The Queensland Government has announced funding under the Residential Activation Fund to deliver a $36.6 million boost towards Gympie Regional Council ‘s $40.7 million Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Project (GWRAP) – Phase 1.
The GWRAP consists of essential trunk infrastructure works that lay the platform for water security in the region. The Residential Activation Fund will also deliver a $5.4 million boost towards the $6.9 million Infrastructure Staging for Urban Investigation area to maximises the Bruce Highway Upgrade Investment and unlock residential and economic growth across the Gympie region.
Mayo, Glen Hartwig said the funding would help unlock much-needed housing in the region.
“We’re delighted to have secured funding under the Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund,” Mayor Hartwig said.
“This investment of $42 million will allow us to deliver critical trunk infrastructure, unlocking 5,350 new homes in Gympie.
“This support is vital to addressing housing challenges in our community while supporting local jobs and economic development.”
The $2 billion Residential Activation Fund has received 178 submissions, 64 from South East Queensland and 114 from regional, rural and remote Queensland.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said the Fund was set to unlock thousands of new homes across Queensland.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering on our election commitment to give more Queenslanders a place to call home by funding shovel-ready projects like the Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Project (GWRAP), critical trunk infrastructure which will unlock thousands of homes in the region,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“This project and partnership with Gympie Regional Council will transform the housing landscape in the region, giving more Queenslanders a place to call home.
“The Residential Activation Fund is just one way the Crisafulli Government is creating jobs, unlocking housing and ensuring that Queensland continues to grow ahead of 2032 and beyond.”
