Priority Port of Townsville Open for Consultation

The Queensland Government has released the draft masterplan for the Priority Port of Townsville for public consultation.

The document provides a long-term outlook for the sustainable development of the port through to 20, with the proposed master planned area encompassing a total of 16,0 hectares, including both land and marine areas.

The proposed master planned area includes strategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 and:

• land within the Townsville State Development Area
• land within the Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Area
• land within the Townsville City Council local government area
• marine areas within ports limits but outside State and Commonwealth marine parks.

The intent of the document is to balance economic growth with protection of the Great Barrier Reef. Precincts within the proposed master planned area have been outlined for long-term intent that is suitable for infrastructure and port-related development, and environmental areas where development should be limited.

The master plan identifies 7 precinct classifications and outlines the suitability for development within the document. These include: environmental management, infrastructure and supply chain corridors, interface, marine infrastructure, marine, marine services and recreational, port industry and commerce.

Consultation closes on Monday 17 December 2018.

For more information on the draft master plan for the Priority Port of Townsville or to submit feedback, visit the Government’s website.