Local infrastructure upgrades for Far North Queensland

Four Far North Queensland communities are set to benefit from $8 million in state funding for major sewerage, housing and building upgrades.  

The funding, available through the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP), will support an upgrade to a sewer main in Mareeba, improve council-owned houses in Kowanyama and rejuvenate several council buildings in Croydon.  

Cook Shire Council will also benefit from a new Resilience and Learning Hub, enhancing Cooktown’s capacity to respond to and recover from disasters.  

Queensland Minister for Local Government, Ann Leahy, said that the four projects were examples of how the State Government was delivering for remote and regional Queensland communities.  

“The Queensland Government is committed to tangible outcomes for these communities and these projects are crucial to ensuring they thrive,” Leahy said.  

“This funding will help the Cook, Mareeba, Kowanyama and Croydon local councils deliver priority projects that improve the infrastructure and services to create safe, liveable and prosperous communities.  

“Projects like this will not only help improve the liveability of local communities, but also support tens of thousands of jobs in rural and regional council areas.”  

Queensland Member for Cook, David Kempton, said, “These projects are crucial for our communities and are a part of the Fresh Start Queenslanders deserve.”  

All 77 of Queensland’s councils are eligible for funding, with up to $115 million made available through the 2024-28 round.