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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

    Detailed applications

    Council

    Project and location

    Description

    Approved funding

    Minimum council financial contribution required

    Brisbane City Council

    Victoria Park / Barrambin – Catalyst Works, Herston

    The Victoria Park Catalyst Works are prioritised elements of the Master Plan that will improve the access and quality of park infrastructure.

    This includes:

    • a large scale nature-based and accessible Adventure   Playground, known as the Adventurescape, with dedicated amenities block
    • a two-kilometre accessible Parkway Loop connecting   visitors to key features within the park.
    • upgraded vehicle access into the park off Herston   Road, Herston, including a signalised intersection and new active travel   entry bridge.
    • expanded car park facilities at the park’s main entry.
    • a new park administration and operations compound
    • an extension to the existing land bridge
    • all associated works including wayfinding signage,   earthworks, landscaping and utilities.

    $80,560,000

    $40,280,000

    City of Moreton Bay

    Boongaree to Woorim Active & Accessible Community Infrastructure Project, Boongaree, Woorim

    The project aims to improve connections for pedestrians, cyclists and other users with new amenities, upgraded crossings and segregated cycleways, alongside jetty improvements which include pontoon replacements for boating and fishing activities. The project also offers upgrades to Disability Discrimination Act compliant facilities at Memorial Garden and changing facility at Woorim Surf Beach.

    $4,122,384

    $15,180,000

    City of Moreton Bay

    Centenary Lakes Regional Playground, Caboolture

    The new playground will offer an inclusive, all-ages and abilities recreational space, offering nature and adventure play and featuring play structures, toilets and change block, sensory trails and amenities such as picnic areas, BBQs and ample shading.

    $5,137,102

    City of Moreton Bay

    Centenary Lakes Activation, Caboolture

    The project aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist access to Centenary Lakes by upgrading pedestrian and cycling paths, adding street safety features like raised crossings and constructing a river boardwalk with improved street-lighting.

    $5,862,317

    City of Moreton Bay

    The Mill Lakes Precinct Activation, Petrie

    The project aims to enhance environmental and community spaces by building a series of high-quality waterside spaces, walking trails and destinations along the edge of the lake.

    $3,106,291

    City of Moreton Bay

    Suttons Beach Pavilion Public Space Project, Redcliffe

    The project aims to deliver a mixed-use community building integrating public spaces and amenities as well as retail or hospitality areas based on community feedback. The project will also improve access to the foreshore and provide quality public space.

    $12,131,906

    Ipswich City Council

    Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve Sports Facilities Development, Redbank Plains

    The project will develop two additional full size rectangular playing fields with lighting and irrigation, which will improve the region's recreational capacity. Enhancements also include adding back netting, additional parking for ease of access, new footpaths connecting amenities and fields and the provision for future development of inclusive clubhouse and change room facilities.

    $8,963,872

    $3,640,000

    Ipswich City Council

    Tivoli Sports Complex Sports Facilities Development, Tivoli

    Expansion of Tivoli Sports Complex to introduce a new full-size rectangular field and training field with back netting, toilet amenities, an internal road and car park, footpath connections and associated civil works will enhance and encourage community participation in sports.

    $5,576,128

    Lockyer Valley Regional Council

    Forest Hill Silos Precinct & Mural Art Project, Forest Hill

    The project includes silo art installation and establishment of a viewing area with seating and shaded facilities along with improved access for visitors. This will have a positive impact on the social and cultural wellbeing of local residents and visitors and will strengthen the sense of belonging to the community.

    $1,850,000

    Not required

    Lockyer Valley Regional Council

    Lake Apex Entrance and Accessibility Upgrades, Gatton

    Lake Apex Parkland upgrades are designed to enhance accessibility and engagement for residents and visitors by widening the entrance, increasing parking space, improving pedestrian safety with priority crossings and formalised concrete paths to link park areas. The project is also proposing to add features like accessible shade shelters, seating, bubblers and shade trees.

    $830,000

    Logan City Council

    Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, Beenleigh

    The project proposes to revamp the facility with a new heated pool, expanded children's play area and toddler pool, modern amenities including new change rooms, multipurpose rooms, cafes/kiosk and pathways, a stage overlooking the Centenary Park and energy saving features.

    $9,700,000

    $10,820,000

    Logan City Council

    Waterford West District Park, Waterford West

    The new public park in Waterford aims to enhance community life by construction of wetlands, playground and waterplay facilities and provide accessible, quality open space for active and passive recreation.

    $11,940,000

    Noosa Shire Council

    Cooroy Sports Complex Multisport Facility, Cooroy

    The project will enhance the existing Cooroy Sports Complex by adding an extension to the existing facility, an indoor training space and larger gymnastics area to support broader community participation.

    $2,700,000

    Not required

    Noosa Shire Council

    Noosa Coastal Pathway- Stage 1, Peregian Beach

    The project comprises of 800m of wayfinding signage and 800m of cycle street to enhance accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists. The project will provide a seamless extension of the Sunshine Coastal Pathway.

    $880,000

    Redland City Council

    Sports Field Lighting Upgrades, Ormiston, Wellington Point and Capalaba

    The project includes lighting upgrades at three key sports venues enhancing user experience and improving participation. Upgrades at Redlands Baseball Park, Redlands Softball Park and Redlands Cricket Club also include aero-screen luminaires, vandal and vermin resistant fixtures, minimal maintenance design and IP66 rated enclosures.

    $4,429,067

    $2,540,000

    Redland City Council

    William Taylor Memorial Sports Precinct Upgrades, Thorneside

    The project will form part of the proposed William Taylor Memorial Sports Field Master Plan and includes construction of a skatepark, BMX Track, a pétanque arena, a playground, public amenities and a car park.

    $5,710,933

    Scenic Rim Regional Council

    Accessible Unisex Change Facilities at Coronation Park and Selwyn Park, Beaudesert and Boonah

    New inclusive change facilities will be delivered at multi-sport venues located at Coronation Park in Boonah and Selwyn Park in Beaudesert. The new inclusive change facilities will include showers, toilets and benches.

    $2,760,000

    Not required

    Somerset Regional Council

    Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation Stage 1, Kilcoy

    The project involves streetscape improvements to the Eastern Gateway to Kilcoy and includes construction of a carpark, associated landscaping, a new gazebo and picnic seating. The project aims to create a gateway arrival experience for the town which will attract locals and visitors alike.

    $830,000

    Not required

    Somerset Regional Council

    Lowood Futures Strategy Stage 1, Lowood

    The project will create improved access to public open spaces through the relocation of the town’s central carpark in preparation of a Green Botanic Core which will enhance the town centre and provide improved access to Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. In line with the Lowood Futures Strategy, the project will provide a central space for the community to meet and promote community pride in the centre.

    $830,000

    Sunshine Coast Council

    Sunshine Coast Active Transport Links, Caboolture and Mooloolaba

    The project focuses on safe, active and sustainable transport networks including low-stress walking and riding links for all ages and abilities. The project will be delivered at three sites; one at the Currimundi Active Transport Corridor and two at the Mooloolaba Active Transport Corridor. The project aligns with the Principal Cycle Network Plan for Sunshine Coast.

    $3,800,000

    $3,983,333*

    Sunshine Coast Council

    Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway, Alexanda Headland and Kings Beach

    The Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway project involves developing two key sections totalling 860m of multi-use boardwalks and paths. Section 1 features a wide accessible boardwalk and concrete pathway at Alex Bluff Foreshore Park with amenities like seating and lighting, while Section 2 offers a coastal pathway at Kings Beach with an accessible BBQ area and landscaped spaces. Both sections will integrate with existing pathways, providing scenic views and promoting active transport.

    $4,166,666

    Toowoomba Regional Council

    Kearney Springs Recreational Park Club House Upgrade, Kearney Springs

    The project includes constructing new amenities, building circulation paths, exercise equipment and tree plantings which will be Disability Discrimination Act compliant and incorporate sustainable features like solar power and water-saving features.

    $2,560,601

    $640,150.26*

    Total

      

    $178,447,267

    $77,083,483.26

    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: 29 Aug 2024