Fresh wastewater infrastructure in Burpengary is expected to open the door for around 1,000 new homes, as the Queensland Government continues to focus on expanding housing supply through its Residential Activation Fund.
Premier David Crisafulli said the project demonstrates how targeted investment in trunk infrastructure can speed up residential development and make land ready for construction. According to the government, the fund supports essential services such as roads, water, sewerage and electricity that allow housing projects to move from planning stages into active building sites.
The Burpengary works centre on wastewater infrastructure designed to support new residential development in the Moreton Bay region. With the upgrade now in place, land that was previously constrained can move forward for housing construction.
Crisafulli said the Residential Activation Fund had already helped unlock capacity for about 98,000 homes across Queensland. Early construction activity has begun on several of those sites, with homes now emerging from the ground.
The state government argues that limited trunk infrastructure often acts as a bottleneck for new developments. By funding these upgrades, officials say housing projects can move more quickly from approval to construction.
Housing supply has been a major political issue across Queensland as demand for homes continues to outpace availability in many areas. Rising prices and tight rental markets have placed pressure on both state and local governments to find practical ways to increase housing stock.
The Crisafulli government has positioned the Residential Activation Fund as one of its main tools to address the supply gap. The program focuses on infrastructure that sits outside individual developments but is necessary to support them, including sewer connections, transport access and other essential services.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie visited the Burpengary site this week alongside local representatives to highlight the progress of the project. The visit included local Members of Parliament Ariana Doolan and Kerri-Anne Dooley, who represent areas within the Moreton Bay region.
Bleijie said infrastructure investment plays a direct role in enabling housing construction and supporting growing communities. He noted that projects like the Burpengary upgrade allow large parcels of land to move forward for development.
Local MPs said the additional homes would help support population growth in the region while easing pressure on housing availability.
Moreton Bay has experienced steady expansion in recent years as families move to the area seeking access to Brisbane while remaining within reach of coastal communities. The region has become one of Queensland’s faster growing local government areas, placing extra demand on housing supply, transport networks and public services.
Developers often point to infrastructure readiness as a deciding factor when moving forward with projects. Without connections to sewerage systems or road access, approved housing estates can remain stalled for years.
Industry groups have long argued that government investment in trunk infrastructure can accelerate the pace of development. At the same time, housing advocates say infrastructure programs must work alongside planning reforms and affordable housing initiatives to fully address supply shortages.
Opposition figures have previously questioned whether infrastructure programs alone can keep pace with housing demand, particularly in high growth regions. Some urban planners have suggested that a broader mix of policies will be required, including higher density housing in established areas and stronger incentives for affordable developments.
The Queensland Government maintains that removing infrastructure barriers remains a practical step toward bringing more homes to market.
Officials say the Residential Activation Fund targets projects where relatively small upgrades can unlock large numbers of housing lots. The goal is to move land from dormant approvals into active construction more quickly.
As work continues across multiple sites in Queensland, the Burpengary project is being presented as an early example of the fund’s approach. The government says similar infrastructure works are underway or planned in other parts of the state where housing developments are awaiting service connections.
Crisafulli said the broader aim is to create opportunities for more Queenslanders to find stable housing as population growth continues.
Housing policy is expected to remain a central issue in Queensland politics as governments balance infrastructure investment, planning controls and affordability concerns. Projects such as the Burpengary wastewater upgrade illustrate how infrastructure decisions can influence the pace and scale of residential development.
Further details about the housing program and related projects are available here.
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