Darling Downs

Teams of youth workers and police engage with high-risk young people to divert them from offending and break the cycle of youth crime, part of the government's $446.4 million community safety package.

General Government operating, $96.2M over 4 years and $17.9M per annum ongoing across Youth Justice ($78.1M) and Police ($17.8M). The $29.9M in 2023-24 combines the Youth Justice ($24.459M) and Police ($5.447M) line items.

Up to $30 million helps seniors install security upgrades so they can feel safer in their own homes.

General Government operating, up to $30M over 2 years (including $15M held centrally if needed)

200 Indigenous land and sea rangers care for Queensland's environment using traditional knowledge, supporting First Nations jobs and conservation.

General Government operating, $49.9M over 4 years and $16.4M per annum ongoing (indexed)

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.

Funding cleans up dangerous abandoned mine sites, including former underground coal gasification projects, protecting communities and the environment.

General Government, combining operating ($19.4M over 2 years) and capital ($500,000) Abandoned Mine Sites lines. The $13.9M in 2023-24 combines operating ($13.425M) and capital ($500,000).