This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
AS one of the key projects under the $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal, the $285.81 million SEQ Liveability Fund will see new projects delivered for communities across Queensland’s south-east corner.
SEQ Liveability Fund will be delivered as part of the SEQ City Deal, a partnership between the Australian Government, the Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ).
“It’s the first major investment to be rolled out since the SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan was launched in July, and we’re keen to continue to work closely with the State and Federal governments to empower the SEQ City Deal and Councils to support the needs of our rapidly growing region over the next 20 years,” said Adrian Schrinner, Brisbane lord mayor and chair at Councils to Mayors (SEQ).
“It’s an important investment by all levels of government towards the things and places communities love about where they live.”
The funding will be open to eligible local governments for projects to build healthier, liveable and more inclusive, connected communities.
“With one in seven Australians living in SEQ, we will deliver liveability improvements to our cities and suburbs, ensuring a high quality of life – and the SEQ Liveability Fund will keep this commitment on track,” said Catherine King, minister for federal infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government.
Such projects will include parks, community infrastructure that will complement new housing or urban renewal and projects that promote health and wellbeing.
“This is our commitment to providing long-term improvements to the social, environmental and economic viability and sustainability of SEQ communities,” said Steven Miles, deputy premier of Queensland.
“It’s another great example of what can be achieved for Queensland when our three levels of government work together.”
