SCOTT MORRISON'S INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT BY THE NUMBERS
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* $3.8 billion will be spent on infrastructure projects over the next four years
* Almost half of the money - $1.8 billion - will be spent by the end of next year
* The prime minister has announced deals with Queensland and South Australia to fast-track road and rail projects
* Western Australia will be next
* Every state and territory is expected to benefit from the fast-tracked infrastructure spending, with announcements due in coming days
MONEY BROUGHT FORWARD FOR QUEENSLAND PROJECTS
* $225.6 million for Bruce Highway upgrades
* $94.3 million for Pacific Motorway upgrades
* $118.5 million for other road projects in Townsville and Toowoomba
NEW FUNDING FOR QUEENSLAND PROJECTS
* $446.3 million over four years for road upgrades including exits on the M1 Interchange
* $157 million for the Gold Coast light rail
* $50 million from next year to relocate Loganlea Station
* $20 million from next year for the Port of Brisbane connection
* $10 million from next year for a business case on the Salisbury to Beaudesert rail line
MONEY BROUGHT FORWARD FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS
* $100 million for a rural roads safety package
* $87 million for a road corridor between Port Augusta and Perth
* $75 million to duplicate the Victor Harbour Road
* $50 million for the Horrocks Highway
NEW FUNDING FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS
* $87.5 million for the Darlington Upgrade
* $16 million for Flinders Link
Australian Associated Press