More than 120,000 Queenslanders are set to benefit from a significant housing partnership between the Queensland and Australian Governments, with major investment committed to accelerate the infrastructure needed to unlock new homes in key growth areas.
The new Infrastructure Activation Fund will invest nearly $2.4 billion over five years to fast‑track catalyst infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer, helping bring development‑ready land to construction sooner.
The initiative will be led by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) on behalf of the Queensland Government.
Unlocking homes through targeted infrastructure investment
The Infrastructure Activation Fund will support infrastructure delivery across Southern Thornlands, Waraba and Mount Peter Priority Development Areas, as well as other priority growth areas across the state.
This investment is expected to unlock more than 51,368 new homes, with over 20,547 homes supporting first home buyers.
By accelerating infrastructure delivery, the fund addresses one of the key barriers to housing supply – ensuring essential services are in place so development can proceed at the right time and in the right locations.
How the Infrastructure Activation Fund will work
Funding under the Infrastructure Activation Fund includes:
- $399 million in grant funding will be invested by each of the Queensland and Australian Governments towards catalyst infrastructure within the three designated PDAs and priority growth areas.
- Nearly $1.6 billion in Australian Government‑backed, interest‑free loans to eligible infrastructure providers, including councils, utilities and industry
These investments will accelerate infrastructure projects that benefit entire growth areas and Queensland communities.
Further information on loan eligibility and application processes will be released over the coming months.
EDQ’s role in delivery
As the Queensland Government’s land use planning and activation agency, EDQ will lead delivery of the Infrastructure Activation Fund, working closely with councils, utility providers and industry partners.
EDQ will:
- identify priority infrastructure projects within funded growth areas
- coordinate and sequence infrastructure delivery
- implement a five‑year program of works
- partner with stakeholders to ensure infrastructure is delivered efficiently and supports well‑planned, liveable communities
The homes unlocked through this investment are expected to be delivered within eight years, with funding invested over the next five years.
Supporting Queensland’s housing priorities
The Infrastructure Activation Fund complements other Queensland Government housing initiatives to help deliver one million new homes by 2044, including:
- the $2 billion Residential Activation Program
- removing stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing new builds; and
- extending the $30,000 First Home Owner Grant to 30 June 2026
The Australian Government’s contribution forms part of its broader commitment to build 100,000 new homes nationally and improve access for first home buyers.
Learn more
Further information regarding the program is available on the Infrastructure Activation Fund page.
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