Repair and replacement of flood damage roads, construction of affordable housing and investment into forestry are some of the inclusions in the $40 million worth of projects being fast tracked as part of the Northern Economic Stimulus Package.
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The government will bring forward $5 million for the construction of 27 units previously scheduled for construction in 2017-18, as part of its Affordable Housing Strategy.
Design and construction tenders are expected to be released by November with construction to commence by March.
A feasibility study into the proposed black-pellet plant in the Tamar Valley will be boosted by $250,000, while $8.7 million will go towards roads and bridges damaged in the June floods.
The state government will also accelerate the development of the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.
Up to $15 million was provided in the 2016-17 state budget to progress the development of noncommercial infrastructure including a visitor centre, amenities and associated infrastructure.
Tourism Industry Council Tasmania chief executive Luke Martin said the full vision for Cradle Mountain could be realised in two or three years.
Upgrades to four North and North-West schools will also be fast-tracked as part of the Northern Economic Stimulus Package.
The government announced earlier this year that $113 million would be invested into school infrastructure upgrades.
The projects at Riverside Primary School, St Marys District School, Queechy High School and East Devonport Primary School were initially set to kick off in 2018-19, but the package means they will commence this year and be completed in 2017-18.