Ipswich

Three new hospitals at Toowoomba, Coomera and Bundaberg, plus expansions at ten existing hospitals, delivering more than 2,600 new beds across Queensland. The $18.526 billion Hospital Rescue Plan responds to growing demand from Queensland's increasing and ageing population. It also includes 186 public beds at Mater Hospital Springfield with an emergency department and intensive care unit.

Capital, total program cost. Year profile not separately disclosed in BP4 (amounts held centrally).

Free or cheaper hospital car parking so patients and visitors are not financially penalised when accessing care. The Hospital Car Parking Program receives $1.338 billion over four years to provide safe and affordable parking for patients, carers, visitors and hospital staff at new and existing hospitals across the state.

Capital, total over 4 years from 2025-26

New schools in fast-growing areas so children do not have to travel long distances for school. The $814.8 million program over four years includes two new primary schools at Caloundra South and Ripley Valley, six new special schools and campuses at Berrinba, Coomera, Springfield/Redbank, Beenleigh, Moreton Bay South and Ipswich West, a new high school at Gracemere ($100 million) and a Health Sciences Academy in Rockhampton ($95 million).

Capital, total over 4 years held centrally

New prison capacity at Arthur Gorrie and Townsville correctional centres to ensure people sentenced to jail time can actually serve their sentences. The $2.387 billion investment over six years rapidly increases capacity to address overcrowding in the corrective services system.

Capital, total $2.387B over 6 years from 2024-25. The yearProfile covers 5 of 6 years (to 2028-29); approximately $24M in 2029-30 falls outside the forward estimates window shown in BP4.

Specialist schools for disengaged young people, providing education and support to keep them away from crime. The $50 million over four years funds Crime Prevention Schools that re-engage youth demonstrating high-risk behaviours.

General Government operating, total over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $10M per annum ongoing

Intensive programs in regional areas to intervene early with young people at risk of offending. The $50 million Regional Reset program over four years targets communities where youth crime is concentrated, providing structured activities and mentoring.

General Government operating, $12.5M per annum over 4 years from 2024-25

New and upgraded police stations at Burleigh Heads, Nambour, Logan Central, Mount Gravatt, Boondall, Ferny Grove, Redcliffe, Edmonton, Goodna and Palm Island. Land is also being acquired for future stations at Yarrabilba, Rainbow Beach and Caboolture West. The $277 million capital program replaces ageing facilities and serves growing communities.

Capital ($277M) plus operating ($10M) over 5 years from 2025-26 plus $3.3M per annum ongoing. The yearProfile covers 4 of 5 years (2025-26 to 2028-29, totalling $237M); the 5th year (2029-30, approximately $53.3M) falls outside the forward estimates window shown in BP4.

Police helicopters serving Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay for aerial law enforcement and emergency response. The $57.2 million over four years extends POLAIR capability in Cairns for nine years and the Sunshine Coast (with expansion to Moreton Bay) for three years.

General Government operating, $57.2M over 4 years within forward estimates ($101.3M over 9 years total)

Local sporting clubs across Queensland get upgraded facilities like lighting, changerooms and playing surfaces. The $250 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program funds upgrades across more than 130 clubs and schools, from the $42 million Stage 1 Rockhampton Sports Precinct to smaller grants for cricket clubs, surf lifesaving clubs and netball associations.

General Government operating, 2025-26 budget year within total program. The $250M total includes expense ($225.8M) and capital components spread across multiple departments. The yearProfile covers only the primary expense allocation ($176.3M across 5 years); the remaining $73.7M comprises capital and cross-departmental components not separately profiled in BP4.

Modern fire stations to improve emergency response times and replace ageing facilities. Land is being acquired for replacement stations in Ayr and Kingaroy, and new fire appliances are being purchased for Guanaba and Emu Park.

Capital, $5M net over 3 years from 2024-25 (includes a -$3.55M reallocation in 2024-25). Delivered under the Local Infrastructure Improvements Program.