Department of Energy and Public Works
Queensland Budget 2022-23 · Palaszczuk Government
As at budget day (2022-06-21)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Up to $48 million over two years to advance large-scale pumped hydro energy storage, including $13 million to fast-track a final investment decision on the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project and $35 million for feasibility work on a second pumped hydro site, as part of Queensland's renewable energy future.
Investment in pumped hydro storage helps build the large-scale energy storage needed to support more renewable power for Queensland homes and businesses.
General Government. Up to $48 million over 2 years ($13 million committed in 2021-22 capital for Borumba, plus $35 million in 2022-23 for feasibility works on pumped hydro opportunities, held centrally).
$20 million over two years for Phase 3 of the Household Resilience Program, helping eligible coastal homeowners in cyclone-prone areas strengthen their homes against severe weather and reduce insurance costs.
Eligible homeowners in cyclone-prone coastal areas can get help to strengthen their homes, improving safety and potentially lowering insurance premiums.
General Government operating, $20 million over 2 years (Household Resilience Program Phase 3 line: $8 million in 2022-23, $12 million in 2023-24).
$222.2 million over two years (with a further $292.5 million over two years from 2024-25 held centrally) to build and upgrade housing for frontline staff such as police, health workers and teachers in remote locations.
Frontline workers in remote communities, including police, nurses and teachers, get better quality housing, helping attract and retain staff in the regions.
General Government capital. $222.2 million over 2 years from 2022-23 plus $292.5 million over 2 years from 2024-25 held centrally (total $514.7 million). $87.776 million is the 2022-23 capital line.
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 3 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumped Hydro Energy Storage | $13M | $35M | — | $48.0M |
| Household Resilience Program Phase 3 | — | $8M | $12M | $20.0M |
| Government Employee Housing Sustainability Funding | — | $87.8M | $134.4M | $222.2M |
| Total | $13.0M | $130.8M | $146.4M | $290.2M |
Performance metrics
Service standards from the Service Delivery Statement. Targets and actuals as published.
| Metric | Prior target | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| Renewable energy as per cent of total energy consumed in Queensland | 22% | 22% | 23% |
| Return on investment - commercial properties included in the office portfolio | ≥6.5% | 5.90% | ≥6% |
| Return on investment - government employee housing | ≥1.5% | 2.3% | ≥1.5% |
| Vacancy rate - office portfolio | ≤3.5% | 1.97% | ≤3.5% |
| Energy performance - percentage of occupied government office accommodation achieving a rating ≤5 star under NABERS | 80% | 78% | 80% |
| Operating cost per $1,000 of managed spend on general goods and services | <$2 | $1.14 | <$2 |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Department of Energy and Public Works (PDF)Last updated: 2026-06-21. Factual information from published budget documents.