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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
    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
  • 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: 04 Apr 2023