Regional build funding boost

THE State Government has $200 million in funding available for regional Queensland councils.

Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said $100 million in Works for Queensland funding had been brought forward to the first half of this year to kick-start more projects and jobs in regional Queensland.

Eligible community projects range from roadworks to town beautification, tourism projects, parks and playground upgrades, as well as renewable energy initiatives. The infrastructure is expected to be completed by June 2021.