Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Queensland Budget 2023-24 · Palaszczuk Government
As at budget day (2023-06-13)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Investment to construct the Fitzroy to Gladstone water pipeline, one of many projects funded through the new progressive coal royalty tiers, securing water for the growing Gladstone region.
The Fitzroy to Gladstone water pipeline, funded from coal royalties, secures water supply for the growing Gladstone region and its industries.
BP1 references over $548 million for the pipeline in 2023-24. The $300,000 BP4 line is operating administration funding only ($1.5M over 4 years); the pipeline itself is delivered through a government-owned corporation with the capital profile in BP3.
Investment in the Toowoomba to Warwick water pipeline, including water treatment and supply works to the communities of Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby and Clifton, and smart reticulation monitoring on the Southern Downs.
The Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline and related works improve water security and supply for Darling Downs communities.
General Government operating. More than $300M total funding for the project. The $7M in 2023-24 combines the Toowoomba Water Treatment to Four Communities ($5.25M) and Southern Downs Smart Reticulation ($1.7M) lines; over $13 million is referenced in BP1 for 2023-24.
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 1 measure with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2023-24 | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy to Gladstone Water Pipeline | $0.3M | $300.0K |
| Total | $300K | $0.3M |
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 | |
| Percentage of customers satisfied or very satisfied with Manufacturing Capability and Industry Development programs | — | New | 80% |
| Estimated number of jobs enabled through grants programs | — | New | 779 |
| Administrative costs per $1,000 of total grant funding distributed | — | New | <$11.50 |
| Percentage of State's water monitoring network maintained to provide accurate and reliable data | 90% | 91% | 90% |
| Percentage of the State's drinking water service providers compliant with drinking water regulatory requirements | 90% | 98% | 90% |
| Average cost per participant to implement and deliver workshops and support visits to Water Supply Providers | <$400 | $300 | <$400 |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (PDF)Last updated: 2026-06-21. Factual information from published budget documents.