The Queensland Government has today announced funding to support construction of six key projects for Bundaberg, delivering more than 10,000 new homes for the region.
The funding from the Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund includes a $7.7 million boost towards the $9.6 million Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant – Inlet Works.
This project is a high priority for Bundaberg Regional Council to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments as part of the Council’s capital works program.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering on our election commitment to give more Queenslanders a place to call home by investing in six critical infrastructure projects in the Bundaberg region,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie.
“Partnering with Council to unlock this critical infrastructure will deliver more homes.
“Our Residential Activation Fund roadshow officially kicks off today and I can’t wait to visit more communities over the coming weeks, announcing further projects across Queensland and helping more Queenslanders pursue their home ownership dreams.”
The Fund will also deliver a $1.5 million boost towards the $1.88 million Childers Wastewater Treatment Plant Detailed Design – a significant trunk infrastructure project to support future development growth.
The Residential Activation Fund has received 178 submissions – 64 from South East Queensland and 114 from regional, rural and remote Queensland.
The Government’s 2025-26 Budget is delivering up to $1 billion for round one of the Residential Activation Fund, doubled from the original $500 million, in response to the overwhelming support and availability of shovel-ready projects.
Round one funding focuses on the construction of critical truck infrastructure needed such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and roads needed to unlock new residential developments and ease Labor’s Housing Crisis.
Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor, Helen Blackburn said Council was delighted to have secured funding under the Government’s Residential Activation Fund.
“This investment of nearly $11 million for six significant projects will allows us to deliver and plan for critical infrastructure for our essential services from water and wastewater to roads and stormwater management, unlocking 10,068 new homes throughout the Bundaberg Region,” Mayor Blackburn said.
“This support is vital to addressing housing challenges in our community while supporting local jobs and economic development.
“We are proud to work alongside the Queensland Government to deliver on this important initiative and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have for residents and businesses alike.”
The Residential Activation Fund will also deliver the following projects for the Bundaberg region:
- $840,000 boost towards the $1 million Elliott Heads Growth Precinct – Water and Sewerage Infrastructure. Another key development area in Bundaberg with over 3,700 residential lots planned. Council sought State funding for the detailed design to begin immediately, completing the project within a year to be ready for construction to commence in 2026-27 to unlock housing developments.
- $520,000 boost towards the $651,000 Ashfield Growth Precinct – Sewerage Infrastructure. A key development area in Bundaberg with over 4,942 residential lots planned. Council sought State funding for the detailed design to begin immediately, completing the project within a year to be ready for construction to commence in 2026-27 to unlock housing developments.
- $240,000 boost towards the $300,000 Intersection Upgrade of Back Windermere and Barolin Homestead Roads, Coral Cove.
- $176,000 boost towards the $220,000 Kellys Road Stormwater Infrastructure.
