- More than $15 million in funding to support priority infrastructure projects across North Queensland councils.
- Works will support councils to deliver safer, more reliable essential services, support economic growth, and reduce long-term maintenance pressures for councils.
- Funding delivers on key election commitments to work alongside Queensland's councils and improve the state's local infrastructure.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future and delivering on its promise to support local governments, with funding of more than $15 million for four North Queensland councils.
Delivered as part of the 2024–28 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP), the funding will help councils deliver priority essential services and infrastructure projects that improve community safety and support local economic growth and employment.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy, backing local governments and improving council projects after a decade of decline under Labor.
Projects funded include:
Burke Shire Council – Council staff housing project: $2 million
Burdekin Shire Council – Duplicate Water Main construction for the Home Hill Water Supply: $720,000
Burdekin Shire Council – Upgrade of Ayr Town Drain near Mackersie Street: $1.2 million
Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers Reservoir and Water Main Duplication: $8 million
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council – Upgrade of Manbarra Road and associated infrastructure: $3 million
Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said the funding supported councils to deliver essential community infrastructure.
"Upgrading key infrastructure for North Queenslanders is crucial to support growing communities and delivering resilient infrastructure," Minister Leahy said.
"This funding will also reduce maintenance pressures for councils, support long-term sustainability, and help deliver the essential services regional Queenslanders rely on every day."
Member for Burdekin Dale Last said through the LGGSP the Crisafulli Government would deliver real improvements that matter to communities across the Burdekin.
"The $720,000 duplicate water main for Home Hill will boost the reliability and resilience of the local water network, while the $1.2 million upgrade to the Ayr town drain will improve flood management and protect homes and businesses," Mr Last said.
"These are practical upgrades that strengthen essential services for the long term."
Member for Townsville Adam Baillie said investing $3 million into upgrading Manbarra Road and the surrounding infrastructure was a meaningful step forward for Palm Island.
"We're improving safety, strengthening access for residents and visitors, and supporting the essential infrastructure that underpins everyday life in the community. It's a project that delivers real, practical benefits for Palm Island families."
