$5.1M Infrastructure Boost To Unlock Future Homes At Coquette Point

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has secured $5.1 million to support future residential development at Coquette Point. Photo supplied

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The Cassowary Coast is set to benefit from a $5.1 million State Government investment to help unlock future residential development at Coquette Point through the second round of the Residential Activation Fund.

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The funding will deliver essential trunk infrastructure, including a new water pump station, a 4.75-kilometre water main and associated works, paving the way for future housing in the region.

The project forms part of the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, which invests in the roads, water and sewerage infrastructure needed before new residential developments can proceed.

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The Coquette Point project is one of two Far North Queensland initiatives announced under Round 2 of the fund, with a total of $9.6 million allocated across the region. The program has now unlocked capacity for more than 100,000 homes across Queensland in less than 18 months.

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Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the fund was removing key barriers to increasing housing supply.

"The Residential Activation Fund is pulling every lever to increase housing supply because you can't build homes without the roads, water and sewerage infrastructure to support them," Mr Bleijie said.

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"The Residential Activation Fund has now unlocked more than 100,000 homes across Queensland, demonstrating exactly what's possible when government partners with councils, landowners and developers to remove barriers to housing."

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Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa said the investment would support the region's future growth.

"Communities across the Far North need more homes, and that starts with investing in the essential infrastructure that makes new housing possible," Mr Chiesa said.

"The Crisafulli Government is delivering the critical water infrastructure needed at Coquette Point to unlock future residential development and support the Cassowary Coast's continued growth."

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"We're investing in the infrastructure our communities need to create more housing opportunities for Queenslanders."

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood welcomed the funding, describing it as a significant step towards unlocking new residential land.

"By supporting the delivery of essential trunk infrastructure, this funding will help unlock land for future residential development and provide more housing opportunities for our growing community," Mayor Millwood said.

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"We thank the Queensland Government for recognising the importance of infrastructure-led housing growth in the Cassowary Coast."

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"This funding will enable Council to advance the trunk infrastructure needed to open up Coquette Point, support new development and give greater confidence to landowners, developers and future residents."

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Across the first two rounds of the Residential Activation Fund, the Queensland Government has committed almost $117 million to 23 projects across Far North Queensland, unlocking capacity for more than 3,280 new homes. The Coquette Point project is among the first rural and remote Queensland projects announced under Round 2.

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