New Proserpine Police Station to strengthen frontline and restore safety in the Whitsundays

Construction begins on new purpose-built Proserpine Police Facility to strengthen frontline in the Whitsundays.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering new and upgraded police facilities across Queensland to help the frontline fight Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer and delivering more police resources after Labor's decade of decline.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering the police frontline the tools and facilities they need to fight Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis, by turning the sod on the new Proserpine Police Facility.

Demolition of the former Proserpine Police Station has been completed, and earthworks commenced last month, paving the way for the new, modern $9.8 million facility.

The new station will deliver contemporary policing infrastructure designed to better support officers and improve operational capability across the district to restore safety where you live after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering $290.3 million for new and upgraded police facilities across Queensland, reversing years of underinvestment by Labor which led to frontline police leaving in droves.

Construction is anticipated to reach practical completion in September 2026.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the project demonstrated the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restoring frontline resources after Labor’s decade of decline.

“This new Proserpine Facility with help local police respond faster, investigate more effectively and restore safety to the Whitsundays community,” Minister Purdie said.

“Labor left our police working in aging, outdated facilities that simply weren’t built to meet the demands of modern policing.

“After years of weak laws that emboldened repeat youth offenders, we are delivering stronger laws, better facilities and more support for officers on the ground.”

Member for Whitsunday and Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Amanda Camm said the new station was future-proofing policing in a rapidly growing region.

“As the Whitsundays continues to grow, it’s critical our police have contemporary facilities to better support victims and keep our community safe,” Minister Camm said.

“The Crisafulli Government is committed to restoring safety to Queenslanders and delivering the frontline infrastructure our regional community needs.”

Acting Assistant Commissioner Graeme Paine said the replacement Proserpine Police Facility reflects the QPS’s commitment to adapting to the changing needs of the local community.

“The existing station has served the community well for many years, but as Proserpine and the surrounding region continues to grow, it’s important that our facilities also evolve to support our officers and the people they serve,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Paine said.

“This new facility will provide our officers with the tools and resources they need to work towards the safety and security of the community, while also creating a space that supports the wellbeing of both staff and community members.”

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