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Regional funding archive

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

$53,243,254

13 records

Lockyer Valley

$9,800,000

6 records

Scenic Rim

$11,410,000

9 records

Somerset

$0

6 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.

34 funding records

Regional funding and media release sources
DateProjectSuburbPostcodeCouncilAnnouncedSource
7 September 2026Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants ProgramBromelton4285Scenic Rim$1,310,000Media release
4 September 2026More shade, safer play in sun safe school playgroundsIpswich4305IpswichNew shade structuresMedia release
4 September 2026More shade, safer play in sun safe school playgroundsVeresdale Scrub4285Scenic RimNew shade structuresMedia release
3 September 2026Springfield-Redbank Special SchoolSpringfield4300Ipswich50 per cent milestoneMedia release
24 August 2026Ipswich Youth FoyerIpswich4305IpswichNew youth foyerMedia release
21 August 20262,000 new police on the beat making Queensland saferIpswich4305Ipswich10 PoliceMedia release
6 August 2026Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade ProgramFernvale4306SomersetSeveralAcross 2 locations in SomersetMedia release
6 August 2026Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade ProgramToogoolawah4313SomersetSeveralAcross 2 locations in SomersetMedia release
5 August 2026Ripley Valley State Secondary CollegeRipley4306Ipswich$35,900,000Media release
5 August 2026Brisbane Valley Highway Safety ProgramFernvale4306SomersetIntersection improvementsMedia release
30 July 2026Reconstruction works delivered at Cunninghams GapNot stated—Scenic RimReconstruction worksMedia release
28 July 2026Planning underway for safer journeys on the Mount Lindesay HighwayNot stated—Scenic RimProposed improvementsMedia release
28 July 202650 new biosecurity officers join the ranks to strengthen State's defensesGatton4343Lockyer ValleyNew biosecurity officersMedia release
22 July 2026SES capability strengthened across QueenslandGoodna4300Ipswich$27,328Media release
22 July 2026SES capability strengthened across QueenslandRosewood4340Ipswich$7,963Media release
22 July 2026SES capability strengthened across QueenslandMarburg4346Ipswich$7,963Media release
16 July 2026Empowering Queensland Women grants programIpswich4305IpswichWomen’s Legal Service QueenslandMedia release
16 July 2026Secure Communities Partnership ProgramBoonah4310Scenic RimCCTV surveillanceMedia release
16 July 2026Upper Warrill Creek flood resilience project commencesNot stated—Scenic Rim$6,700,000Media release
16 July 2026Road Safety Project - Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road / Cedar Creek IntersectionBeaudesert4285Scenic RimInstallation of guardrail, chevron alignment markers and signageMedia release
15 July 2026New playgrounds and dog parks delivered for Lockyer Valley and Somerset regionsGatton4343Lockyer ValleyLittleton ParkMedia release
15 July 2026New playgrounds and dog parks delivered for Lockyer Valley and Somerset regionsLaidley4341Lockyer ValleyLions ParkMedia release
15 July 2026New playgrounds and dog parks delivered for Lockyer Valley and Somerset regionsFernvale4306SomersetHoneywood Park and Stumer ParkMedia release
14 July 2026Transit Care Centre at Ipswich HospitalIpswich4305Ipswich$17,300,000Media release
14 July 2026Woodchester Estate Road UpgradesGatton4343Lockyer Valley$9,800,000Media release
13 July 2026Water for Warrill Irrigation Project Business CaseFassifern4309Scenic Rim$3,400,000Media release
10 July 2026Lockyer Valley and Somerset farmingNot stated—Lockyer Valley22,000 megalitres of irrigated waterMedia release
10 July 2026Lockyer Valley and Somerset farmingNot stated—Somerset22,000 megalitres of irrigated waterMedia release
3 July 202666 more police join the frontline to make Queensland saferIpswich4305Ipswich1 Police officerMedia release
2 July 2026Investment in coal asset locks-in jobs for regional QueenslandersIronbark4306IpswichNot statedMedia 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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