The Queensland Government has announced more than $7 million in funding to support the construction of upgrades to Scrub Hill Road and Hockley Lane in the Fraser Coast Local Government Area to unlock almost 440 new homes.
The Residential Activation Fund will deliver $7.15 million to fully-fund the construction upgrade of Scrub Hill Road in Dundowran. The Government says this piece of trunk infrastructure will enable the development of 365 low-density residential lots over two housing estates – Sage Estate and Augustus/Oasis Estate.
The fund will also deliver $1.45 million to fully-fund the construction upgrade of Hockley Lane in Hervey Bay, to deliver the immediate development of two shovel ready residential projects which will comprise of 73 two and three-bedroom apartments.
Fraser Coast Mayor, George Seymour said the funding would help deliver much-needed housing and infrastructure to keep pace with the region’s rapid population growth.
“This is a fantastic outcome for the Fraser Coast and a strong example of what can be achieved when different levels of government work together to respond to real housing needs,” Mayor Seymour said.
“With more people choosing to call our region home, it’s vital we have the infrastructure in place to support that growth.
“The reconstruction of Scrub Hill Road and Hockley Lane will unlock close to 440 new homes, from family lots to high-density apartments, helping to ease housing pressures while creating local jobs during construction.
“We’re proud to partner with the Queensland Government through the Residential Activation Fund to deliver these key projects. This investment is not only about roads and pipes, it’s about building stronger, more connected communities for the future,” he said.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said the Fund had received 178 submissions – 64 from South East Queensland and 114 from regional, rural and remote Queensland.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering on our election commitment to give more Queenslanders a place to call home by funding shovel-ready projects and critical trunk infrastructure including Scrub Hill Road and Hockley Lane projects,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“This will transform the housing landscape in regional Queensland and overcome the myriad of challenges faced by many Queenslanders under Labor’s Housing Crisis.
“This is just one way the Crisafulli Government is creating jobs, unlocking housing and ensuring that Queensland continues to grow ahead of 2032 and beyond.
“In the coming weeks I will be announcing further projects to be delivered through the Residential Activation Fund – helping more Queenslanders pursue their home ownership dreams.”
