Queensland Health

Queensland Economic recovery plan creating 55,000 new jobs.

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Underpinning the plan is more than $8 billion in recovery initiatives to keep the economy moving and Queenslanders in jobs – ranging from targeted support for industry and small business, to cost of living relief for households.

Our Economic Recovery Plan is about:

  • Infrastructure in our state

  • Supporting small business

  • Preparing for the future and teaching our youth new skills

  • Empowering our regions

  • Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our community.

Get informed read the Queensland Labor’s Full Economic Recovery Plan HERE

Green light for redland hospital carpark

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Redland Hospital is set to receive a new five-level car park with sustainable energy features to provide easier and more secure access for patients, visitors and staff thanks to a $50.46 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government. 

test testThe multi-level car park will reduce the stress of searching for a car park for patients and visitors by bringing the total number of onsite car parks to 1162. 

 We promised the Redlands Coast community more car parks at Redland Hospital, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering – with 713 undercover parking spaces.


The safety of staff, patients and visitors is  the number one priority, and the car park will feature safe walking routes, lighting, CCTV and duress points on each level.

 Along with security features, this car park will improve safety by reducing the need to park off-site—including for staff working into the later hours.

 The car park was designed with the future in mind and will  be built in the north-west corner behind the existing hospital buildings with a dedicated access road.  

 The car park has been designed to meet both current and future demand for car parking at the hospital.

 The shape and façade of the car park – which resembles a ship – was inspired by the Bayside and was designed to be extended in the future.

The car park will also include sustainable features including solar panels and a water tank, as well as end-of-trip facilities for active transport, including bike spaces, showers and lockers.

The car park is a critical enabler for a future planned major expansion of Redland Hospital, which will increase capability and capacity to ensure the hospital continues to meet the needs of the community.

 The Palaszczuk Government  is already planning for future development of the Redland Hospital campus with the completion of a $1.5M preliminary business case with options for expanding infrastructure, additional beds and an intensive care unit. Over the past five years alone, Redland Hospital has seen a 34 per cent growth in admissions and a 22 per cent increase in outpatient appointments.

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 Redlands Coast residents won’t have to wait long to see the car park project commence.

 We are  fast-tracking the Redland Hospital car park by providing $3 million in project funds upfront – so we can kick off early enabling works straight away.

Construction of the car park is expected to be completed in early 2022 and will support up to 74 construction jobs. The construction industry has taken a hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Queensland Government is continuing to invest in infrastructure to boost the economy and create jobs. This is a great opportunity for contractors, and it’s projects like these that will help keep local tradies in local jobs. The commitment comes just months after the completion of a $1.73 million Emergency Department and Birthing Unit Expansion at Redland Hospital and is in addition to the Queensland Government’s $20 million program of upgrade works currently being rolled out.

 We are delivering a record investment in healthcare, which is already paying off with more jobs, better health outcomes, and more services.

 The multi-level car park will be delivered under the Queensland Government’s Portfolio Model and includes a $16 million contribution from the Federal Government.