Moreton Bay

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 bus routes and on-demand transport services connecting communities that currently lack reliable public transport options. This expands the public transport network into growing suburbs and underserved areas.

General Government operating, over 4 years from 2025-26 plus $11.6M per annum ongoing

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.

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.

Better-equipped wildlife hospitals to care for injured koalas, cassowaries and other native animals. This supports the network of wildlife care facilities that treat animals injured by vehicles, dogs, habitat loss and natural disasters.

General Government operating, total over 3 years from 2024-25

State-of-the-art TAFE facilities in Rockhampton ($61.1 million), Moreton Bay ($60 million), Caloundra ($78 million) and Southern Moreton Bay Islands. The $201.1 million program establishes four new TAFE Centres of Excellence in construction, health, maritime and other in-demand trades.

Capital and operating, total across 3 centres ($78M Caloundra + $60M Moreton Bay + $61.1M Rockhampton)

Unlocks new housing land at Waraba in Moreton Bay, helping meet housing demand in one of South East Queensland's fastest-growing corridors. The Catalyst Infrastructure Fund provides trunk infrastructure so development can proceed.

Capital, total over 3 years from 2025-26