Major Housing Investment Announced

$46 Million Set To Deliver Nearly 3000 Blocks Across The Region

More than 2,900 new homes will be unlocked in Mackay and the Whitsundays with construction of several critical infrastructure projects set to be fast-tracked under the Crisafulli Government’s landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund.

On Wednesday 24 September the Crisafulli Government announced in Cannonvale that funding of $41.66 million under the Residential Activation Fund (RAF) will support the construction of several critical infrastructure projects in Mackay and the Whitsundays which will unlock 2,977 new homes.

The $41.66 million will support eight projects in the Greater Whitsunday region with two of those being in Cannonvale and Proserpine.

Residential Activation Fund To Unlock 2,970 New Homes

The eight projects were announced by Premier David Crisafulli MP in Cannonvale on Wednesday 24 September, and include

1. Whitsunday Regional Council ($9.7 million) - construction of a new sewer rising main, sewer gravity main, water main, and sewage pump station to unlock more land in Cannonvale.
2. Whitsunday Regional Council ($5.65 million) - construction of 4.8km of water mains to unlock more greenfield land in Proserpine.
3. Nabilla Meadows Estate ($8.01 million) - a master-planned residential community in Marian
4. Mackay Regional Council ($7.58 million) - Norwood Parade/Reed Street Connection
5. Mackay Regional Council ($6.55 million) - upgrade of Wallmans Rd
6. Mackay Regional Council ($387,800) - detailed design for an upgrade of three sewage pump stations in West Mirani
7. Mackay Regional Council ($312,000) - detailed design for an upgrade of a water main to service extra growth in Sarina.
8. Riverbend Estate Mirani ($3.4 million) - key infrastructure including major external roadworks and intersections

Premier Crisafulli MP was in Cannonvale to make the announcement and said his priority is to fix the housing crisis.

“Today I've got a really exciting announcement and that is around about 41 and a half million dollars to open up nearly 3000 blocks across eight projects in the Greater Whitsunday region,” he said.

“I've got a vision make sure that people have an ability to one day buy their own home and afford to live in the home in the area where they choose, and that's important for us.

“And what the residential activation fund is, it's about kick starting opportunities for people to get a home close to where they live.”

Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP said she was thrilled to announce these projects for the Regional Activation Fund.

“We are going to bring forward and help support Council in funding infrastructure that's going to bring forward a brand new greenfield development here,” she said.

“What it means for our community, which is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, is delivering housing product to market. So whether you want to live here as part of the tourism industry and own your own business, this is the place to be.”

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said that this announcement will be a complete game changer.

“What this project will enable is sewer main through this region to open up what will be 2000 homes over the next decade, with 400 to be delivered over the next three years,” said Mayor Collins.

“The second project is a water and sewage upgrade to the Proserpine area, much like Cannonvale here Proserpine is really bursting at the seams with growth, and the $5 million for that project will enable 178 homes to go ahead over the next couple of years.”

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Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson, Member for Mirani Glen Kelly MP, Premier David Crisafulli MP, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP, and Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins, in Cannonvale making the Residential Activation Fund announcement on Wednesday. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

Premier Crisafulli MP said $41.66 million of Residential Activation Fund will support projects in Mackay and the Whitsundays. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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