SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has submitted hundreds of millions of dollars worth of vital projects for inclusion in the State Government's Draft State Infrastructure Plan.

The projects include a natural gas line from Toowoomba to Warwick, the upgrade of the New England Hwy from the NSW border to Warwick, an upgrade to the O.O. Madsen Bridge and upgrades at the Warwick Saleyards.

The infrastructure plan outlines a new strategic direction for planning, investment and delivery of infrastructure.

Mayor Peter Blundell said he was extremely disappointed there were almost no Southern Downs projects in the draft plan released in October.

"Council has a key role to play in advocating on behalf of residents and businesses throughout the Southern Downs region for major infrastructure upgrades, as well as the development of new infrastructure to meet the future needs of our region," he said.

"With this in mind, council has highlighted 13 significant projects in its submission to the State Government for inclusion in the State Infrastructure Plan."

Other projects identified by the council include Emu Swamp Dam, duplication of the Helene St bridge, the replacement of water pipelines and an upgrade of the 8 Mile intersection.

Melbourne to Brisbane inland rail, water supply solutions for the Granite Belt and a three-phase upgrade for power to the Stanthorpe CBD also made the list.

"Council will continue to lobby for consistent and relevant funding from both state and federal governments, which is paramount to local government being able to deliver services in regional communities," Cr Blundell said.