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Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial RelationsThe Honourable Jarrod Bleijie
More than 7,200 new homes fast-tracked across Mackay and Sarina
More than 44.5 million in funding to fast track more than 7,200 new homes in the Mackay Region.
Residential Activation Fund has now unlocked more than 174,000 places to call home for Queenslanders.
The Crisafulli Government is building Queenslands future after a decade of decline under Labor saw Queenslanders locked out of the housing market as vacancy rates plummeted to record-lows.
The Crisafulli Government is continuing to unlock housing supply quickly across Queensland, with the Residential Activation Fund unlocking more than 7,200 new homes in Mackay and Sarina.
The Crisafulli Government will invest 44.5 million for two projects to deliver critical trunk infrastructure, unlocking land for residential development and helping deliver a place to call home for more Mackay and Sarina residents.
In Mackay, 12.1 million will support upgrades to the Nebo Road Water Treatment Plant, to increase the plants capacity, helping ensure essential water infrastructure can keep pace with new housing and the regions future growth. The project will unlock more than 6,350 homes.
In Sarina, 32.4 million will be invested for the delivery of stormwater infrastructure, a new sewer pump station and sewer mains, a water main upgrade, electrical infrastructure, new roads, and roundabout. The project will unlock more than 890 homes.
Together with todays announcement, the Crisafulli Government has invested more than 70 million in trunk infrastructure through the Residential Activation Fund across Mackay, Sarina, Marian, Mirani, Beaconsfield and Rural View.
The Residential Activation Fund is a key pillar of the Crisafulli Governments plan to unlock housing supply by investing in enabling infrastructure that brings forward new residential development across Queensland.
The award-winning program has now unlocked more than 174,000 homes state-wide, helping deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
The Residential Activation Fund is just one of the Crisafulli Governments range of initiatives delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders, including:
More than 2 billion in joint Federal and State funding to unlock 51,000 homes, including 20,000 for first home buyers.
Releasing underutilised State land for housing under the landmark Land Activation Program.
Relief for first homeowners with 30,000 First Home Owner Grants continuing and locked into the Budget.
Supporting first home buyers by removing stamp duty on new builds.
Introducing a nation-leading Boost to Buy shared equity scheme to help reduce the deposit gap, with half of the up to 2,000 places reserved for regional Queenslanders.
Increasing rental availability by lifting subletting restrictions for homebuyers receiving grants and concessions.
Delivering 1 million homes, including a record pipeline of 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the investment was a clear demonstration of the Crisafulli Governments commitment to building Queenslands future with a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
The Crisafulli Governments Residential Activation Fund is pulling every lever to increase housing supply, because you cant build homes without the roads, water and sewerage infrastructure to support them, Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
After a decade of decline under Labor, were getting on with the job of delivering the infrastructure needed to unlock new housing opportunities across the State.
This project will unlock more than 7,200 places to call home for Queenslanders and support the growing Mackay Region. This investment demonstrates whats possible when government partners with councils, landowners and industry to remove barriers to new housing.
The Crisafulli Government has already unlocked more than 174,000 new places to call home through the Residential Activation Fund after Labors decade of decline, which saw housing lot approvals slump by 29 per cent, leading to record-low rental vacancy rates, a skyrocketing social housing waitlist and the lowest home ownership rate in the country.
More affordable housing starts with more supply. While also delivering a record number of social and affordable homes and support for first homebuyers, were delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
Member for Mackay Nigel Dalton said the investment would help unlock new housing while supporting the regions continued growth.
Mackay continues to grow, and we need to make sure housing supply keeps pace with that growth, and this investment will unlock new opportunities for housing in the region, while strengthening the infrastructure local families and businesses rely on, Mr Dalton said.
After years of Labor failing to keep up with Queenslands growth, the Crisafulli Government is working with councils and industry to get the infrastructure in place and get more homes built.
Member for Mirani Glen Kelly said the Crossing Estate was a positive step forward for Sarina, supporting the growing community while delivering practical benefits for local families.
Regional Queensland deserves its fair share of investment, and thats exactly what the Crisafulli Government is delivering by removing the barriers that have held back housing growth during Labors decade of decline.
One of the most significant outcomes of this development is helping resolve the longstanding issue of access to the Sarina Showgrounds, something our community has been seeking a solution to for many years.
This is about creating more opportunities for families to build a home and a future in Sarina, while supporting local businesses, jobs and future investment.
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