$19.1 million in grants have been committed to local governments to plan and deliver new and improved walking and bike riding facilities across Queensland.
The grants are provided through the 2025/26 rounds of the Walking Local Government Grants and Cycle Network Local Government Grants programs and will support planning for more connected and accessible active transport networks.
25 councils across Queensland will receive funding to deliver a total of 56 projects – from Seisia in the Far North to Goondiwindi in the Southern Downs region and Boulia in the west.
The successful applications include 22 walking projects and 34 bike riding projects, with 38 to be delivered in regional Queensland and 18 across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Through this round of grants, more than $8.8 million will be invested in regional Queensland to help deliver improved pathways for children travelling to school and for people walking or cycling in their neighbourhoods. It will also build connections to important community facilities and town business centres.
The successful projects will commence from July 2025.
Both projects are generally funded on a matched 50:50 basis with local governments.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, said that the State Government was committed to ensuring Queenslanders of all ages and abilities have convenient options to get around their local area actively.
“For the first time, this round of walking grants has funded walking projects for construction. We’re not just planning – we’re delivering,” Mickelberg said.
“This round of walking grants is funding the construction of projects that will transform how Queenslanders move through their communities.
“Through the cycling program, we’re delivering 14.5 kilometres of new shared paths and crossings.
“By backing councils with the funding, we’re ensuring local walking and cycling infrastructure is not only connected but built to encourage more Queenslanders to choose active travel every day.”
