The EDQ Catalyst Infrastructure Fund is a transformative initiative designed to boost housing supply and affordability across South East Queensland, especially in rapidly growing areas like Greater Flagstone and Ripley Valley. This fund provides low-interest loans to developers, local governments, and utility providers, supporting the delivery of critical “catalyst infrastructure”—such as transport, water, and wastewater networks—that unlocks extensive new urban land for residential development.

Since its launch, the fund has enabled highly leveraged investment partnerships, accelerating essential infrastructure that would otherwise be financially unattainable for most individual parties. Through coordinated planning and targeted funding, EDQ has effectively unlocked tens of thousands of housing lots, enabled timely development approvals, and supported the creation of vibrant communities. For example, projections in Greater Flagstone estimate 51,500 new dwellings and a future community of 188,000 people, with substantial funds already committed to bringing key projects forward.

This approach not only stimulates private sector activity and generates local jobs, but also ensures that housing supply keeps pace with population growth and market demand. The fund’s model leverages co-investment and flexible planning tools, facilitating robust partnerships within the development sector and government to deliver faster, larger-scale new communities where they are needed most