What’s happening?
The Crisafulli Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is unlocking more than 98,000 new homes across Queensland, giving more Queenslanders a place to call home.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie announced a $4.3 million investment towards the South-West Victoria Point Central Sewer Trunk Expansion in Redland City. The $10.3 million project will unlock 90 new homes by addressing network capacity issues within Redland City Council.
The Residential Activation Fund is a key pillar of the Crisafulli Government’s Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan, aimed at breaking down barriers for infill and greenfield developments.
Why it matters
The Residential Activation Fund is designed to deliver more housing and support Queensland’s future growth. It aims to ensure Queenslanders have access to affordable housing options while addressing infrastructure challenges that have limited development in recent years.
More than 50 per cent of the fund’s investment is being directed to regional, rural, and remote Queensland, meeting the government’s commitment to statewide development.
Local Impact
For Redland City, the Victoria Point Central Sewer Trunk Expansion will enable new residential lots and strengthen essential services. The project will help meet housing demand and provide capacity for future development within the area.
The investment also supports local jobs and ensures essential infrastructure keeps pace with population growth across Redland City.
By the numbers
• The South-West Victoria Point Central Sewer Trunk Expansion has received a $4.3 million government boost to improve essential infrastructure.
• The project will unlock 90 new homes in Redland City by resolving current network capacity issues.
• The $2 billion Residential Activation Fund forms part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan to deliver one million new homes by 2044.
• So far, 97 approved projects under Round 1 of the fund have unlocked more than 98,000 homes statewide.
Zoom In
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the government is delivering on its promise to provide more Queenslanders with a place to call home.
“This program is about unlocking the potential of Queensland’s housing landscape by removing the bottlenecks that have held back development for far too long,” Mr Bleijie said.
“With $1 billion allocated, we’ve targeted shovel-ready projects that will deliver tangible results, from unlocking new homes in the Torres Strait to creating new opportunities in small but vital communities like Boulia in Western Queensland and Goondiwindi on the Queensland/New South Wales border.”
He said the Residential Activation Fund is giving more Queenslanders a place to call home after a decade of decline, creating jobs, unlocking housing, and ensuring Queensland continues to manage population growth and housing affordability.
Zoom Out
The Residential Activation Fund focuses on delivering critical trunk infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and roads.
Queensland Property Council Executive Director Jess Caire said the fund has been warmly received by the industry. “The Property Council advocated strongly for this funding due to the obvious feasibility gaps for new housing that were clearly precipitated by a lack of sufficient infrastructure,” Ms Caire said.
“The Residential Activation Fund goes to the heart of this issue, and we congratulate the government for announcing and enacting it so quickly. This funding provides not only an injection of capital but also confidence for Queensland’s residential development sector.”
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith thanked the State Government for listening to councils on the need for trunk infrastructure funding.
“You can’t build more homes without trunk infrastructure and the money to pay for it,” Ms Smith said.
“State and local government statistics show that Queensland councils have already zoned for more than 1.5 million new homes, but barriers like trunk infrastructure funding have prevented this supply from being activated by industry. The RAF has helped councils unlock housing their communities need across the state.”
What to look for next
With the success of Round 1, the Residential Activation Fund will continue to support councils and developers across Queensland in fast-tracking new housing projects and infrastructure upgrades to meet growing demand.
