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A more liveable SEQ

Delivering a healthy, sustainable and liveable region through new investments in urban amenities and blue and green environmental assets.

  • LocationRegion-wide
    DescriptionSupporting Local Government projects that create liveable, creative, sustainable and healthy communities. Projects funded will be of a regional or sub-regional scale that leave a legacy in the community
    SEQ City Deal Implementation Milestones
    • Q2 2023 - Guidelines finalised
    • Q3 2023 - Funding applications open
    • Q4 2023 - Projects selected and announced
    • Q4 2024 - Commencement of projects
    • Q2 2027 - Completion of all Liveability Fund projects
    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with the Australian Government and Local Government members of the Council of Mayors (SEQ).

    Investment $285.8 million
    SEQ Liveability Fund Map

    Forms and resources

    Key dates

    • Expression of interest applications open – 25 October 2023
    • Expression of interest applications close – 10 November 2023
    • Detailed applications open – 5 February 2024
    • Detailed applications close – 12 April 2024

    How to apply

    Submit your detailed application on SmartyGrants.
    (Note: Only eligible local governments invited to submit detailed applications can apply)

    Expression of interest (EOI) announcement

    Eligible local governments were able to submit EOIs for the new funding to deliver projects that will help build healthier, liveable and more inclusive, connected communities. Successful nominations from the 11 SEQ local governments are listed in the table below and local governments will now be invited to submit a detailed application.

    It should be noted that this list is subject to change as projects progress through the Detailed Application stage. Local governments will be given the opportunity to fully utilise their funding allocations under the SEQ Liveability Fund.

    Council

    Project Description

    Brisbane City Council

    Supporting the transformation of Victoria Park / Barrambin in accordance with Brisbane City Council’s Master Plan

    Ipswich City Council

    Upgrade of the Tivoli Sport Complex

    Ipswich City Council

    Upgrade the sports facility at Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve

    Lockyer Valley Regional Council

    Forest Hill Silo Project Viewing Precinct and Art Installation

    Lockyer Valley Regional Council

    Improved accessibility to the Lake Apex Parkland

    Logan City Council

    Beenleigh Aquatic Centre Upgrade

    Logan City Council

    Construction of Waterford West District Park

    City of Moreton Bay

    Improved pedestrian and cyclist access and safety in Centenary Lakes

    City of Moreton Bay

    Improved active transport connection on south Bribie Island

    City of Moreton Bay

    Playground construction at Centenary Lakes

    City of Moreton Bay

    Waterside activation at the Mill Lakes Precinct

    City of Moreton Bay

    New mixed-use community building at Suttons Beach Park

    Noosa Shire Council

    Extension to the existing sports facilities at the Cooroy Sports Complex

    Noosa Shire Council

    Installation of coastal pathway wayfinding signage between Peregian Beach and Noosa Junction.

    Redland City Council

    Lighting upgrades at multiple sporting venues in the Redland region

    Redland City Council

    Upgrade to elements of the William Taylor Memorial Sports Precinct

    Scenic Rim Regional Council

    Installation of new accessible change facilities at Boonah Sports Complex and Selwyn Park

    Somerset Regional Council

    Improved access to public open spaces through the relocation of a car park in Lowood

    Somerset Regional Council

    Streetscape improvements to the Eastern Gateway to Kilcoy

    Sunshine Coast Council

    Upgrade to the Mooloolaba Foreshore Central Parklands

    Sunshine Coast Council

    Construction of coastal pathways at Alexandra Headland and Kings Beach

    Sunshine Coast Council

    New cycling and walking infrastructure at Caloundra and Mooloolaba

    Toowoomba Regional Council

    Construction of a new sports facility and outdoor exercise area at Kearneys Spring Park

    Contact information

    For grant application support and general program information contact SEQLiveabilityFund@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

    For SmartyGrants system support contact gci@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

  • Location Region-wide
    Description Developing waste processing infrastructure in SEQ that will increase resource recovery rates, facilitate organics recycling and progress the region towards a circular economy.
    Milestones
    • Q4 2023 Scope of initiatives and projects agreed by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Local Government
    • Q1 2024 Projects announced
    • Q2 2024 Project Plans agreed and projects commence
    • Q2 2026 Completion of projects

    Future milestones are subject to negotiation and will be identified and outlined through reporting processes

    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with industry and participating Local Government members of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) who will deliver projects in consultation with the Australian Government.

    Investment $105 million

  • Location Region-wide
    DescriptionSupporting a region-wide approach to managing waste infrastructure to support the region’s progress towards government resource recovery targets and a circular economy
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 - Queensland Government confirms funding model for delivery of behavioural change roadmap to improve waste sorting and support the rollout of organics recycling in the region
    • 2023-2025 – Delivery of education campaign to improve waste sorting and support the rollout of organics recycling in the region
    • 2026 – All levels of government agree data sharing principles and methods.
    Responsibility

    Led by the Council of Mayors (SEQ) in partnership with the Queensland Government, and in collaboration with the Australian Government.

    Investment $0.5 million

  • Location Region-wide
    DescriptionInvesting in works to improve the health of the region’s catchments, waterways and Moreton Bay
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 – Delivery of an agreed overarching implementation and investment strategy for Resilient Rivers
    • Q2 2024 – Completion of 2023-24 program
    • Q2 2025 – Completion of 2024-25 program
    • Q2 2026 – Completion of 2025-26 program
    • Q2 2027 – Completion of 2026-27 program
    Responsibility

    Led by the Council of Mayors (SEQ), in partnership with the Australian Government and the Queensland Government.

    Investment $40 million

  • Location Region-wide
    DescriptionIdentifying opportunities to provide green infrastructure that promotes active transport and walkability in the region
    Milestones
    • Q1 2024 – Finalisation of selection criteria
    • Q2 2024 – Commencement of program and criteria published
    • 2025 – Commencement of Local Government co-funded projects
    • Q2 2026 – Completion of Local Government co-funded projects
    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with participating Local Government members of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) who will deliver projects in consultation with the Australian Government.

    Investment $20 million

  • Location Region-wide
    DescriptionEnhancing place-making and promoting a more liveable SEQ through public art and architecture
    Milestones
    • 2023 - Guidelines published and proposals sought
      Selected projects announced
    • 2024 - Commencement of Projects
    • 2025 - Completion of Projects
    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with the Australian Government and in collaboration with Local Government members of the Council of Mayors (SEQ).

    Investment $10 million

  • LocationSunshine Coast
    DescriptionAn innovative partnership-based project being delivered on more than 5,000 hectares of the Maroochy River floodplain.
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 – Project plan agreed to and investment strategy developed
    • Q4 2023 – Commencement of investment actions within allocated budget
    • 2025 – Completion of project
    Responsibility

    Led by Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with the Queensland Government and the Australian Government.

    Investment $35.3 million

  • LocationBrisbane
    DescriptionDeveloping a detailed Business Case for an iconic First Nations Cultural Centre in Brisbane to showcase the unique stories, traditions and cultures of Queensland's First Nations peoples.
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 - Plan approach for the development of business case and commence consultation with First Nations Peoples, Traditional Owner Groups and community
    • Q1 2025 - Delivery of final business case
    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with Brisbane City Council and the Australian Government.

    Investment $3 million

  • Location Region-wide
    Description Considering approaches to protect critical habitat and species and create greater certainty for industry
    Mileston

    Australian Government investment

    • Q3 2023 – Completion of project plan for capital investments
    • Q2 2024 – Completion of capital investments

    Queensland Government investment

    • 2024 – Completion of strategic planning

    Future milestones are subject to negotiation and will be identified and outlined through reporting processes

    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in collaboration with the Australian Government.

    Investment $10 million

Last updated: 25 Jan 2024