Gold Coast

Three new hospitals at Bundaberg, Coomera and Toowoomba, plus expansions at more than a dozen existing hospitals, will add around 2,200 overnight beds to keep pace with a growing and ageing population. Within hospitals, $1 billion is allocated to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.

Capital, total Capacity Expansion Program now $11 billion over 6 years (glance cites $11.215 billion). BP4 lists a $1 billion 2027-28 capital measure component; the full program profile is held in the Capital Statement (BP3).

Youth Co-Responder Teams pairing youth workers with police are expanded to more regions to engage and divert high-risk young people, including those on bail or electronic monitoring.

General Government operating, $11.2M over 2 years (Youth Justice component). Part of total $13.6M across agencies and the $1.28B Community Safety Plan.

The $3.026 billion Coomera Connector, South East Queensland's largest road project, will ease congestion on the M1 by providing an alternative route on the Gold Coast, with $650 million invested in 2024-25.

Capital, $3.026B total project referenced in Budget at a Glance. The yearProfile shows the BP4 capital-measures additional funding profile; $650M is invested in 2024-25 per BP1.

Upgrading the M1 between Varsity Lakes and Tugun eases congestion on the Gold Coast's busiest motorway, improving travel times for commuters and freight.

Capital, additional funding shown in BP4 Capital measures across forward estimates