- The Crisafulli Government is pulling every lever to unlock land to deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders, after a decade of decline under Labor.
- Residential Activation Fund projects are fast-tracking critical infrastructure to support new housing across Gympie, Maryborough and Hervey Bay.
- The landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is delivering the infrastructure needed to get more homes built sooner.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders and fixing Labor’s Housing Crisis across regional Queensland, with major Residential Activation Fund (RAF) projects progressing rapidly across Gympie and the Fraser Coast.
Work is progressing on four new trunk infrastructure projects across the region, with RAF funding set to deliver more than 5,300 homes for Gympie, and more than 2,200 new homes for Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
In addition, work has reached practical completion at Kingfisher Park Estate in Tinana, one of the first of the 98 projects funded in Round 1 of the RAF.
The Crisafulli Government is investing in the infrastructure needed to get more homes built after a decade of decline under Labor, where Queensland’s housing pipeline slowed, housing approvals slumped, and critical infrastructure needed to unlock new residential development was neglected.
It’s just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.
Through a partnership between the Crisafulli Government and local landholders, RAF funding has supported the delivery of trunk drainage and electrical infrastructure needed to unlock residential development.
In Gympie, work has started on the Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Project, a piece of infrastructure that dates back to the 1800s, with the upgrade to help unlock additional land supply for new housing.
Under the partnership, Gympie Regional Council will construct four new sedimentation tanks and a new flow splitter to increase water treatment capacity and support future residential growth.
In Hervey Bay, the sod has been turned on a major upgrade of the intersection of Pialba-Burrum Heads Road, Dundowran Road and Ansons Road, including a new dual-lane roundabout and associated sewer and water infrastructure to enable future housing development.
Two projects in partnership with Fraser Coast Regional Council at Scrub Hill and Hockley Lane are also starting this month, a further demonstration of the Crisafulli Government’s resetting of the planning partnership with Local Governments.
Less than a year after the first successful projects were announced, significant progress is already being made, underscoring the Crisafulli Government’s delivery of new housing supply, while protecting the lifestyle of local communities.
The projects are among seven RAF-funded initiatives across the Gympie and Fraser Coast region that will help bring more homes to market sooner.
The Residential Activation Fund is a cornerstone of the Crisafulli Government’s $8.1 billion Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan, with at least half of the $2 billion fund dedicated to accelerating land supply in regional Queensland.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said after a decade of Labor’s housing failures, the Crisafulli Government was pulling every lever available to unlock land and deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
“Labor left Queensland with a housing crisis, declining housing approvals and too many shovel-ready developments stuck waiting for infrastructure,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“The Crisafulli Government is changing that by investing in the roads, water, sewerage and drainage infrastructure needed to unlock new housing and support growing communities.
“These projects across Gympie, Maryborough and Hervey Bay are proof that our Residential Activation Fund is delivering real outcomes on the ground and helping bring more homes to market sooner.
“We are working hand-in-hand with councils and industry to remove barriers to development and ensure Queensland has a strong pipeline of new housing for years to come.”
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett said the Crisafulli Government was investing in the infrastructure needed to support Gympie’s growth and unlock new housing opportunities for local families.
“The Crisafulli Government understands that housing starts with infrastructure, which is why this investment in Gympie’s water infrastructure is so important for our region,” Mr Perrett said.
“By increasing capacity and unlocking land for future development, we’re helping ensure more local families can find a home in the community they know and love, sooner rather than later.”
Member for Maryborough John Barounis said delivering critical infrastructure was key to accelerating housing supply and ensuring Maryborough could continue to meet the needs of a growing community.
“Projects like this show what can be achieved when government works with industry to remove barriers and get housing developments moving,” Mr Barounis said.
“Delivering the trunk infrastructure needed for new residential growth means more homes can be built sooner, creating opportunities for families and supporting the future growth of Maryborough.”
Member for Hervey Bay David Lee said the Crisafulli Government was taking practical action to support the region’s rapid growth by unlocking land and enabling more homes to be built sooner.
“Hervey Bay is one of Queensland’s fastest-growing communities, and we need the infrastructure in place now to support the homes our growing population needs,” Mr Lee said.
“These upgrades are about more than roads and utilities—they’re about unlocking new housing opportunities, supporting local jobs and ensuring Hervey Bay remains a great place to live and raise a family.”
Gympie Regional Council Mayor Glen Hartwig said securing funding under the Crisafulli Government’s Residential Activation Fund had enabled Council to take a big leap forward in planning and delivering for our region’s future.
“The investment of $42 million is allowing us to start delivering critical trunk infrastructure while also planning for the population growth we are experiencing,” Mayor Hartwig said.
“We’ve worked hard in partnership with the Queensland Government to get these projects shovel ready, and it’s great to see the start of this first project as part of this larger investment.
“We look forward to the Crisafulli Government continuing to work hand in hand with us by investing in what will unlock generational residential and economic growth – not just for the Gympie region – but for Queensland.”
Fraser Coast Regional Council Transport spokesperson Councillor Denis Chapman said the $1.45 million Hockley Lane reconstruction project would help ensure essential infrastructure keeps pace with growth in an established beachside area.
“These works will improve drainage and water services in the area while laying the groundwork for future road upgrades behind the Esplanade near Shelly Beach,” Cr Chapman said.
“The improvements will also help support around 70 new two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments already approved or under construction nearby, helping increase housing supply in an established area close to existing services and infrastructure.”
Applications for Round 2 of the Residential Activation Fund closed on 24 April 2026, with successful projects expected to be announced from mid-2026.
The Crisafulli Government will continue identifying opportunities to accelerate housing delivery and unlock land supply across Queensland.
