Ipswich

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).

South West Brisbane and Ipswich get extra police officers, Mobile Police Beats and vehicles to increase high-visibility policing in growing communities.

General Government operating, $35.5M over 5 years plus $9.3M per annum ongoing from 2028-29

The Wacol Youth Remand Centre operates as a youth detention centre to provide interim detention capacity, with education, health and welfare services for young people in detention, part of the Community Safety Plan.

General Government operating, total $149.2M over 3 years across Youth Justice, Education, Health, Police and the Ombudsman. Year-by-year split combined across agencies.

The $885 million Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre continues construction, adding prison capacity to manage Queensland's growing prisoner population.

Capital, $885M total program referenced in BP1. Year-by-year profile held in the Capital Statement (BP3).

More bus services in the fast-growing Ipswich and Logan areas give residents better public transport options to get to work, school and services.

General Government operating, $69.5M over 4 years plus $24.3M per annum ongoing