North Queensland

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).

Firefighters receive enhanced safety equipment and the Ayr Fire and Rescue Station is remediated, improving safety for both firefighters and the communities they protect.

Capital, $9M in 2024-25 ($5M firefighter safety equipment + $4M Ayr station remediation)

Around $26 billion over four years transforms Queensland's energy system, including the Borumba and Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro schemes, wind farms, batteries and the CopperString line connecting the North West to the grid, working towards 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035.

Capital, around $26B over 4 years, largely delivered through government-owned energy corporations. Operating policy funding of $43.3M over 5 years sits separately in BP4. Year-by-year profile held in the Capital Statement (BP3).

$712 million in 2024-25 progresses the CopperString transmission line connecting Mount Isa and the North West to the national electricity grid, unlocking renewable energy and mining investment in outback Queensland.

Capital, $712M invested in 2024-25, delivered through a government-owned corporation. Multi-year total not separately disclosed in BP4; the project sits within the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.

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