SEQ Liveability Fund
| Location | Region-wide |
| Description | Supporting 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 |
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| 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 |
Forms and resources
- South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund applicant guidelines (
542.8 KB) - South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund frequently asked questions ( 181.5 KB)
- South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund project plan (
1.3 MB) - South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund project cost breakdown (
75.3 KB) - South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund project forecast cashflow ( 80.6 KB)
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
Last updated: 23 Feb 2024