Greater Springfield will receive a new Queensland Fire and Rescue station, part of a $134-million program to deliver modern facilities, vehicles, and firefighting equipment to the area.
Funding Allocation for Springfield
The allocation for Greater Springfield will facilitate the delivery of a new fire station to meet the needs of the growing community. The funding will cover planning, construction, and equipment acquisition, ensuring personnel have access to facilities and resources to respond effectively to emergencies.
More than $36-million has been allocated for the delivery of the new and replacement Queensland Fire and Rescue stations, including the upcoming facility in Greater Springfield. This is part of a wider $134 million initiative to upgrade and modernise firefighting services across Queensland.
The funding will support the construction or replacement of stations in Beerwah, Greater Springfield, Gympie South, Caloundra, and Boonah. Additional allocations include $25.7 million for new and replacement urban fire appliances and $23.7 million for Rural Fire Service Queensland trucks, alongside $13.2 million for RFS stations.
In total, 123 new or replacement vehicles will be deployed across Queensland, enhancing operational capability for both paid and volunteer firefighters. More than $9 million has also been allocated for new operational equipment, including specialised firefighting, scientific analysis, and rescue tools.
Additional Emergency Preparedness Measures
The budget also provides $15.7 million to maintain comprehensive workers’ compensation for both paid and volunteer firefighters. This support follows the expansion of the Presumptive Legislation Workers’ Compensation scheme, covering a wide range of work-related illnesses.
A further $40 million per year has been committed to the Queensland Betterment Fund, which finances infrastructure upgrades to improve resilience to natural disasters. This is part of a $450-million, five-year program focused on risk reduction and disaster recovery.
Updated 20-Aug-2025