Regional Delivery Plan highlights
Constructing the Whitsunday Skyway at Airlie Beach
Supporting construction of a tourist Skyway in Airlie Beach ($5 million over two years). Part of Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland's Tourism Future.
Frontline housing and homelessness services
Delivering housing and homelessness services to vulnerable Queenslanders in Mackay Whitsundays to assist them to secure longer-term housing and access other specialist support services, including temporary accommodation, outreach and connection to broader community services.
Mackay Base Hospital expansion
Expanding the Mackay Base Hospital with at least 128 new overnight beds as part of the Hospital Rescue Plan.
Harrup Park
Investing in Stage 2 of the Great Barrier Reef Arena upgrade at Harrup Park to deliver community sport, education and a training facility. Part of the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program.
Police facility upgrades
Upgrading the police facility at Mackay and progressing the replacement of the police facility in Proserpine to support frontline policing services and enhance community safety.
Rural fire brigade stations
Commencing delivery of new or replacement rural fire brigade stations at Abbot Point and Mount Ossa to support fire and emergency services to the community.
How is the Budget delivering in other Queensland regions?
The 2026-27 Queensland Budget is strengthening the foundations for a Fresh Start - making Queensland safer, restoring health services when Queenslanders need them most, easing national cost of living pressures, as well as delivering generational infrastructure for all of Queensland. Read the Regional Delivery Plans for other Queensland regions to find out more.
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