Queanbeyan sewage upgrade and sports complex headline council's pitch to candidates

The marginal seat of Eden-Monaro covers the council area and is currently held by Labor's Kristy McBain.

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Her chief rival will be Liberal candidate Jerry Nockles while Vivian Harris and and Darren Garnon are running for the Greens and United Australia Party respectively.

Here are the top 10 priorities for council across the LGA.

The Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant was constructed in the mid-1930s. It treats sewage from Queanbeyan prior to discharge into the Molonglo River. The plant is no longer fit-for-purpose. A significant works program is required to address issues including structural failure, equipment obsolescence, maintenance issues and work health and safety issues, as well as bring the treatment process in line with modern practices.

Estimated cost: $150m | Funding sought: $75m | Council contribution: $75m

Construction of an indoors sports centre at the Queanbeyan Regional Sports Complex located at Jerrabomberra. The centre would include four indoor sports courts, allied health and support rooms.

Estimated cost: $14m | Funding sought: $14m

Upgrades to Nerriga Road aim to provide a higher mass limit route, particularly for freight, from Nowra to the Kings Highway at Braidwood. Several sections of the road have been sealed over recent years. A remaining section near Nerriga village remains unsealed.

Estimated cost: $4m | Funding sought: $4m

Tarago Road, between Bungendore and Goulburn, is used extensively by heavy vehicles. The road requires pavement rehabilitation.

Estimated cost: $3m | Funding sought: $3m

Briars Sharrow low level causeway becomes impassible during heavy rain events. A bridge is proposed to replace the causeway.

Estimated cost: $9m | Funding sought: $9m

Reschs Creek low level causeway becomes impassible during heavy rain events. A bridge is proposed to replace the causeway.

Estimated cost: $4.5m | Funding sought: $4.5m

Design and construct a new eight-lane, 25m, indoor heated pool at the Bungendore Sports Hub.

Estimated cost: $5m | Funding sought: $5m

Relocation of Council's Braidwood depot will unlock space for a public car park adjacent to the main street of Braidwood.

Estimated cost: $10m | Funding sought: $10m

The development of a public car park adjacent to the main street of Braidwood.

Estimated cost: $3m | Funding sought: $3m

Construct an innovation hub at South Jerrabomberra for research and development and business start-up. The hub could be operated by a university partnership and could introduce STEM school pathways into defence, space, energy and renewables industries in the nearby business park.

Estimated cost: $20m | Funding sought: $20m

The Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant was constructed in the mid-1930s. It treats sewage from Queanbeyan prior to discharge into the Molonglo River. The plant is no longer fit-for-purpose. A significant works program is required to address issues including structural failure, equipment obsolescence, maintenance issues and work health and safety issues, as well as bring the treatment process in line with modern practices.

Estimated cost: $150m | Funding sought: $75m | Council contribution: $75m

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