Residential Activation Fund to unlock almost 100 new homes in North West Queensland 

• North West Queensland to benefit from Crisafulli Government’s landmark Residential Activation Fund, which was doubled to $1 billion in State Budget.
• Residential Activation Fund to deliver $12.5 million towards construction of critical infrastructure projects for new housing.
• At least half of the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund dedicated to fast-tracking regional housing projects.  

The Crisafulli Government is delivering fast-tracked construction of almost 100 new homes in North West Queensland, under the Crisafulli Government’s landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund.  

Four projects will be funded under the Residential Activation Fund in North West Queensland to unlock 94 much needed new homes.  

The $2 billion Residential Activation Fund has received strong demand of 178 submissions – 64 from South East Queensland and 114 from regional, rural, and remote Queensland. 

Up to $1 billion is available in the Residential Activation Fund round one, doubled from the original $500 million, in response to the overwhelming support and availability of shovel-ready projects. 

Round one funding focuses on the construction of critical trunk infrastructure needed such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and roads needed to unlock new residential developments and ease Labor’s Housing Crisis.  

The $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is a key pillar of the Crisafulli Government’s Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan and is breaking down the barriers for infill and greenfield developments. 

The Fund will deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders and support one million new homes by 2044 with at least 50 per cent of the overall funding to be invested in regional, rural and remote Queensland. 

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie, said the Residential Activation 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 which will unlock almost 100 new homes in North West Queensland,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said. 

“Partnering with councils across North West Queensland will unlock much-needed housing sooner. 

“The Residential Activation Fund is just one way the Crisafulli Government is creating jobs, unlocking housing and delivering much needed infrastructure across rural and regional Queensland.” 

Burke Shire Council Acting Mayor Chris Wilson said the Residential Activation Fund would support critical infrastructure in Burketown.   

“Our community is currently facing a critical shortage of accommodation for residents, government agencies, and contractors servicing the region,” Acting Mayor Wilson said.  

“This project is a vital step toward addressing that shortage and supporting the town’s long-term growth.” 

Carpentaria Shire Council Mayor Jack Bawden said the Fund had already generated significant interest in the sale of lots at Carpentaria Shire’s rural residential subdivision. 

“One of the key inhibitors to buyers investing in the subdivision during the past two years was the cost of connecting power to the blocks,” Mayor Bawden said.  

“This investment by the Queensland Government means that Council can supply power to the blocks, which is one less cost to the investor, unlocking 28 residential lots for the region.” 

Cloncurry Shire Council Mayor Greg Campbell said the Residential Activation Fund would go towards detailed design of residential subdivisions in Cloncurry.  

“This funding will allow Council to continue working toward addressing housing supply issues in Cloncurry,” Mayor Campbell said.  

Mount Isa City Council Mayor Peta MacRae thanked the Queensland Government for their investment in Mount Isa and the city’s continued growth.   

“This funding will open up new land for development by helping relieve pressure on existing road, water and sewer infrastructure services in Healy Heights and the future Gliderport Development,” Mayor MacRae said.  

“By easing the pressure on existing infrastructure, this opens up new areas like the Gliderport and the final stages of Healy Heights to be further developed. We will also see improvements in road safety.” 

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