in the city’s urban waterways,” Mr Neumann said.

“Ipswich’s rivers and creeks are an important feature of our urban landscape but can cause immeasurable heartbreak during floods.

“The Council’s project will improve resilience of the catchment to flood impacts.

“In turn this will allow the community better access to the natural areas and waterways.”

Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water, Terri Butler said the Ipswich City Council presented a strong project that would see a total expenditure of $4 million, with $3 million coming from a Federal Labor Government.

“Importantly, we would provide at least $11 million from the $200 million Urban Rivers and Catchments Program to support key projects across South-East Queensland,” Ms Butler said.

“Labor’s previously announced $200 million urban rivers and catchments investment will fund projects across the country to restore urban river systems, catchments, and wetlands.

“Fixing up waterways and the catchment areas around them will improve water quality, will help improve habitat for animals, and deliver positive outcomes for nature and communities.

“Only a Labor Government will restore Australia’s urban rivers and catchments.”