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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
DateProjectSuburbCouncilAnnouncedSource
7 September 2026Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants ProgramBromeltonScenic Rim$1,310,000Media release
4 September 2026More shade, safer play in sun safe school playgroundsIpswichIpswichNew shade structuresMedia release
4 September 2026More shade, safer play in sun safe school playgroundsVeresdale ScrubScenic RimNew shade structuresMedia release
3 September 2026Springfield-Redbank Special SchoolSpringfieldIpswich50 per cent milestoneMedia release
24 August 2026Ipswich Youth FoyerIpswichIpswichNew youth foyerMedia release
21 August 20262,000 new police on the beat making Queensland saferIpswichIpswich10 PoliceMedia release
6 August 2026Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade ProgramFernvaleSomersetSeveralAcross 2 locations in SomersetMedia release
6 August 2026Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade ProgramToogoolawahSomersetSeveralAcross 2 locations in SomersetMedia release
5 August 2026Ripley Valley State Secondary CollegeRipleyIpswich$35,900,000Media release
5 August 2026Brisbane Valley Highway Safety ProgramFernvaleSomersetIntersection improvementsMedia release
30 July 2026Reconstruction works delivered at Cunninghams GapNot statedScenic RimReconstruction worksMedia release
28 July 2026Planning underway for safer journeys on the Mount Lindesay HighwayNot statedScenic RimProposed improvementsMedia release
28 July 202650 new biosecurity officers join the ranks to strengthen State's defensesGattonLockyer ValleyNew biosecurity officersMedia release
22 July 2026SES capability strengthened across QueenslandGoodnaIpswich$27,328Media release
22 July 2026SES capability strengthened across QueenslandRosewoodIpswich$7,963Media release
22 July 2026SES capability strengthened across QueenslandMarburgIpswich$7,963Media release
16 July 2026Empowering Queensland Women grants programIpswichIpswichWomen’s Legal Service QueenslandMedia release
16 July 2026Secure Communities Partnership ProgramBoonahScenic RimCCTV surveillanceMedia release
16 July 2026Upper Warrill Creek flood resilience project commencesNot statedScenic Rim$6,700,000Media release
16 July 2026Road Safety Project - Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road / Cedar Creek IntersectionBeaudesertScenic RimInstallation of guardrail, chevron alignment markers and signageMedia release
15 July 2026New playgrounds and dog parks delivered for Lockyer Valley and Somerset regionsGattonLockyer ValleyLittleton ParkMedia release
15 July 2026New playgrounds and dog parks delivered for Lockyer Valley and Somerset regionsLaidleyLockyer ValleyLions ParkMedia release
15 July 2026New playgrounds and dog parks delivered for Lockyer Valley and Somerset regionsFernvaleSomersetHoneywood Park and Stumer ParkMedia release
14 July 2026Transit Care Centre at Ipswich HospitalIpswichIpswich$17,300,000Media release
14 July 2026Woodchester Estate Road UpgradesGattonLockyer Valley$9,800,000Media release
13 July 2026Water for Warrill Irrigation Project Business CaseFassifernScenic Rim$3,400,000Media release
10 July 2026Lockyer Valley and Somerset farmingNot statedLockyer Valley22,000 megalitres of irrigated waterMedia release
10 July 2026Lockyer Valley and Somerset farmingNot statedSomerset22,000 megalitres of irrigated waterMedia release
3 July 202666 more police join the frontline to make Queensland saferIpswichIpswich1 Police officerMedia release
2 July 2026Investment in coal asset locks-in jobs for regional QueenslandersIronbarkIpswichNot 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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