The Queensland Government will invest $22 million into a program that will help councils get infrastructure projects to a “shovel-ready” stage.
On Monday, State Development Minister Cameron Dick said councils should apply to the second round of the Maturing Infrastructure Pipeline Program to secure funding to support their infrastructure planning.
“This next release of the program supports local governments by funding strategic planning, the preparation of business cases and the detailed design of their local infrastructure projects,” Mr Dick said.
“Assisting our local governments to move their infrastructure projects forward and closer to being shovel-ready is vital for stimulating the local economy and creating jobs.
“We’re enabling councils to build capability and develop projects through to the next stages of the infrastructure pipeline.”
Mr Dick said the first round of the program received positive feedback and helped councils to move their projects forward.
Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Greg Hallam said investment in infrastructure was essential for strong regional economies.
“This program also helps ensure councils move forward with the right infrastructure projects at the right time,” he said.
“We encourage councils to apply for funding to get their projects up and running.”
Applications open on Monday, March 12 at noon and close on Monday, April 9 at noon.
More information is available online.
