BRISBANE, Queensland, May 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training

The Honourable Ros Bates

Construction starts on North Wall Beach makeover

* Construction underway to revitalise North Wall Beach beside the Port of Mackay. * The project will deliver improved parking, accessibility, shade, and seating. * The Crisafulli Government is committed to supporting regional Queensland jobs, with works expected to finish by late 2025.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a new and improved North Wall Beach for Mackay, with construction now underway to revitalise the popular coastal area beside the Port of Mackay.

The $2 million project - led by North Queensland...