The Albanese Government is delivering a significant boost to Queensland’s regional areas with an investment of $159 million in community infrastructure aimed at improving the lives of locals.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised the importance of infrastructure in regional areas:
“Quality infrastructure in regional areas is invaluable, and this funding will build and upgrade key facilities that can be enjoyed by communities for years to come.”
A total of 25 projects across the state will share in the funding, which will go towards building and upgrading vital community infrastructure, including cultural and sporting hubs, parks, and town precincts. These projects are set to strengthen communities and make a real impact on everyday life.
The projects, selected through a competitive, merits-based assessment process, include:
- $4 million for the Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
- $2 million to upgrade the PCYC Cairns facilities
- $5 million to upgrade the Redlynch Community Sporting Precinct
- $2.65 million for Stage 2 of the Cultural Knowledge Centre in Dixie for the Olkola People
- $1.95 million for streetscape beautification and shared cycle and pedestrian paths in Mapoon
- $7.49 million for a new council administration and community hub for Wujal Wujal
- $1.84 million for a Digital Services Centre in Hope Vale
- $15 million for the Cannon Valley Sports Park
- $14.87 million for the Cannonvale Community Facility
- $11.89 million for the First Avenue Streetscape renewal project in Maroochydore
- $13.6 million for the Honey Road Sports and Recreation Precinct Stage 1
- $5.33 million for the Harbour Arbour, East Shores to City Heart Activation in Gladstone
- $1.38 million for the Woorabinda Water Park
- $1.91 million for the Precinct 58 Redevelopment of the Bundaberg and Rural fire stations
- $10.42 million for the Boulia Shire Community Hub
- $4.09 million for the Burketown Health and Wellbeing Precinct Stage 1
- $5.99 million for the Scarr Street Revitalisation Project in Cloncurry
- $1.79 million for the Hughenden Showgrounds
- $2.13 million for the Barcoo Regional Sports and Recreation Enhancements Project
- $14.96 million for the Blackall Cultural Precinct
- $2.25 million for the Longreach Recreational Precinct
- $9.5 million for the Roma Pool Revitalisation
- $14.8 million for the Eromanga Natural History Museum Dinosaur Galleries
- $1.98 million for the Kingaroy Youth Park Development Stage 1
- $2.74 million for the Southport Spit Emergency Services Hub
These projects demonstrate the Albanese Government’s commitment to listening to local voices and funding priorities that directly benefit Queensland’s regions. This is on top of the $50 million allocated to nine Queensland community infrastructure projects in the past year.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King highlighted the Government’s ongoing commitment to regional Australia.
“We’re making sure our regions remain great places to live, work, and play by investing in critical community and economic infrastructure across regional and rural areas, in a fair and transparent way.”
The funding is part of the Government’s Growing Regions Program, which provides funding between $500,000 and $15 million to local government entities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations for community infrastructure projects.
This funding round follows the $50 million already allocated in the past year and is part of the Government’s broader efforts to provide long-term benefits for regional communities.
With over 25 projects sharing in the funding, Queensland is set to see improvements in everything from sports facilities to cultural centres, providing residents with a higher quality of life.
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