State Infrastructure Plan

Proposals raised through consultation
Part B lists the projects and programs that are
currently outlined in forward funding estimates, as
well as future opportunities to address the challenges
identified in Part A. In a fiscally-constrained
environment, there will always be greater demand on
government expenditure than can be met.
Queenslanders have long been strong advocates
for investment in their regions, particularly for
infrastructure that generates economic development or
supports population growth. This advocacy has helped
to secure public and private investment in Queensland.
In late 2015, the Queensland Government undertook
consultation on the draft SIP. The projects and
initiatives listed below were raised by stakeholders
through this consultation. They are at varying levels
of maturity from early concepts to more advanced
proposals seeking investment. The list is based on
input received during consultation on the draft SIP,
and does not reflect Queensland Government
priorities. Projects have not been assessed or
endorsed by government.
The state is supportive of investigating opportunities
that can improve liveability and productivity in
Queensland’s regions. Creative thinking and
partnerships will be required to identify how best
to assess these priorities as expressed by regional
stakeholders and fund solutions where the project
proves to be feasible and economically sound. For
the private sector, these provide opportunities to
be considered by those interested in investing in
Queensland and as potential market-led proposals.
The Queensland Government acknowledges that
various stakeholders including councils, communities
and industry believe these proposals are important to
their local area.
Remote
Queensland
Cairns
Townsville
Mackay
Greater
Brisbane
Fitzroy
Darling Downs/
Maranoa
Sunshine
Coast
Wide
Bay
Gold
Coast
Toowoomba
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