The Queensland Government has announced $7.15 million in funding to deliver two major infrastructure upgrades in the Fraser Coast region — a move that will directly unlock close to 440 new homes.
The investment, delivered through the state’s Residential Activation Fund, will support upgrades to Scrub Hill Road in Dundowran and Hockley Lane in Hervey Bay. These projects are designed to fast-track development-ready housing sites to market, addressing urgent demand across the region.
The funding will support:
- $5.7 million for the full reconstruction of Scrub Hill Road, enabling the development of 365 low-density residential lots across two major estates: Sage Estate and Augustus/Oasis Estate.
- $1.45 million for the upgrade of Hockley Lane, opening up two shovel-ready apartment projects comprising 73 two- and three-bedroom dwellings.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour welcomed the announcement, describing it as a significant step in ensuring the region can keep pace with rapid population growth.
“This is a fantastic outcome for the Fraser Coast and a strong example of what can be achieved when different levels of government work together to respond to real housing needs,” Mayor Seymour said.
“The reconstruction of Scrub Hill Road and Hockley Lane will unlock close to 440 new homes, from family lots to high-density apartments — helping to ease housing pressures while creating local jobs during construction.”
“This investment is not only about roads and pipes — it’s about building stronger, more connected communities for the future.”
Housing Pressure Meets Infrastructure Investment
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said the announcement was part of the Crisafulli Government’s broader plan to address Queensland’s housing challenges by targeting shovel-ready sites and streamlining enabling infrastructure.
“The Residential Activation Fund is about giving more Queenslanders a place to call home,” he said.
“This funding for Scrub Hill Road and Hockley Lane is a clear example of how we’re unlocking housing, creating jobs, and getting on with the task of delivering for regional Queensland.”
Bleijie confirmed the fund had received 178 submissions, including 114 from regional, rural and remote communities, and that further project announcements would follow in the coming weeks.
With growing population pressures and a clear need for housing supply across many parts of regional Queensland, the Fraser Coast upgrades signal how local and state collaboration can drive meaningful development outcomes — and fast-track homes where they’re needed most.
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