One Mile playground and Gympie council get $7.18m in Qld Govt funding

Gympie Regional Council will receive $ 7.18 million of a $45.79 million spend that will support an estimated 119 jobs in this region.

Gympie and other Wide Bay communities are set to receive $45.79 million towards infrastructure projects that will create 850 local jobs.

Gympie and other Wide Bay communities are set to receive $45.79 million towards infrastructure projects that will create 850 local jobs.

Across the Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, South Burnett, North Burnett and Banana local government areas, $45.79 million has been allocated to 55 projects, supporting 850 jobs,

New pump tracks in Hervey Bay and Maryborough, additional car parking at Anzac Park in Maryborough, upgrading the Mundubbera Waste Facility, CBD renewals in Wondai and Kumbia and new play equipment at the One Mile Playground in Gympie are just some of the projects set to boost local employment under the latest round of the $1 billion Works for Queensland program.

Gympie Regional Council is receiving $ 7.18 million that will support an estimated 119 jobs.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor Glen Hartwig said Works for Queensland funding had assisted the Gympie region with many projects

“As our region continues to grow, it’s crucial our infrastructure and public works are delivered on time and to a budget. These funds from the State play a vital role in this,” Mayor Hartwig said.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Queensland Government.”

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The Works for Queensland program supports regional councils to undertake job-creating maintenance and minor infrastructure projects such as parks and playgrounds, community and sports facilities, swimming pools and water play areas, renewable energy initiatives, footpaths, roads and water infrastructure.

The eligible councils have been allocated $800 million through the first four rounds of the program, with a further $200 million committed for 2024-27.