Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), is helping unlock 15,696 new homes in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area (PDA), supporting housing supply and economic growth in South East Queensland.
EDQ has signed three Catalyst Infrastructure Funding (CIF) agreements with Stockland, to bring forward the delivery of critical transport, water and sewer infrastructure across multiple Ripley Valley Precincts.
The Ripley South Catalyst Infrastructure Funding Agreements will support the delivery of major road, bridge, water and sewer works that are critical to enabling residential development in the Priority Development Area.
Bringing forward vital infrastructure
Through the agreements, approximately $91 million in CIF loans will be provided to support the construction of essential new infrastructure, with $102.4 million co‑contributed by Stockland.
South East Arterial Road (Ripley South): South East Arterial Road construction including a new intersection and trunk water infrastructure (enabling ~1,800 homes). Construction is underway, with completion anticipated mid 2026.
Ripley South: Bayliss Road, Coleman Road and Ripley Road upgrades, a new bridge and trunk sewer infrastructure (enabling ~6,313 homes). Work expected to start mid 2026.
Ripley South‑West: Grampian Drive extension and trunk water infrastructure (enabling ~7,583 homes).
The projects will deliver major road, bridge, water and sewer works that are critical to enabling residential development, improving connectivity and supporting the timely release of new housing with EDQ partnering with industry to deliver the right infrastructure, in the right place, at the right time
These infrastructure agreements in Ripley Valley are an important step in helping unlock much-needed housing supply for the region’s growing population over the coming years.
The Catalyst Infrastructure Fund highlights the value of strong collaboration between government and industry to deliver the essential infrastructure that supports new homes and connected communities in one of South East Queensland’s fastest-growing corridors.
David Laner
General Manager – Qld Development
Stockland
Supporting jobs and economic activity
- Around $1.72 billion in civil construction activity is expected to be generated.
- Approximately $5.06 billion in housing construction is anticipated across the Ripley Valley.
- More than 1,040 direct and indirect construction jobs are expected over the life of the projects.
By bringing forward infrastructure delivery, the CIF agreements are helping support local jobs while accelerating housing supply in one of Queensland’s key growth corridors.
About Catalyst Infrastructure Funding
Catalyst Infrastructure Funding is a low‑interest loan facility administered by EDQ. It is designed to bring forward the delivery of major infrastructure in priority growth areas, supporting housing supply and affordability by enabling development to proceed sooner.
Loan funding is repaid over time through infrastructure charges applied to new development, allowing investment to be recycled into future projects.
About Ripley Valley
The Ripley Valley PDA covers 4,680ha and is planned to deliver around 48,750 dwellings to support a future population of approximately 131,000 people. Once complete, Ripley Valley will form a key part of South East Queensland’s housing and employment landscape.