News
11 June, 2025
$800M power play
DELIVERY of major infrastructure and strategic city-building projects across the City of Moreton Bay has been bolstered by almost $800 million in secured funding.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the City’s first Advocacy Plan, adopted in 2021, had achieved significant results, largely through grants from State and Federal Governments.
“Since we launched our Advocacy Plan, nearly $800 million in additional funding has been secured, and Council has helped drive legislative changes delivering real benefits for our communities and the wider State,” Cr Flannery said.
“This strategic approach focused on priority projects such as the Youngs Crossing Road upgrade, a TAFE Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing, the Caboolture River Road upgrade, and our Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital.”
Cr Flannery, who is also Deputy Chair of the Council of Mayors SEQ, said he had been pleased to help negotiate the SEQ City Deal, securing over $45 million from the SEQ Liveability Fund and $71 million from the Growth Area Compact for Caboolture River Road.
Council also capitalised on emerging opportunities outside the Advocacy Plan, including funding for a Homeless Health Outreach Team, a Parliamentary inquiry into copper and metal theft, and Growth Acceleration Fund support for Unitywater infrastructure at Waraba.
“We were the first council in Australia to bring together all levels of government for a Moreton Bay Leaders’ Forum—our next forum is scheduled for October 2025,” he said.
Cr Flannery stressed the importance of intergovernmental cooperation, noting that councils receive only 3 per cent of total tax revenue.
“That share simply cannot cover the cost of delivering and maintaining infrastructure and services,” he said.
“Our rapid population growth means we must work even harder to reduce the burden on residents funding these essential assets.”
Cr Brooke Savige (Div 1) said leveraging the State Government’s commitment to deliver a new Bribie Island Bridge was a major win for the community.
Cr Mark Booth (Div 2) welcomed funding to upgrade Mazlin Park in Beachmere, and for lighting and CCTV at Burpengary Sports Complex.
Cr Adam Hain (Div 3) said the $71 million commitment for Caboolture River Road was a major milestone for the growing population.
Cr Tony Latter (Div 12) said the Lindsay Road Sports Complex upgrade would deliver significant benefits for local residents and sporting groups.
