Hobart and its relocation will receive a total of $730 million in federal, state and Community funding to alleviate congestion.The centerpiece of the announcement of funding announced on Saturday as part of a soon announced the city's agreement is $576 million for a long-awaited replacement bridge in Bridgewater north of the capital Tasmanian.
"Hobart sometimes suffers from congestion, just like other cities," said City Minister Alan Tudge.
Hobart is also growing and we want to eliminate these frustrating local pine points, but also the future-proof of the wider network for next generations. "
The move comes in front of the signing of the city of Hobart Deal on Sunday and was announced after $30 million for affordable housing on Friday.
Other investments include an additional track at Hobart's South Drain, a ferry service between the Derwent River and an upgrade to public transportation.
A "Transit Corridor" is also in the works for the northern suburbs of Hobart.
"A wider variety of housing solutions will be promoted along the corridor," said the Tasmanian Director general, Elise Archer.
"This will support the future delivery of the most efficient public transport solution while reducing congestion. "
Canberra shredding chipping in $486 million of total funding, the Government of the state Liberal government $221 million and councils $23 million.
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