South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal
The South East Queensland City Deal brings partners together to support one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia.
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About the SEQ City Deal
The SEQ City Deal is a partnership between the Australian and Queensland governments and Council of Mayors (SEQ) to generate long-lasting benefits for the fast-growing SEQ region.
The three tiers of government are working collaboratively and contributing resources to deliver the commitments under the SEQ City Deal. The delivery of the commitments will build on existing investments by all levels of government and the private sector.
Commitments
The SEQ City Deal is all about working together to create one region that's connected locally and competing globally. To achieve this, the Deal will focus on four themes delivering 29 commitments.
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Accelerating future jobs for SEQ
- SEQ Innovation Economy Fund
- Smart Region Digital Plan
- Local Digital Priority Projects
- Small Business Friendly Region
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Creating thriving communities for SEQ
- Water Initiatives in the Lockyer Valley
- Bromelton State Development Area Business Case
- Growth Area Compact
- Toowoomba Railway Parklands
- Planning for Future Region-Shaping Infrastructure
- Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct
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A faster more connected SEQ region
- Kangaroo Point Bridge
- Brisbane Metro - Wooloongabba Station
- Brisbane Metro - South Bank Transport Study
- Loganlea - Meadowbrook Infrastructure
- Dunwich Ferry Terminal Upgrade
- Road Safety Mapping
- Ipswich - Springfield Public Transport Corridor
- Options Analysis
- Southern Gateway Strategic Corridor Planning
- SEQ Rail Corridor Digital Connectivity
- Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Upgrades
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A more liveable SEQ
- SEQ Liveability Fund
- Resource Recovery Infrastructure
- Regional Waste Management Strategy
- Resilient Rivers Initiative
- Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative
- Public Art Initiatives
- Blue-Heart Sunshine Coast
- First Nations Cultural Centre Detailed Business Case
- Strategic Approach under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Timeline
2016
City Deals Memorandum of Understanding signed in November.
2017
Publication of Shaping SEQ Regional Plan in August.
2018
SEQ Economic Foundations Paper published in January
2019
Queensland Government & Council of Mayors (SEQ) published TransformingSEQ: the SEQ City Deal Proposition in February. Statement of Intent signed on 15 March between three levels of government committing to design and implement a City Deal for SEQ region.
2022
SEQ City Deal agreement signed on 21 March.
July 2023
SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan released
Implementation
The SEQ City Deal agreement was signed on 21 March 2022 by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ). The accompanying Deal document sets out the vision, objectives and commitments.
The SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan (
43.3 MB) was released in July 2023 and provides details about how the Deal will be delivered, commitment milestones and funding arrangements.
For further information on how the Deal partners are collaborating on delivery and tracking progress of commitments see:
First Nations Acknowledgement
The partners to the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land of the Badtjala, Barunggam, Bundjalung Dungibara, Giabal, Gubbi Gubbi, Jagera, Jarowair, Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, Kitabul, Quandamooka, Turrbal, Ugarapul, Wakka Wakka, Yugambeh and Yaggera people.
We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing connection to land, waters and culture, and the contribution they make to the life of this region. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Further information and Frequently Asked Questions
Further information on City Deals is available from:
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications Sports and the Arts
- South East Queensland Council of Mayors
Please direct enquiries about City Deals in Queensland to info@dsdip.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 11 Nov 2025