Opened the debate
Neumann argued that the federal government had secured substantial funding for transport infrastructure in the Blair electorate, including $200 million for the Amberley interchange and $42.5 million for the Bremer River Bridge. Neumann stated that the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads had delayed the Bremer River Bridge works, which were originally scheduled to start late last year, causing ongoing disruption for 32,000 daily users. Neumann criticised the state government for failing to match federal funding commitments, particularly for the Amberley interchange, despite previous campaign promises. Neumann noted that the Mount Crosby Road interchange was also delayed due to additional ecological surveys, which he viewed as mishandling by the state department. Neumann emphasised that Ipswich is growing rapidly and requires immediate infrastructure investment to manage congestion and population growth.