Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed a landmark $66.3 million investment in housing-enabling infrastructure for the South Burnett and Cherbourg, with the Crisafulli Government delivering on its commitment to unlock new housing across regional Queensland.
Under Round 2 of the Residential Activation Fund (RAF), South Burnett Regional Council will receive $62.3 million, while Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will receive $4 million to deliver critical water and sewer infrastructure upgrades that will pave the way for hundreds of new homes.
The Residential Activation Fund is designed to remove infrastructure barriers that can delay or prevent housing developments from proceeding. By investing in essential infrastructure such as water, sewerage and road networks, the fund helps unlock land for housing and accelerate residential growth in regional communities.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the funding represented a major win for the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities.
“This is an incredible outcome for our region and a significant investment in our future,” Deb said.
“You cannot address housing shortages without building more homes, and you cannot build more homes without the water and sewer infrastructure needed to support them.”
“Housing supply is one of the biggest challenges facing Queensland communities, and this funding will help ensure our region has the infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth.”
“This is exactly the kind of investment regional Queensland deserves, and I’m proud to see the South Burnett and Cherbourg securing their share of this significant funding.”
“The Crisafulli Government made a commitment to tackle housing supply challenges, particularly in regional Queensland, and this investment demonstrates we are delivering on that promise.”
The projects will upgrade key trunk water and sewer networks, increasing capacity to support future residential development and ensuring the region is well positioned to welcome new families, workers and businesses.
