- Crisafulli Government unlocks 6.1 hectares of land for critical housing supply in Bundamba.
- The land is development-ready to deliver more Queenslanders a place to call home.
- Land release to support the Crisafulli Government's election commitment to deliver one million homes by 2044.
- Immediate residential developments available to the open market.
The Crisafulli Government is unlocking 6.1 hectares of development-ready land in Bundamba – with the potential to unlock new homes and help address Ipswich's housing shortfall.
It is the third land release by Economic Development Queensland in as many months.
The land release, which is located on Mary Street in Bundamba, will unlock much-needed housing in Ipswich and deliver a better lifestyle through a stronger economy with a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
It comes just weeks after the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie announced that the Crisafulli Government's landmark $2 billion activation fund would fast-track the delivery of two projects in Ipswich which will unlock 11,300 new homes.
A decade of the former Labor Government's declining housing approvals and lack of regional planning for the homes needed to accommodate for a growing population created the Queensland Housing Crisis.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie said that land supply was critical to delivering one million homes by 2044 for Queenslanders.
"The Bundamba land release comprises three opportunities – the first two sites are 2.21 hectares and 1.62 hectares in size and are available to the open market for immediate residential development," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"The third site is 0.86 hectares and is available to the open market for mixed use.
"This partnership with Ipswich City Council will unlock new homes to support this key growth area.
"This land release is part of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to refocus Economic Development Queensland and unlock surplus land to ease Labor's Housing Crisis.
"We encourage developers to consider these prime opportunities and reach out to EDQ to investigate their future potential."
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said the land release, one of which is currently an underutilised TAFE site, release would unlock job opportunities for Queenslanders.
"Across Queensland, Labor allowed some TAFE sites to sit underutilised, not providing the best value for Queenslanders," Minister Bates said.
"As part of the Crisafulli Government's fresh start for Queensland, we are delivering this innovative partnership between EDQ and Council to deliver a mixed-use development, which will include desperately needed homes for Queenslanders.
"It is just another way we are delivering on our promise to fix Labor's Housing crisis and help give more Queenslanders a place to call home."
Ipswich Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic said that having this land unlocked in Bundamba is a game-changer for our community.
"With Ipswich's population growing rapidly, this development-ready land will help ease the housing shortfall and provide a variety of housing options as well as commercial spaces and community facilities, that reflect the needs of the local community," Acting Mayor Jonic said.
"This 6.1 hectares of land is in a prime location in Bundamba with public transport options ensuring access for residents to access jobs, education and services, in line with our new Ipswich City Plan 2025.
"I would like to thank the State Government and Economic Development Queensland for working with Ipswich City Council to ensure that together, we are delivering additional housing for Ipswich residents."
To prepare the site for development, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) will ensure the delivery of essential infrastructure – such as an internal access street, stormwater detention and utility services – supported by Federal Government funding.
Any interested proponents are encouraged to visit: https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/our-approach/development-ready-land-for-sale
