Real Estate
10 September, 2025
Nearly 200 new homes
A FURTHER 190 new homes will be unlocked in Far North Queensland with the construction of five critical infrastructure projects set to be fast-tracked under the Queensland Government’s landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund.
More than $18.1 million funding will support the construction of five projects in Cook Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council and Cassowary Coast Regional Council, providing 190 new homes.
It includes a $6.6m boost towards the Craiglie residential subdivision, a master planned housing development set to transform a 19.6ha greenfield site into fully serviced residential estate, delivering much-needed housing supply in Port Douglas.
The fund will also deliver a $5.4m boost towards the Seaview Estate Subdivision which involves infrastructure for water reticulation, sewerage including a new pump station, stormwater drainage and roadworks to build more homes in Mission Beach.
It comes just months after the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie visited Cairns where he announced that $89m of RAF funding would fast-track 16 projects in Far North Queensland and unlock 3000 new homes.
The other projects include:
Eaton Estate Innisfail subdivision in Eaton ($4.1 million), which involves stormwater upgrades, a central roundabout and upgraded drainage.
Serenity project subdivision in Mission Beach ($883,469), which involves road, water, sewerage and stormwater works, plus installing power and telecommunication connections.
Gigers residential subdivision in Cooktown ($1.1 million), which involves construction of water, sewer, and stormwater networks, new roads and installing utilities.
Member for Cook David Kempton said the fund would unlock much-needed housing in his electorate.
“This $7.6m investment in Cook is just another example of the Crisafulli government’s commitment to deliver for regional Queensland,” he said.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood said the council welcomed the government’s commitment to supporting residential growth in the Cassowary Coast through residential activation funding.
“This funding is a critical step in unlocking much-needed housing supply across the Cassowary Coast. It will help overcome key infrastructure barriers to development, ensuring more land is brought to market and housing can be delivered faster to meet our community demand,” she said.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon welcomed the investment, saying it would help meet growing demand for housing in the region.
“This is a significant step forward for our community,” she said. “The Craiglie residential subdivision will help ease housing pressures in our shire and we’re incredibly grateful to the Queensland Government for backing this project through the Residential Activation Fund.
“The fund enables us to deliver the infrastructure needed to create vibrant and liveable neighbourhoods for our residents.”
