Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Queensland Budget 2024-25 · Miles Government
As at budget day (2024-06-11)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Funding to complete Stage 1 of the Cairns Water Security Program, bringing total state funding for the program to $195 million.
Funding helps complete Stage 1 of the Cairns Water Security Program, improving the reliability of water supply for the growing Cairns region.
General Government operating, $87.5M over 3 years held centrally subject to conditions. Total state funding for the program is $195M.
Funding to continue the Made in Queensland and Manufacturing Hubs grant programs to help small and medium manufacturers increase competitiveness, productivity and innovation.
Manufacturing grants help small and medium manufacturers across Queensland invest in equipment and innovation, supporting local jobs and regional industry.
General Government operating, $25M in 2024-25
Funding to support the Gladstone Area Water Board to complete construction of the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline and make it operational.
Funding completes the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline, securing water supply for the growing Gladstone region and its industries.
General Government operating, $365M provided in 2023-24. BP1 references $311M for the pipeline in 2024-25 (total project investment differs by basis).
Funding to support the Burdekin Shire Council for Stage 1 of a new water treatment plant in Ayr.
A new water treatment plant in Ayr improves the reliability and quality of drinking water for the Burdekin community.
General Government operating, $46.9M over 3 years with $13.4M held centrally for maintenance and operation
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 4 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Water Security Program | — | $40M | $40M | $7.5M | $87.5M |
| Make It in Queensland (Manufacturing Grants) | — | $25M | — | — | $25.0M |
| Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline | $365M | — | — | — | $365.0M |
| Ayr Water Treatment Plant Stage 1 | $10M | $20.1M | $16.8M | — | $46.9M |
| Total | $375.0M | $85.1M | $56.8M | $7.5M | $524.4M |
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 | 80% | 85% | 80% |
| Percentage of State's water monitoring network maintained to provide accurate and reliable data | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| Percentage of the State's drinking water service providers compliant with drinking water regulatory requirements | 90% | 97% | 90% |
| Number of jobs created per $1 million in manufacturing grants delivered | — | New | 12 |
| Administrative costs per $1,000 of total grant funding distributed | <$11.50 | $8.18 | <$11.50 |
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: 2026-06-20. Factual information from published budget documents.