The Queensland Government has announced the fast-tracked construction of almost 100 new homes in North West Queensland, under its landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund.
The Government confirmed four projects will be funded in North West Queensland to unlock 94 new homes.
Round one funding will focus on the construction of critical trunk infrastructure needed such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and roads needed to unlock new residential developments.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering on our election commitment to give more Queenslanders a place to call home by funding shovel-ready projects which will unlock almost 100 new homes in North West Queensland,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie.
“Partnering with councils across North West Queensland will unlock much-needed housing sooner.”
Burke Shire Council Acting Mayor, Chris Wilson said the Residential Activation Fund would support critical infrastructure in Burketown.
“Our community is currently facing a critical shortage of accommodation for residents, government agencies, and contractors servicing the region,” A/Mayor Wilson said.
“This project is a vital step toward addressing that shortage and supporting the town’s long-term growth.”
Carpentaria Shire Council Mayor, Jack Bawden said the Fund had already generated significant interest in the sale of lots at Carpentaria Shire’s rural residential subdivision.
“One of the key inhibitors to buyers investing in the subdivision during the past two years was the cost of connecting power to the blocks,” Mayor Bawden said.
“This investment by the Queensland Government means that Council can supply power to the blocks, which is one less cost to the investor, unlocking 28 residential lots for the region.”
Cloncurry Shire Council Mayor, Greg Campbell said the Fund would go towards detailed design of residential subdivisions in Cloncurry.
“This funding will allow Council to continue working toward addressing housing supply issues in Cloncurry,” he said.
Mount Isa City Council Mayor, Peta MacRae thanked the Queensland Government for its investment in Mount Isa.
“This funding will open up new land for development by helping relieve pressure on existing road, water and sewer infrastructure services in Healy Heights and the future Gliderport Development,” she said.
“By easing the pressure on existing infrastructure, this opens up new areas like the Gliderport and the final stages of Healy Heights to be further developed. We will also see improvements in road safety.”
The Fund has so far received 178 submissions – 64 from South East Queensland and 114 from regional, rural, and remote Queensland.
