Queensland sets aside $100M for infrastructure spend for Fraser Coast
Queensland has allocated $100M in state funding to unlock 14,000+ new homes on the Fraser Coast. It is the largest infrastructure investment partnership in the local council's history.
Almost AU$100 million in state funding allocated to unlock more than 14,000 new homes on the Fraser Coast.
What does Queensland's $100M Fraser Coast infrastructure spend mean for local tradies?
Builders, plumbers, and electricians on the Fraser Coast can expect a significant pipeline of residential work as 14,000 new homes are unlocked.
Key takeaways
- Queensland government has committed nearly $100M to Fraser Coast infrastructure development.
- The funding is expected to unlock more than 14,000 new homes in the region.
- This is the largest infrastructure investment partnership in Fraser Coast Council's history.
- Local tradies including builders, plumbers and electricians should see a strong work pipeline.
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