With the Gold Coast expected to hit one million residents by 2040, the Queensland government is funding critical infrastructure to unlock housing supply in key suburbs.
The Queensland government has announced a $146 million investment to fast‑track more than 18,900 homes on the Gold Coast.
Announced under round two of the Residential Activation Fund (RAF), the funding will be spread across three projects servicing new developments in Worongary, Robina, Pimpama, Coomera, Upper Coomera and Parkwood.
Funding will be split across three infrastructure projects in Worongary, Robina, Pimpama, Coomera, Upper Coomera and Parkwood. Picture: Getty
It will enable critical trunk infrastructure, including a major upgrade of the Merrimac Sewage Treatment Plant, alongside other sewerage, road and electrical works.
Part of Queensland’s Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan to deliver one million new homes by 2044, the RAF is designed to accelerate enabling infrastructure so new housing can be delivered sooner.
Round one invested $1 billion and unlocked more than 98,000 homes across Queensland. Round two — initially set at $500 million — was doubled to $1 billion in the recent state budget. With the Gold Coast investment, the total number of homes unlocked has now passed 100,000.
Gold Coast acting mayor Mark Hammel said the funding was one of the most significant commitments the city has received for city‑owned infrastructure.
“Support also for our Sewer Pump Station Upgrade project will see the City make significant improvements in our efficiencies and delivery of these services in key growth areas,” Mr Hammel said.
“As the Gold Coast's population grows towards one million by 2040, It is vital we're making the investments today to future-proof our infrastructure.”
Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Alison Smith said the RAF is helping councils meet a crucial funding gap.
“Funding for enabling infrastructure is a critical piece of the housing supply puzzle and RAF has supported councils large and small across the state to help fill the infrastructure funding gap and unlock new homes,” Ms Smith said.
“This program is a great example of what happens when two levels of government work together to achieve a shared goal. It truly has been a gamechanger, and we look forward to working with the State Government on what comes next.”
The announcement sits alongside the state’s broader housing package, including a joint deal with the federal government to deliver more than 51,000 homes statewide — including 20,000 for first‑home buyers.
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