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Transit Oriented Development Publications Transit oriented development (TOD) has been a primary land-use planning strategy of successive South East Queensland (SEQ) regional plans including the recently released South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009 – 2031 (SEQ Regional Plan). TOD is characterised by a rapid and frequent transit service; high accessibility to the station; mixed-uses; good quality public spaces; pedestrian and cyclist-
South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-31 The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005-2026 (2005 SEQ Regional Plan) was released in June 2005. It sets out the Queensland Government’s strategy for managing rapid growth and development in South East Queensland. The State Government accelerated the review of the 2005 SEQ Regional Plan in order to more effectively address current regional issues. The Government commenced the review in May
South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2009-26 The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program (SEQIPP) was first launched in April 2005. Updated annually, SEQIPP outlines the Government’s program of infrastructure and major projects to support the South East Queensland Regional Plan (SEQRP) 2005-2026 and represents an unprecedented, long-term commitment to capital infrastructure works in South East Queensland (SEQ). Four years into
2008 Koala Coast Survey Report and response A survey conducted in late 2008 by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) of the koala population in the Koala Coast has revealed a 51% overall decline in the Koala Coast koala population since the last DERM koala survey in 2005-2006. In contrast with the 2005-2006 survey results, koalas in bushland have fared worst with the populations declining 59% compared with a 30% redu
Land in South East Queensland for Trail Bike Riding An inter-departmental working group on issues relating to trail bike riding has undertaken a range of initiatives to facilitate opportunities for safe and appropriately managed trail bike riding. These included consideration of strategies used in other jurisdictions, assessments of State-owned land to determine if sites were suitable for trail bike riding, and collaboration with local government,
Implementing the Koala Response Strategy In December 2008 Cabinet endorsed the Koala Response Strategy which commits the Queensland Government to ensuring a net gain in koala habitat in south east Queensland by 2020 and to implement a range of further measures to reverse declines in koala populations in the region. In July 2009 the new SEQ Regional Plan identified 14 koala populations and committed the Queensland Government to ensure the
SEQ Water Distribution and Retail Restructuring Bill 2009 New institutional arrangements are being implemented in South East Queensland (SEQ) to ensure the efficient and effective supply of water. The South East Queensland Water Restructuring Act 2007 established three statutory authorities to own the bulk supply, bulk transport and manufactured water infrastructure and businesses in SEQ. This Act also established the SEQ Water Grid Manager. These enti
South East Queensland desalination sites The draft South East Queensland Water Strategy was released for consultation in 2008. The draft Strategy built on existing and committed projects. With these projects, additional sources of water supply would be required from 2028 or as part of the response to a drought as severe as the Millennium Drought. The draft Strategy recommended that the best supply options and pipeline routes be preserved
Connecting SEQ 2031 Regional Transport Plan The draft Connecting SEQ 2031 is an Integrated Regional Transport Plan for South East Queensland and supports the sustainable management of growth and aims to address the transport challenges of the region. Connecting SEQ 2031 has been developed to respond to the SEQ Regional Plan’s growth framework and deliver a vision to guide transport planning and delivery of transport projects in south east Q
Implementation of the government response to the Qld Growth Mangement Summit In November 2009, the Premier and Minister for the Arts announced a Queensland Growth Management Summit, which was held on 30 and 31 March 2010. The summit brought together representatives from all levels of Government, community, business, industry and experts in planning, development, infrastructure and sustainability to discuss population growth, prosperity, liveability and sustainability in
South East Queensland Water Strategy The South East Queensland Water Strategy (Strategy) is a 50 year plan to ensure a sustainable, efficient and secure water supply for South East Queensland. It is based on the key principles of conserving water, being prepared and managing water efficiently. The revised draft Strategy was released from 20 November 2009 to 12 February 2010 for consultation. During the consultation period, a total o
Govt Resp to Private Members Bill Daylight Saving in SEQ Referendum The Member for Nicklin, Mr Peter Wellington MP, introduced the Daylight Saving for South East Queensland Referendum Bill 2010 in 14 April 2010. The Explanatory Notes to the Bill state the purpose of the Bill is to provide for a Daylight Saving Zone, to operate from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, for the South East Queensland areas of: Brisbane City Council Ipswich City C
Implementing the Koala Response Strategy - Finalising the Koala State Planning Instruments In December 2009, the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability and the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning released a draft State Planning Policy (SPP) and State Planning Regulatory Provision (SPRP) for consultation that were aimed at delivering koala conservation outcomes through the planning and development system. All submissions received during the public consultation period were co
Draft Yeerongpilly Transit Oriented Development State Planning Regulatory Provision 1. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has been a primary land-use planning strategy of successive South East Queensland (SEQ) regional plans including the most recent South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009 - 2031. 2. TOD is characterised by rapid and frequent transit services, high accessibility to the station, mixed-uses, good quality public spaces, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly streets, medi
South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 and amendments to the Planning Regulation 2017 The Queensland Government has reviewed the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 and associated regulatory provisions to take into account changes in the region, revised growth, population and employment projections and evolving government policies. Under the Planning Act 2016, as commenced on 3 July 2017, the regulatory provisions to support the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (S
South East Queensland Water Security Program Seqwater has prepared the second version of the Water Security Program for South East Queensland. The Water Security Program is the blueprint for the South East Queensland bulk water supply system over the next 30 years providing water demand projections, when additional bulk water supplies may be required, efficient demand management options and the region’s drought response. Seqwater intend to c
South East Queensland City Deal Proposition Document Under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Queensland Government and the Australian Government, South East Queensland (SEQ) is a Queensland Government priority for becoming the State’s next City Deal. On the Federal Budget’s release on 9 May 2017, the Australian Government invited the Queensland Government and the Council of Mayors SEQ to jointly develop a City Deals strategy for SEQ. Since
SEQ Land Supply and growth challenges Response The Queensland Government released ShapingSEQ, the regional plan for South East Queensland (SEQ), in August 2017, providing a sustainable growth management framework for the region. The plan identifies that the majority of new growth in SEQ will be accommodated in existing urban areas. The SEQ Land Supply and Development Monitoring (LSDM) report has three years of data and emerging trends. The LSD
Update on Government achievements and investment in Gold Coast region The Gold Coast region (Gold Coast Statistical Area Level 4) includes the urban centre of the Gold Coast, stretching from Yatala to Coolangatta and west towards Tamborine Mountain. The region includes the electorates of Bonney, Broadwater, Burleigh, Coomera, Currumbin, Gaven, Mermaid Beach, Mudgeeraba, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Theodore and part of Scenic Rim. As at 30 June 2022, the Gold Coast
Consultation Post-implementation Review Improving SEQ Koala Habitat Regulations The Planning Regulation 2017 plays an important role in achieving protections for koala habitat in South-east Queensland (SEQ), by ensuring that development is planned and carried out in a way that appropriately considers koala conservation outcomes. In February 2020 following the recommendations of an independent Koala Expert Panel, the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Koala Protection
Updated State Government Supported Infrastructure Koala Conservation Policy 2023 The Planning Regulation 2017 plays an important role in achieving protections for koala habitat in South East Queensland (SEQ), by ensuring that development is planned and carried out in a way that appropriately considers koala conservation outcomes. In February 2020, following the recommendations of an independent Koala Expert Panel, the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Koala Conservat
Seqwaters 30 Year Water Security Program Seqwater has revised its 30-year Water Security Program for South East Queensland. Seqwater’s planning, which is outlined in the Water Security Program and Seqwater’s South East Queensland Water Infrastructure Plan, highlights that a new desalination plant will be the next new water supply for the region. The new desalination plant is likely to be required by around the mid-2030s and preliminary p