- Bulloo Shire Council has completed two projects to deliver four new council staff accommodations in Thargomindah.
- Projects support greater housing availability for residents within the community post 2025 flood disaster.
- Both projects are supported by more than $1.1 million in Crisafulli Government's funding through their now permanent Works for Queensland program.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future and supporting the State's regional communities.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered new council staff accommodation in Thargomindah through a partnership with Bulloo Shire Council, providing a boost to local housing supply at a critical time for the remote community.
Funding of more than $1.1 million through the Crisafulli Government's permanent Works for Queensland program enabled Council to complete two projects, building a new three-bedroom modular house and three studio cabins to house staff.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future, supporting the State's regional communities and ensuring they can build back better after natural disasters.
After a decade of decline under Labor, Queensland's regional and remote areas suffered without the support they needed to recover and expand.
Delivered as part of the 2025 flood recovery effort, the new homes are already playing a vital role with Council using them to support those displaced during the 2026 flooding event.
Minister for Local Government and Member for Warrego Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government was committed to empowering councils across the State to deliver projects to strengthen local outcomes and build resilience.
"Bulloo Shire Council's work here is a shining example of how Works for Queensland funding can be harnessed to deliver flexible, fit-for-purpose infrastructure and housing solutions," Minister Leahy said.
"Thargomindah is one of Queensland's most remote communities, and these projects highlight the importance of providing targeted support to ensure even our most isolated regions have access to the infrastructure they need to thrive.
"By supporting our remote communities through resilience in the aftermath of natural disasters, we are not only addressing immediate needs but building stronger, more sustainable futures for Queenslanders," she said.
Bulloo Shire Council Mayor John 'Tractor' Ferguson said that delivery of the projects was a testament to the partnership between State and Local Government.
"Last year's flooding continues to have an impact on our community, with some residents still not back in their homes," Mr Ferguson said.
"To deliver much-needed staff accommodations in a very short timeframe, while managing the ongoing disaster recovery efforts, is a great outcome – it provided housing security for the council's workforce when their houses were deemed unoccupiable.
"We are incredibly grateful for the Queensland Government's support through the Works for Queensland program, which has enabled us to deliver these outcomes quickly and effectively when our community needed it most."
