The Queensland government has allocated almost AU$100 million in state funding to unlock more than 14,000 new homes across Fraser Coast, marking the largest infrastructure investment partnership in the local council’s history.
The funding, delivered under Round 2 of the government’s Residential Activation Fund (RAF), targets critical trunk water, sewerage, and road infrastructure necessary to fast-track land development.
Across the state, the RAF initiative has now unlocked capacity for more than 155,000 homes in less than 18 months.
Five major projects across the Fraser Coast region will share in the funding package. The Pulgul Creek Sewerage Treatment Plant will get AU$50 million to upgrade treatment capacity and support nearly 5,000 new homes.
AU$40.4 million will be spent on the Fraser Coast Water Grid to construct a 27km water main, transfer pump stations, and distribution mains, unlocking 5,530 homes.
For the Fraser Lakes Project, AU$7.46 million will be spent for new sewer infrastructure, pump stations, water mains, and active transport intersection upgrades to unlock roughly 4,000 homes.
Finally, AU$2 million will be split across two projects for intersection, trunk water, communications, electrical, and road upgrades, unlocking 117 homes combined.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Jarrod Bleijie said the investment focuses on essential foundations needed before home construction can begin.
“You can’t build homes without the roads, water and sewerage infrastructure to support them,” Bleijie said.
“Availability equals affordability and by ensuring supply is unlocked, while also delivering a record number of social and affordable homes and support for first homebuyers, we’re delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders, and the fresh start we promised them.”
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour welcomed the announcement as a strong vote of confidence in the region’s growth.
He noted that projects like the Fraser Coast Water Grid will bolster long-term water security by interconnecting the Hervey Bay and Maryborough supply networks while supporting expanding communities.
