Crisafulli Government paves the way for more homes in Fernvale South
Crisafulli Government unlocking a place to call home for more Queenslanders, with essential works to establish the Fernvale South Productivity Link.
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Delivering a safer Brisbane Valley Highway
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its $20 million election commitment to upgrade the Brisbane Valley Highway, improving safety and access for communities in the electorates of Lockyer and Nanango. This first step in a broader plan to restore safety and reliability to the region’s roads will begin later this
$4.5 million research upgrade to Gatton Smart Farm boosts sweetpotato sector
Crisafulli Government Budget delivers $1.8 million to construct a purpose-built glasshouse at Gatton. A further $2.7 million will be delivered in 2026-27 to complete the project. New facility to supercharge cutting-edge research in clean seed, virus detection and pest management. Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future, and
Flood recovery works at Mt Sylvia now complete
Disaster recovery works on Mount Sylvia Road in the Lockyer Valley are now complete, including extensive improvements to five floodways. Works to restore the road to its pre-disaster function commenced in July 2024, while detailed planning was undertaken for improved floodway designs. Mount Sylvia Road is now more resilient to
Gatton-Helidon Road upgrade completed ahead of schedule
The Gatton-Helidon Road safety upgrades project has been completed ahead of schedule, delivering a safer drive for Lockyer Valley motorists. The works have improved traffic flow due to the removal of hazards in the road corridor, and upgrades at key intersections. Thank you to the community for their patience during
Crisafulli Government opens Queensland’s newest prison
The Crisafulli Government opens the new Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre, which has started to receive its first prisoners. More than 800 frontline officers have been employed at the new centre. Delivers on the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restore safety, boost capacity and deliver the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre after a decade
Residential Activation Fund to unlock 2,560 new homes in Toowoomba, South West Queensland
Toowoomba, South West Queensland to benefit from the Crisafulli Government’s landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund. Residential Activation Fund to deliver $28.2 million towards four critical infrastructure projects. At least half of the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund dedicated to fast-tracking regional housing projects. Queenslanders have now seen 10 months
Crisafulli Government delivers new Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre
The Crisafulli Government delivers new high security Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre. Queensland Corrective Services officers deployed to the new 1,536 bed prison, for the first day of commissioning. Delivers on the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restore safety, boost capacity and deliver the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre after a decade of delay under
Crisafulli Government delivers local government grants for walking and cycling projects in Somerset
25 councils across Queensland will receive $19.1 million in funding to deliver a total of 56 projects through the 2025–26 rounds of the Walking Local Government Grants and Cycle Network Local Government Grants programs.
$1,725,000 to partner with Somerset Regional Council towards the construction of a shared path on the western side of Clive Street, Fernvale between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and Chatham Street in the Lockyer electorate.
A fresh start in 2025-26 Budget
Queensland Government delivers foundation for fresh start by backing hospital expansion, roads and schools. New Primary School for Ripley Valley and new Special Schools at Ipswich West and Springfield-Redbank. $4 million for a detailed business case for a Second River Crossing across the Bremer River in Central Ipswich. Budget funds the delivery