Member for Cook David Kempton says the $100,000 earmarked for the Aurukun and Lockhart River councils through the State Government’s Scheme Supply Fund will “ensure local planning schemes are responsive to their local housing needs”. Photo: Facebook.
Aurukun and Lockhart River are two of nine Queensland councils that will share $900,000 in funding aimed at streamlining planning processes to help address the housing supply in remote parts of the state.
The State Government announced on 21 February Aurukun Shire Council and Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council would both receive $100,000 under the $12.5 million Scheme Supply Fund, which supports local governments to implement planning scheme improvements including faster assessment timeframes, and reducing development applications requiring specialist review.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the program was a key part of the government’s commitment to addressing housing supply challenges across the state.
“This fund will help councils bring forward projects that deliver real solutions for their communities’ housing needs,” he said.
“This collaborative approach will help unlock more homes faster and provide Queenslanders with the housing options they need.”
Member for Cook David Kempton said the funding would help deliver more locally-driven housing solutions.
“This is part of our commitment to work closely and respectfully partner with local councils including Aurukun Shire, Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire and Mornington Shire to ensure local planning schemes are responsive to their local housing needs,” he said.
