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An Australian Government Initiative — Regional Development AustraliaIPSWICH &
WEST MORETON
Investment in our region

Regional Investment

Funding for projects across Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset, with the media release behind each record.

Funding announced by council

All financial years

Ipswich

$235,763,254

54 records

Lockyer Valley

$13,870,000

15 records

Scenic Rim

$150,510,000

18 records

Somerset

$12,200,000

13 records

Totals are based on dollar amounts reported in the linked media statements. Infrastructure and other announcements without a stated dollar value are excluded from these totals. Announced funding does not necessarily represent funds received.

100 funding records

Regional investment and media release sources
DateProjectSuburbCouncilAnnouncedSource
1 July 2026Bulk water price freeze to QueenslandersNot statedIpswichNot statedMedia release
1 July 2026Bulk water price freeze to QueenslandersNot statedLockyer ValleyNot statedMedia release
1 July 2026Bulk water price freeze to QueenslandersNot statedScenic RimNot statedMedia release
1 July 2026Bulk water price freeze to QueenslandersNot statedSomersetNot statedMedia release
23 June 2026Ipswich Hospital ExpansionNot statedIpswich200 hospital bedsMedia release
23 June 2026Bigger Back to School BoostIpswichIpswichSafer schoolsMedia release
23 June 2026Delivering water security and affordabilityNot statedIpswichLockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security SchemeMedia release
23 June 2026Delivering water security and affordabilityNot statedScenic RimWarrill Irrigation projectMedia release
19 June 2026New Crime Prevention School to tackle youth crimeIpswichIpswichCrime Prevention SchoolMedia release
8 June 2026Purga School Road Bridge UpgradePurgaIpswich$5,000,000Media release
5 June 2026Queensland Government delivers largest Police Dog SquadIpswichIpswich5 handlers, 5 dogsMedia release
28 May 2026Queensland Government delivers 109 new police officersIpswichIpswichNew constablesMedia release
26 May 2026Ipswich HOPE Hub opens for DFV victim-survivorsNot statedIpswichPart of multi-million dollar investmentMedia release
20 May 2026Mater Hospital SpringfieldSpringfieldIpswich186-bed hospitalMedia release
5 May 2026New art for public spaces across SEQNot statedIpswich‘Holding Time’ and ‘Pollen Pods’Media release
5 May 2026New art for public spaces across SEQNot statedLockyer ValleyBetween Water and WildMedia release
5 May 2026New art for public spaces across SEQNot statedScenic RimDavidson Park Nature Play SpaceMedia release
5 May 2026New art for public spaces across SEQNot statedSomersetBrisbane Valley Rail Trail Arts PathwayMedia release
5 May 2026Queensland Government delivers major new policing hub in IpswichRipleyIpswich$38,000,000Media release
24 April 2026Neuro Wellness Hubs in regional QueenslandIpswichIpswichNeuro Wellness HubMedia release
10 April 2026Lockyer Valley Correctional CentreNot statedLockyer ValleyDeployed officersMedia release
9 April 202661 new frontline police officers to make Queensland saferIpswichIpswichMany new officersMedia release
26 March 2026Touring Queensland FundNot statedSomersetShare of 1.2 million dollarsMedia release
20 March 2026Inspiration ignites at 2026 World Science FestivalIpswichIpswichArtistic displaysMedia release
17 March 2026More homes for vulnerable people in IpswichNorth IpswichIpswich24-unit social housing complexMedia release
17 March 2026Australian-first textile recovery facility with SalvosIpswichIpswichSalvos Stores Recovery FacilityMedia release
9 March 2026Strengthen Gatton-Esk RoadNot statedLockyer ValleyPlanning improvementsMedia release
27 February 2026Ipswich City Council’s Detailed Business Case for a new crossing over the Bremer RiverIpswichIpswich$4,000,000Media release
26 February 2026Kickstarting early intervention to keep youth out of crimeIpswichIpswichKickstarter early intervention programMedia release
19 February 2026Unlocked investment in biofuel innovationKalbarScenic Rim$80,000,000Media release

Dates are media release dates. Financial years run from July to June. Amounts and items are announcements from the linked source, not confirmation of payment or delivery.

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