Funded projects
R2 Growing Regions Round 2 funded project
Hughenden Showgrounds Development
Flinders Shire Council received $1,796,000 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Hughenden, Queensland.
Project facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Flinders Shire Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Hughenden |
| State | Queensland |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $1,796,000 |
| Project type | Community hubs |
| Source | Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 10 |
What is the project?
The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:
The project will develop a new multi-purpose recreational hall at the Hughenden Showgrounds including office space, kiosk storage space, public toilets, disability toilets and shower and parents’ room. The project will directly improve the quality and scale of events provided at the Showgrounds.
Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list (page 10).
Similar funded projects
- Northern Beaches Community Hub Stage 1B, Rural View QLD: $15,000,000
- Cannonvale Community Facility, Cannon Valley QLD: $14,876,000
- Boulia Shire Community Hub, Boulia QLD: $10,423,400
Planning something similar for Round 3?
Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.
Last updated 30 October 2026. Markdown version