EOI Open for “Build Whitsundays” Infrastructure Upgrades
Published on 02 December 2025
Whitsunday Regional Council has taken another major step in unlocking new housing supply across the region by last Friday releasing a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for the Build Whitsundays Water and Sewer Network program.
This significant project will deliver essential trunk water and sewer infrastructure across key growth areas, enabling the development of more than 3,000 new homes over the next decade.
Mayor Ry Collins said the project represents one of the most important foundations for the Whitsundays’ future liveability, affordability and economic strength.
“This is a game-changer for our region,” Mayor Collins said.
“If we want more homes, more choice and more affordability for our families and future workforce, we have to build the infrastructure that makes that possible and Build Whitsundays delivers exactly that.”
“Council has been strongly advocating for housing-enabling works and is committed to delivering the right projects in the right places.
“We’ve fought hard to get this project moving, and Friday’s REOI release shows the momentum is real.
“This is about planning properly, delivering strategically and setting the Whitsundays up for long-term success,” Mayor Collins said.
“Our message to industry is that we’re open for business, and we want the best contractors to partner with us on this once-in-a-generation infrastructure build.”
Council invites suitably qualified contractors/suppliers to submit an EOI via VendorPanel.
A non-mandatory project briefing session is being held at 11am on Tuesday 9 December 2025, at the Proserpine Administration Building (83 Main Street, Proserpine).
Those unable to attend in person can attend remotely via online Microsoft Team. Please confirm your attendance via contracts@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au no later than 12.00 pm (AEST), Friday, 5 December 2025. The terms and conditions of this REOI will apply to the Project Briefing and any queries must be submitted via the forum within Vendor Panel only.
Council encourages all prospective contractors and subcontractors to attend.
Mayor Collins said the momentum behind the project signals a strong forecast for 2026.
“Everything we’re doing is about unlocking new housing, creating local jobs and giving Whitsunday businesses the certainty they deserve.
“Council is leading from the front, and with Build Whitsundays now underway, we’re setting up our region for success.
“It’s an exciting time to live, work and invest in the Whitsundays and this project is one of the biggest catalysts for growth we’ll see in a generation.”
This project is Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund.
For media enquiries, contact:
Greg Martin, Communications and Marketing Manager
07 4945 0617 or Email: communications@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au