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  • November 23, 2016

Planning Update

Updated transport noise corridors mapping

The mapping used to support the Queensland Development Code Mandatory Part 4.4″Buildings in a transport noise corridor (QDC 4.4) has been updated to reflect the most accurate information on noise barriers, topography and traffic information.

Due to the changes, there has been significant amendments to the transport noise corridors for State-controlled roads. Approximately per cent of properties currently within a State-controlled road transport noise corridor have now moved into a lower noise category. Over 85,000 properties will no longer sit within a noise corridor, while 20,000 have been moved into a higher category.

A property search tool is available on the Department of Housing and Public Works website.

Moreton Bay LGIP

Moreton Bay Regional Council has opened community consultation on their proposed Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP), which will shape the future of local infrastructure delivery in the key growth area.  

The LGIP and supporting documents articulate Council’s plans to deliver the trunk infrastructure required to service future urban development. This planning work is currently articulated within the Council’s Priority Infrastructure Plan.

Public consultation on the proposed LGIP will close on 21 December 2016.

Coastal Protection and Management 

Public consultation is underway on the remake of the Coastal Protection and Management Regulation 2003. This regulation is due to expire in August 2017 and must be remade. 

The Regulation supports the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 and provides development assessment trigger maps and assessment codes for the Integrated Development Assessment System under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

The Government is proposing to remake the regulation as it is currently written, with minor amendments and updates.

Public consultation on the regulation will close at 5pm on Wednesday 21 December.

Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha Master Plan concept design process

Brisbane City Council is developing a master plan for the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. This process will investigate key opportunities for the next 15 years, including:

  • development of the living collection
  • development of Brisbane’s sister city relationships
  • engaging visitors through world class interpretation and visitor education programs linked to the living collection
  • Improving facilities and accessibility within the gardens
  • infrastructure upgrades
  • protecting and showcasing the gardens.

The ‘Our Shared Vision Mt Coot-tha 2030’ document is currently in the early concept stage and will be exhibited for public comment in February 2017. The final master plan will be released in May 2017.