Budget addresses underinvestment in City of Moreton Bay
Published 25 June 2025
Mayor Peter Flannery today welcomed State Budget commitments for City of Moreton Bay.
“As the third largest Council, and one of the fastest growing areas in Australia, we are pleased with the Crisafulli Government's first budget.
“This is a significant step in addressing the underinvestment City of Moreton Bay has experienced over a number of decades, but we will not shy away from asking for our fair share.
“Council’s successful Moreton Bay Matters campaign ahead of the 2024 State Election resulted in approximately $100 million in election commitments for the city.
“We are pleased to see that this Budget honours in detail most of those commitments and we will work with the State Government on other specific projects that are part of broader funding programs to ensure they are delivered for our community.
“The $60 million commitment for the new Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence is a huge coup. We also acknowledge significant funding to proceed with the Moreton Bay Indoors Sports Centre as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, providing a lasting legacy for our residents.
“To cater for our growing population, it is also pleasing to see a future focus on new and improved infrastructure including schools, hospitals, a new Energex substation at Petrie, the Redcliffe police facility upgrade and of course the new Bribie Island Bridge.
“We welcome funding for a dedicated Wildlife Hospital for City of Moreton Bay. This is something we have been advocating for since 2021, to provide critical care for native animals and alleviate a concerning gap in the SEQ wildlife hospital network.
“We appreciate the funding for local community groups and those supporting vulnerable residents including $2.1 million towards the Pine Rivers PCYC upgrade and additional funding for Moreton Bay Meals on Wheels that will provide enduring benefits for the whole community.
However, we are concerned about the SEQ Community Stimulus Program finishing in 2027. This saw a previous investment in projects like the Peninsula Support Hub, the Alma Road Bend Upgrade in Dakabin and Langdon Park Sports Field Lighting Renewal. We urge the State to review this decision that has serious financial implications for local councils.
“Our Council has led the way on providing remissions for infrastructure charges and development applications to help fast track social housing. We are pleased to see commitments towards more social and community housing in Moreton Bay and look forward to more detailed information about what this funding will deliver.
“Building a more resilient and safer city is one of Council’s priorities, so we welcome the State’s election commitment $3.75 million to a new SES depot in Deception Bay, $250,000 for CCTV in City of Moreton Bay, $1.4 million to replace the rural fire brigade station at Delaney’s Creek, and the expansion of POLAIR to include Moreton Bay. We are also pleased to see a solid commitment to a Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program.
“We are pleased to see an on-demand Bus Service trial for Bribie Island however would welcome a serious commitment to public transport across the rest of City of Moreton Bay.
“While Brisbane receives State funding for the Brisbane Metro and bus network, and the Gold Coast has the light rail, City of Moreton Bay needs a solid investment to alleviate car use and ensure better connectivity between our city hubs.
Council looks forward to working with the State Government to deliver the projects announced in the State Budget and will continue to lobby for the City’s fair share for infrastructure as we continue to grow.