Infrastructure & Investment
Infrastructure & Investment
The transport, energy, health and education assets already serving Kingaroy and the South Burnett — plus the major developments on the way. Worth knowing about whether you're buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the region's growth.
Existing Infrastructure
Transport Networks
Bunya Highway (State Route 49)
Acts as the critical road connector linking Kingaroy north to Goomeri and southwest toward Dalby, carrying an estimated 900–2,600 vehicles per day depending on the town boundary and agricultural segment.
Burnett Highway (A3)
Serves as a major regional north-south freight spine passing right through Nanango.
D'Aguilar Highway (A3)
Functions as the primary highway corridor linking Kingaroy and Yarraman directly to Brisbane.
Local Road Maintenance Network
Comprises over 3,200 km of council-managed roads, pathways, and drainage pathways.
Existing Infrastructure
Industry & Energy
Tarong Power Stations
A massive energy generation asset located near Kingaroy that provides roughly 20% of Queensland's electricity requirements.
Tarong Battery Energy Storage System
A newly integrated 300 MW big battery system designed to provide essential grid firming capacity.
Swickers Kingaroy Pork Processing
One of the single largest manufacturing facilities and primary employers in the South Burnett.
Existing Infrastructure
Health & Education
Kingaroy Public Hospital
Completed a comprehensive $92.5 million multi-level clinical services building expansion.
TAFE Queensland Kingaroy Campus
Operates trade, agricultural, and technical vocational learning spaces right off the Bunya Highway.
Regional State School Network
Core public education infrastructure mapping out secondary campuses across Kingaroy, Nanango, and Murgon.
What's Coming
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
Kingaroy Airport Workforce Accommodation
A development application has been lodged for a 434-person temporary worker camp at Warren Truss Drive to house construction crews for the Tarong West Wind Farm.
Tarong West Wind Farm Development
Located 30km west of Kingaroy, this 436.5MW installation will feature 97 wind turbines and is set to be Australia's largest publicly owned wind farm.
Draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan and Infrastructure Plan
This statutory 20-year blueprint aligns land use with state infrastructure spending targets through to 2046.
Regional Infrastructure Capital Works
The local council has committed millions to infrastructure asset preservation, prioritising local utilities and road transport lines.
Wondering How These Projects Could Affect Your Property?
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about the region's outlook, a confidential conversation costs you nothing.
Lucio Passos
Sales Agent, Meet Real Estate