Wide Bay

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).

Police stations at Bundaberg and Hervey Bay are upgraded, with ongoing capital funding to replace and improve police facilities across the state.

Capital. BP1 references $48M to upgrade police stations in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay; BP4 Capital measures lists $34M Police Capital Project Funding over 3 years ($15M in 2024-25).

New police helicopter bases in Far North Queensland, the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay, plus more flight hours in South East Queensland, give police more 'eyes in the sky' to track vehicles, arrest offenders and find missing people.

General Government operating. Combines Integrated Strategy Addressing Youth Crime in North Queensland ($9.8M over 5 years, with up to $15M held centrally) and Additional POLAIR Flight Hours in SEQ ($8.7M over 10 years). Some interim aerial capability funding is not for publication due to ongoing procurement.