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Queensland Infrastructure Plan Building Tomorrows Queensland November 2011 The State Government, through Growth Management Queensland is leading the way with a focused approach to growth management to help shape tomorrows Queensland. Growth Management Queensland is part of the Department of Local Government and Planning which brings together planning and local government responsibilities into one department enabling government to deliver integrated solutions, face the states population and economic challenges and secure a sustainable future for Queensland. Looking forward and delivering nowintegrated planning, stronger local government, development and infrastructure for a growing state. T he State of Queensland (Department of Local Government and Planning) 2011. Published by the Queensland Government, November 2011 100 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000. The Queensland Government supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of information. However, copyright protects this publication. The State of Queensland has no objection to this material being reproduced, made available online or electronically but only if it is recognised as the owner of the copyright and this material remains unaltered. Copyright inquiries about this publication should be directed to the departments Legal Services division via email copyright@dlgp.qld.gov.au or in writing to PO Box 15009, City East, Queensland 4002. The Queensland Government is committed to providing accessible services to Queenslanders of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. If you have difficulty understanding this publication and need a translator, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to telephone the Queensland Department of Local Government and Planning on 07 3227 8548.
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Contents
Foreword Feedback on the Queensland Infrastructure Plan The Queensland Infrastructure Plan Queenslands infrastructure planning regions and local government areas Queenslands infrastructure planning direction Responding to the national reform agenda Job creation Funding and delivering the plan Partnerships How to read the Queensland Infrastructure Plan Queensland Queensland snapshot Queensland-wide 20 year project pipeline Queensland resource corridors Far North Queensland Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region Far North Queensland 20 year project pipeline Examples of planned infrastructure in Far North Queensland North Queensland Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region North Queensland 20 year project pipeline Examples of planned infrastructure in North Queensland Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region
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Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday 20 year project pipeline Examples of planned infrastructure in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Central Queensland Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region Central Queensland 20 year project pipeline Examples of planned infrastructure in Central Queensland Wide Bay Burnett Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region Wide Bay Burnett 20 year project pipeline Examples of planned infrastructure in Wide Bay Burnett Darling Downs South West Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region Examples of planned infrastructure in Darling Downs South West South East Queensland Regional snapshot Infrastructure for a prosperous region Infrastructure for a liveable region South East Queensland 20 year project pipeline Examples of planned infrastructure in South East Queensland Notes
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Foreword
At the heart of any healthy thriving economy, modern and efficient infrastructure that connects people and places is key. It has been estimated that each dollar of infrastructure investment boosts economic activity by between $1.00 and $1.60.
This final version of the Queensland Infrastructure Plan, incorporating feedback from community, industry and local government, demonstrates a significant portion of the Queensland Governments $15 billion capital program for 2011-12. The plan identifies nearly 1000 projects and programs across the state over the next 20 years, making Queensland a national leader with the largest and most forward-thinking state-wide infrastructure plan in Australia. The Queensland Infrastructure Plan represents the first time state, local government and private sector projects have been incorporated into the one document to provide a pipeline of projects across the whole state.
This plan shows our commitment to continued investment in infrastructure, as well as our support for infrastructure investment from the private sector and other levels of government, which is vital to continue our rise as a leading global economy. Queensland is large and decentralised with a strong economy, a great sense of community identity and a lifestyle that attracts many visitors and residents. With the current population forecast to grow by over two million people by 2031, Queensland will become the home to more than 100 000 new residents every year. The projected continuation of long-term growth in Queenslands economy and population will drive increased need for infrastructure across all regions. Key infrastructure such as roads, rail, ports, hospitals, energy and schools is vital, as is infrastructure to support emerging industries such as gas, solar, aviation and biotechnology. With 958 projects and programs identified in this plan and at least 65 per cent of these located outside of South East
Queensland, we have demonstrated our commitment to growing our regions and spreading the benefits of growth across the state. Priority programs across Queensland include hospital expansions, airport and port upgrades, road upgrades, public and active transport upgrades, industrial land acquisition and development, research alliances, education facilities and social housing. An extensive consultation process with the community, industry and local government on the Queensland Infrastructure Plan has confirmed the direction of growth and infrastructure priorities region by region. We will continue to engage with stakeholders into the future to ensure that these priorities have not changed. Together with a Queensland Regionalisation Strategy, the Queensland Infrastructure Plan will ensure our regions remain great places to live, work and visit, by capitalising on their unique strengths. We thank Queenslanders for their feedback and ideas on their region and state.
The Honourable Andrew Fraser MP Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade
The Honourable Paul Lucas MP Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State
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A comprehensive Way to Grow consultation report is being finalised, and will provide a more detailed analysis of the community engagement activities and feedback received. Once it is finalised, the report will be made available on www.waytogrow.qld.gov.au. The feedback received through the consultation process was used to finalise the QIP in the following ways: To refine the regional narratives and ensure that the content aligns with community expectations and priorities. To identify additional projects that should be included in the program. To expand the program from a four year to a 20 year horizon. To inform discussions with local government and the private sector about projects that should be included in the program. To confirm and strengthen the statewide priorities and directions that will be used to determine project sequencing.
Eight high level key themes were identified through the Way to Grow consultation process. Examples of the actions taken through the QIP to address these key themes are outlined.
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Key theme
Skills and training Greater skills development located within regional centres to support the specific needs and opportunities of the region, to provide opportunities for locals and to ensure young people do not have to move to continue their education. Attraction and retention of staff Related to the skills and training point above, this reflects the challenge industries outside of the mining sector are experiencing in attracting and retaining skilled workers.
Liveability Liveability and quality of life concerns associated with change and growth to ensure that the character and qualities of regional centres are not impacted. This also includes general concerns about how transient workforces fit in to communities.
Mining boom impacts While bringing many benefits, it is acknowledged that the mining boom is having a range of impacts on some regional centres. These include housing affordability and availability, provision of services, impact on cost of living and skills drain from other sectors. Economic diversity A key theme was the need to diversify and strengthen local economies and to capitalise on their natural strengths and opportunities. This was particularly strong in areas which are heavily dependent on tourism.
The final QIP identifies a substantial program of infrastructure investment which aims to build the capacity of Queenslands regions to share in the benefits of the resources boom. For example in the transport sector, examples of infrastructure to help communities realise the benefits of the mining boom include both short and longer term upgrades to key transport linkages including significant routes such as the Peak Downs Highway in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region and the Warrego Highway in Darling Downs South West. Each region has a unique economic base which drives unique demands for infrastructure. The final QIP identifies significant investment aimed at supporting diverse regional economies, for example newly included projects include: Significant investment from universities including James Cook Universitys development of new facilities such as The Cairns Institute building and the Tropical Queensland Centre for Oral Health in Far North Queensland New research facilities like the Spyglass Beef Research Facility in North Queensland.
Resilience There is a sentiment among regions for general improvement in community resilience in the face of growth and change, natural disasters and economic factors. This is also related to maintaining viability and character.
The infrastructure planning directions outlined in the final QIP further emphasise the importance of prioritising infrastructure which will keep communities safe and connected during extreme events. It also recognises the infrastructure needs to position Queensland to compete in an environment of reduced carbon emissions and resource constraints, coupled with the need to protect the natural and human environments in which infrastructure is located. Supporting this direction, projects such as Cairns Transit Network in Far North Queensland and the long-term development of principal cycle networks across regional Queensland centres are now included in the project pipeline. The final QIP significantly expands on the consultation document with inclusion of a 20-year transport infrastructure program across the regions. This includes the 20-year program to upgrade the Bruce Highway, significant investment in public transport infrastructure such as the staged provision of the Townsville Transit Network and the programming of major investments such as the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing and Cross River Rail projects.
Inter-regional accessibility Providing local public transport, including rail and bus services, as well as concerns about the pricing and availability of air services. This also includes road access, particularly dealing with congestion in regional centres brought about by growth, as well as concerns about the safety and amenity impacts of heavy vehicle freight driving through these centres. Service provision Need to ensure that infrastructure and services are provided to an appropriate standard and level and that they match demand and growth. This includes taking into account transient workforce figures in determining service levels.
The final QIP outlines a long-term program of new primary and secondary schools, police, emergency services and training infrastructure programs across the entire state. The planning for this infrastructure is based on triggers such as population growth and other demographic and economic thresholds being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change to ensure that the infrastructure investment is being targeted where and when it is needed the most.
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Definition of infrastructure
Infrastructure is defined as the physical structures and facilities required for a community or economy to function. This plan focuses on the infrastructure required in Queensland communities that will enable them to grow and prosper.
The QIP will help Queensland realise the benefits of its natural assets and economic growth by outlining infrastructure priorities to meet the needs of our growing regions. The plan directly supports the draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy (QRS), and outlines investment needed to support the Queensland Governments Toward Q2 objective that by 2020, Queensland has Australias strongest state economy, with infrastructure that anticipates growth. The QIP has been developed alongside the QRS to ensure that Queensland has the infrastructure to respond to the prosperity and quality of life needs as the states population and economy continue to grow. The QIP describes the current projects and future infrastructure directions within seven planning regions across Queensland to realise the benefits of growth. The infrastructure contained within this plan is considered to be related to growth, liveability and the economy, and is therefore a subset of all infrastructure delivered by government.
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State Toward Q2: Tomorrows Queensland Queensland Regionalisation Strategy Queensland Infrastructure Plan
TWO-WAY FLOW OF INFLUENCE AND INFORMATION Regional Regional plans Townsville Futures Plan Integrated regional transport plans
2. a ffordabilityfinancing a growing infrastructure task in an environment of competing priorities 3. s ustainabilitymeeting the challenge of climate change and the need for sustainability. In order to address these challenges, the QIP focuses on identifying the infrastructure needed to support Queenslands economic zones, maximising the value of existing infrastructure, and providing a pipeline of targeted investment to deliver infrastructure when and where it is needed.
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North Queensland
Population: 260 722 people (2010) 380 700 (2031) Land area: 16.2% of Queensland
Central Queensland
Population: 235 903 people (2010) 358 800 (2031) Land area: 28.7% of Queensland
Pormpuraaw Kowanyama
Wujal Wujal Cairns Yarrabah Cassowary Coast Palm Island Hinchinbrook Townsville
Population Projections Source: ABS 3105.0.65.001 and 3101.0; and Queensland Government Population Projections, 2011 edition (medium series)
North Queensland
Richmond Flinders
Charters Towers
Whitsunday Mackay
Central Queensland
Quilpie
Murweh
Balonne
Moreton Bay Lockyer Brisbane City Redland Valley Ipswich Logan Toowoomba Scenic Rim Gold Coast Southern Goondiwindi Downs
Somerset
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Using technology to deliver more services to the community at a lower cost, and making infrastructure networks greener and more efficient. Progressive implementation of strategies such as demand management and co-location, supporting the productivity potential of infrastructure and delivering services to the community in the most effective manner.
Maximising the return on infrastructure investment through efficiency improvements and innovative management approaches.
CASE STUDY Improved traffic flow for reduced emissions and increased productivity
The Queensland Government will invest $39.3 million in state-of-the-art computerbased transport systems to reduce emissions and ease congestion on key roads and motorways in South East Queensland. This initiative will improve the traffic flow on major road networks by installing new technologies to coordinate traffic signals and on-ramps, vary speed limits, control lanes and monitor traffic. The systems will also collect traffic data, assist with future network planning, and allow problem areas to be diagnosed more quickly, allowing better responses to traffic incidents that lead to unexpected congestion. This initiative will achieve productivity improvements and reductions in carbon emissions by: improving road conditions and minimising crashes which lead to unexpected congestion improving network reliability allowing freight and people to get to destinations on time facilitating free-flowing traffic conditions improving traffic flow improving the capability of the state and local governments to manage the road network building knowledge to inform transport modelling, policy development and operational strategies.
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2. Focus on whole-of-network solutions which support long-term planning Infrastructure investment principles
Getting Queenslands infrastructure priorities right relies on continued long-term and integrated strategic planning. This involves coordination across infrastructure modes and across stakeholders, such as all levels of government, the private sector and the community. It also ensures problems are solved and not just shifted between different levels of government. Ensuring infrastructure is prioritised in accordance with the objectives of strategic plans increases the likelihood of different levels of government and the private sector making decisions that complement one another. The increasing complexity and interrelationships of infrastructure networks means there is a need to strengthen the ways in which the planning and delivery of different sectors is coordinated and aligned. In this way, synergies are realised and the highest possible return on the governments investment is achieved. Strategic planning priorities should be realised through targeted investment in network stress points, instead of focusing on the delivery of individual projects. The right investment in infrastructure provides an opportunity to lead to other developments and improve, influence and deliver broader benefits.
Long term planning to identify and secure infrastructure corridors and sites.
Investment will be made in early identification and protection of sites and corridors required for infrastructure to drive down costs and increase certainty.
Ensuring the design of infrastructure contributes to the achievement of high quality places.
Urban design and placemaking considerations will be considered as an integral part when evaluating the merit of an infrastructure project. Recognition that the design of infrastructure is not only about aesthetics, it provides an opportunity to achieve broader strategic priorities. For example, a high quality urban environment for walking, cycling and public transport can increase use of sustainable modes of transport.
CASE STUDY Integrating land use and infrastructure planning to support growth
Far North Queensland is forecast to experience strong levels of population growth over coming decades with the population projected to increase by about 100 000 people by 2031. The Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 has identified that the majority of this growth will be accommodated in a corridor south of Cairns including the Mount Peter Master Planned Area. The continued roll-out of statutory regional plans across Queensland provides a preferred pattern of development and a guide to inform detailed infrastructure and services planning in areas like transport, health and education. Concurrently, the provision of infrastructure such as public transport, roads and health facilities will be essential to delivering on the regions preferred pattern of development and economic growth. The Queensland Infrastructure Plan identifies the long-term forward planning of infrastructure networks to support and service this growth. For example land has already been secured at Edmonton to accommodate future health services infrastructure. Future stages of the Cairns transit network and upgrades to key roads will be sequenced to support this future growth. The benefits of this long-term planning will see Far North Queensland realise the opportunities growth can bring while not compromising quality of life.
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3. Manage the impacts of climate change and achieve sustainability Infrastructure investment principles
It is important to develop infrastructure networks that are resilient to the longterm impacts of climate change and which maximise safety, reliability and connectivity during extreme weather events and reduce environmental impact. Infrastructure networks play a vital role in keeping communities safe and connected during extreme events. Building resilience into infrastructure networks will lessen the social and economic costs associated with loss of critical infrastructure during and after extreme weather events. The way in which infrastructure networks are planned and designed also has significant impacts on Queenslands sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions. Forward thinking infrastructure investment decisions that consider the costs of greenhouse gas emissions can position Queensland to compete in a carbonconstrained global economy. Enhancing the resilience of infrastructure networks.
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4. Make bold, large-scale infrastructure investment decisions based on sound evidence Infrastructure investment principles
Major investment in large-scale infrastructure can have multi-generational benefits. Investment decisions need to consider and support longterm transformational priorities and position Queensland to capitalise on opportunities. Queensland leads the nation in linking strategic land use planning and infrastructure delivery. Building on these strengths through undertaking analysis based on a broad range of economic, environmental and social considerations will provide further guidance to prioritise investment across the state. By making the benefits of infrastructure investment clear, and quantified where possible, the Queensland Government will be in a stronger position to make persuasive and plausible cases for Commonwealth funding. Government must balance strategic investment in high-value, transformative infrastructure with the iterative improvements of existing networks. Appropriate maintenance regimes will maximise whole-of-life performance and minimise whole-oflife costs. While the immediate up-front capital costs of infrastructure delivery are well considered and understood, in many cases the longer term operational and maintenance cost may be many times the original construction cost. Infrastructure prioritisation and funding decisions must address these whole-of-life costs. Making bold investment decisions which support long term transformational priorities.
Strengthening approaches to the way planning and delivery of various infrastructure sectors is coordinated and aligned in an environment of increasing complexity and inter-relationships of infrastructure networks.
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CASE STUDY Partnership with the Australian Government to deliver the Queensland Ecosciences Precinct
The $270 million Ecosciences Precinct at the Boggo Road Urban Village, Dutton Park, Brisbane, is dedicated to solving some of Australias biggest environmental problems. The precinct was delivered as a collaborative project involving Queensland Government agencies and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The precinct enables world-class collaboration between Queensland and Australian government researchers and provides future opportunities for working with researchers from universities and industry. The key benefits of co-locating some of Queenslands brightest scientific minds at the precinct include: greater collaboration and coordination between state and Australian government researchers new and strengthened partnership research programs focussing on the interaction of natural and altered ecosystems and climate change post-graduate research mentoring by the best scientific talent to nurture future up and coming Smart State capacity world class research and development facilities with efficient use of resources and infrastructure.
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In South East Queensland (SEQ), the proposed Cross River Rail and further extension of the Eastern Busway are seen as important investments for addressing transport congestion constraints on the
road and rail networks. These and other public transport initiatives already funded by the Queensland Government are vital for addressing transport congestion, and the economic prosperity of the growing metropolitan area within SEQ.
Job creation
The Queensland Government has set a target to create 100 000 new jobs to guide Queensland through the global financial crisis and make the state even stronger than before. Queensland came through a difficult 12 months well positioned to achieve this target. Maintaining a strong infrastructure and building program will support these job creation efforts through ongoing investment in regional building projects. Some of the job generation projects recently completed or planned by the Queensland Government include: Metricon Stadium the $144.2 million redevelopment of the Carrara Stadium, which is home to the new Gold Coast Suns AFL team, was completed in early 2011. More than 1100 full-time jobs were generated during construction, and it is expected that up to 700 jobs a year will be generated through its ongoing operations.
TAFE Trade Training Centre Central Queenslands next generation of skilled trades will soon have a new centre of learning, with the commencement of construction on the $41 million Mackay TAFE Trade Training Centre. More than 200 construction jobs are expected to be generated over the two-year project. Rockhampton Hospital work has begun on the next stage of a $244 million expansion of the Rockhampton Hospital, with the new ward block expected to open in 2013. The Rockhampton Hospital expansion is expected to create approximately 1200 jobs. Gold Coast Rapid Transit construction of stage one of Queenslands first light rail system from Griffith University (Parklands Drive, Southport) to Broadbeach is underway. Early works for the 13 kilometre stage one corridor began in late 2010, creating a total of 6300 direct and indirect jobs.
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Contributions for infrastructure projects identified in the Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) come from all three levels of government, as well as the private sector. As some identified projects may be subject to contributions from other levels of government, the timing of delivery of these projects may be affected.
Delivery models
The Queensland Government does not deliver infrastructure in isolation. In recent years the government has welcomed private sector investment and finance using new models. Public Private Partnerships (PPP) can deliver better value for money for Queensland taxpayers than traditional procurement. In line with the National PPP Policy, the Queensland Government considers PPP for public infrastructure projects where the expected capital value will exceed $30 million, or the whole-of-life cost of delivering the facility will exceed $50 million. The policy aims to achieve greater value for money in public infrastructure provision and service provision.
The Queensland Government has also established a number of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) companies to assist in delivering infrastructure across the state. The use of SPVs and alliance procurement models provide government with the flexibility and governance structure to deliver on large, multi-faceted infrastructure projects such as the South East Queensland Water Grid and the Airport Link-Northern Busway-Airport Roundabout Upgrade projects. In some cases, efficiencies and cost savings can be realised by packaging individual projects into infrastructure programs, allowing design and construction companies and alliances the opportunity to pursue innovations that reduce overall delivery costs and times. Other approaches, such as early contractor involvement, can increase scope for innovation, allow early identification of project risks, and better forward planning of a projects resource requirements.
The Major Projects Office (MPO) is a coordination body that has been established to assist medium to large scale projects of economic significance through the development assessment process. Situated within the Department of Local Government and Planning, the MPO assists projects that fall outside the remit of the Coordinator-General or the Urban Land Development Authority. Six projects have recently been selected to receive support from the MPO. If approved, these six projects will create an estimated combined 9600 construction jobs and 7000 permanent jobs. Project: Investment: Est. jobs: Project: Investment: Est. jobs: Project: Investment: Jobs: Project: Investment: Est. jobs: Project: Investment: Est. jobs: Project: Investment: Est. jobs: Garden City Shopping Centre expansion, South East Queensland $300 million 1700 construction jobs and 1900 permanent jobs Coomera Town Centre, South East Queensland $360 million 3600 construction jobs and 2300 permanent jobs North Lakes Town Centre, South East Queensland $300 million 1500 construction jobs and 450 permanent jobs Parklands Mackay, Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday $105 million 650 construction jobs and 180 permanent jobs Pacific Fair Shopping Centre expansion, South East Queensland $500 million 800 construction jobs and 2100 permanent jobs Everton Park Home Improvement Centre, South East Queensland The first of a $300 million-plus program across the state 350 construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs
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National Health Reform The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to a new deal on health that delivers enduring national health reform built on a genuine partnership between the Australian Government and the states and territories. As part of the approach to the National Health Reform, the Australian Government will have a renewed focus on the delivery of stronger primary health care to get people the services they need in their local communities, and help people stay out of hospital. A Health and Hospitals Fund has been instituted by the Australian Government to support health infrastructure investment. Queensland has received $585 million in funding for several projects: expansion of the Townsville and Rockhampton hospitals integrated regional cancer services at Townsville and Mount Isa, Central Queensland, and Toowoomba and South West Queensland planned procedure centres at Cairns Base Hospital and the Townsville Hospital regional mental health community care units at the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Toowoomba regional acute/subacute/extended inpatient mental health services at Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Maryborough and Toowoomba.
Partnerships
Strengthening partnerships is a key principle underpinning the Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP). The Queensland Government has demonstrated its commitment to partner with the Australian Government, local governments and the private sector to deliver the infrastructure Queensland needs.
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) is a joint federalstate program that provides funding assistance to disaster-affected community members, small businesses, primary producers and local and state governments for the impact of defined natural disasters. Relief measures financially assist in the restoration of essential public assets, following an eligible disaster event, to pre-disaster standard or level of current service, in accordance with current engineering standard/requirements and building codes and guidelines, while maintaining the same asset class or immunity level. The Australian Government provides up to 75 per cent of funding for disaster relief, while the state government provides the remainder of the funding. After the devastating natural disasters that affected Queensland earlier in 2011, the estimated total NDRRA expenditure will be $6.8 billion, with more than $2.7 billion of this provided directly to local governments.
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Industry partnerships
The Queensland Government will continue to partner with industry to deliver vital infrastructure across the state. The private sector has long played a major role in the identification, planning and delivery of infrastructure in Queensland. For example, major resource sector rail and port infrastructure is generally provided on a fully commercial basis. Cane rail networks (owned and operated by sugar mills) and the privately operated Brisbane Airport, demonstrate the vital role the private sector plays in delivering and managing infrastructure. The states fiscal reform program has welcomed private investment into the provision of infrastructure and services. Examples include Australias largest transport projectthe $4.8 billion Airport Link projectcurrently under construction, which on completion will provide 6.7 kilometres of road and tunnel, connecting the Brisbane central business district to the international and domestic airports. The Queensland Government is investigating innovative methods to secure up to $5 billion in funding for Queenslands growing regions to deliver the proposed Connors River Dam and multi-cargo facility at Abbot Point. The proposed $1.8 billion Connors River Dam and pipelines project involves a 49 500 megalitre yield dam and two pipelines; a 133 kilometre pipeline from the dam to Moranbah; and a 265 kilometre pipeline from Moranbah to Alpha. The project will secure water supplies to growing regional towns and support resource industry growth. The Abbot Point multi-cargo facility has potential to meet the growing export demands of North Queensland, driven by ongoing growth in the Bowen Basin and emergence of the Galilee Basin coal production. The multi-cargo facility will act as a catalyst for development of the Abbot Point State Development Area into a regional employment hub. A report examining funding models and options is expected to be completed by the end of this year, with the government possibly in a position to approach the market in early 2012.
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For all projects, where a total estimated cost is shown, it is rounded up to the next million dollars, for ease of reading, and refers to the entire project or program. It should be noted that the figure provided is not just a reflection of the expenditure expected within the visible time, and could include funds already spent, and funds beyond the infrastructure pipeline. State, local and private sector projects shown may be subject to multiple funding sources.
Accordingly, projects identified in the short-term have a higher degree of certainty than projects identified in later years of the program. This is reflective of the fact that longer term public infrastructure projects rely on projections of future growth demands based on forward planning directions and the likely infrastructure implications of this growth. As projects progress through the pipeline and more detailed project planning is completed the level of certainty around the project increases. This includes confirmation of service requirements, overall network impacts, options analysis and the outcomes of cost-benefit analysis. Therefore, projects identified in the longer-term are subject to the detailed planning and assessment of options. This is a vital component of sensible public infrastructure planning and ensures that the infrastructure that is planned, programmed and constructed realises the highest value for money and outcomes for Queenslanders.
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Project timing
Shading of projects and programs across the financial years represent project activity. Project activity can include active planning, land acquisition, business case development, construction and post construction activities. More detailed information about individual projects or programs can be found on the relevant project websites.
Project status
To assist in understanding the progress of a project, a current status is provided. Aligning to the Queensland Government Project Assurance Framework, projects move from pre-project to preliminary assessment, through a business case phase, before moving into procurement then delivery.
Investment
The cost estimates provided in the relevant tables represent the most relevant and timely information available at the time of publication. The level of planning that underpins the cost estimates varies for each project. Cost estimate categories used in the tables indicate the level of planning conducted to date. Below is a description of the cost estimate categories.
Pre-project
Pre-project estimate
This is the earliest estimate of project cost. It is undertaken before concept design, and is generally based on the cost of similar projects plus a contingency.
Concept
Concept estimate
This is typically undertaken in the initial planning stages and is based on a concept design.
Pre-market
Pre-market estimate
This is based on a more detailed review of scope and requirements. This estimate is determined after the government has assessed the costs and benefits of a project.
Market
Market price
This is the price that has been agreed with the contractor. It is no longer an estimate or cost, since it has not been incurred.
Program
Program
This includes the total estimated cost of a program that is made up of several projects. It is generally based on the costs of individual projects currently underway, and also in planning.
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Queensland
From Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands in the north, to the southern border with New South Wales, and the Northern Territory border to the west, Queensland is Australias second largest state.
Brisbane
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Queensland snapshot
Population
4.4 million (2009) 6.6 million (2031)
Key industries
Agriculture Tourism Manufacturing Mining
With key industries of agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and mining, Queensland has consistently delivered economic growth to contribute to Australias ongoing prosperity.
Queensland is large and decentralised with a strong economy, great sense of community identity and a lifestyle that attracts many visitors and residents. Queensland is home to more than 100 000 new residents and brings in some 18 million domestic and international visitors each year. With the current population forecast to grow by over two million people by 2031, Queensland will continue to grow strongly into the future. The projected continuation of long-term growth in Queenslands economy and population will drive increased need for infrastructure across all regions.
Key infrastructure such as roads, rail, ports, energy, water, hospitals and schools is vital, as well as infrastructure to support emerging industries such as gas, solar, aviation, and biotechnology. Population growth will also be important in delivering these vital projects, with new residents supplying industry with workers and the skills base needed to grow and be competitive in todays global marketplace. The growth will also support continued confidence in Queensland as a major investment destination. The draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy identifies Queenslands current and future economic zones. The Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) will provide infrastructure to support these zones now and into the future ensuring a prosperous state.
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and Queensland Freight Strategy provide the private sector with direction and intended support for these sectors.
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Access to housing
The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that Queenslanders are able to access suitable and affordable accommodation. Social housing is secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income families and individuals, in particular, those who have difficulties accessing accommodation in the private market. The Queensland Government currently manages approximately 55 000 dwellings under the social housing portfolio. Longer term planning for social housing considers demographic trends and local socio-economic circumstances to determine the relative volume and type of social housing units required in a particular region.
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Community services
Communities
Strengthening non-government organisations Residential care facilities (child safety) Therapeutic residential care facilities (child safety) Community mental health accommodation Crisis Accommodation Program Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) Positive Futures Accommodation (disabilities services) Home and community care grant program Queensland-wide Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Services for Indigenous Communities (integrated social infrastructure) Remote Indigenous housing program Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/ community centres program Procurement Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Preproject Program < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 100m < 100m < 10m < 100m < 10m
Community safety
Government wireless network - preliminary evaluation phase Emergency alert system Regional technical and communications equipment Energy Ergon Energy Ubinet stage one Subtransmission line rebuild Delivery Delivery Program Program < 500m < 100m Pre-project Delivery Delivery Market Market Program 1 6 < 100m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
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20122013
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Health Queensland Plan for Mental Health 20072017 Stage 2 Transport Preliminary assessment Concept < 500m
Maritime
Boating infrastructure and marine safety minor works Delivery Program < 500m
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Water
Queensland Fluoridation Assistance Program (whole-of-state) Program Program < 100m $330 million $4,053 million
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: Queensland local council package Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: state initiatives Subject to federal funding
General table notes The expected timing of future investments can be subject to demand. The information in this table is provided on a without prejudice basis.
State government
This table identifies infrastructure projects that contribute to the whole-of-state. Some table items may represent a program consisting of multiple projects. Investment amounts for projects within this table refer to the total project cost, which may be beyond 2030-31, the period set out in the table. Investment amounts may also include funds already expended on projects prior to 2011-12. Investment amounts in the state budget and other documents may differ, as they may incorporate costs that reflect changes in input prices between initial planning and the time of construction. The total committed investments are rounded to the next $1 million. The aggregated regional and whole-of-state Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements outlined at the end of the table are only those coordinated and managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements state initiatives are projects within the Department of Transport and Main Roads and other state departments and agencys. For an explanation of project status and cost estimate categories please refer to page 22 of this document. Footnote 1. Includes Gateway Motorway (Nudgee Road - Bruce Highway) and Bruce Highway (Gateway Motorway to Caboolture)
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Legend
Highways Railways Trading Ports (*maximum dwt) Major mineralised zones
Port of Weipa
Weipa
Base metals Coal Oil field Gas field Oil and gas field
Cape Flattery
Laura Basin
Port of Karumba
Cairns
Port of Cairns
Karumba
Port of Mourilyan
Port of Lucinda
Townsville
Port of Townsville
Abbot Point
North Queensland
Central Queensland
Longreach
Port of Bundaberg
Bundaberg
Surat Basin
Maryborough Basin
Tarong Basin
Toowoomba
Port of Brisbane
Brisbane
ClarenceMoreton Basin
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Regional snapshot
Population
280 147 people (2010), 378 600 (2031) Home to 6.2% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Tourism Agriculture Resource extraction
Land area
22% of Queensland
Renowned for its stunning scenery and high biodiversity, the economy of Far North Queensland is based on tourism, agriculture and resource extraction.
Weipa, on the Gulf of Carpentaria, is home to the largest bauxite mine in the world. Major agricultural activities in the region include sugar, bananas, tropical fruits, dairying, vegetables and beef cattle production. The region attracts more than 2.1 million domestic and international tourists each year. The small to medium sized tourism operators who make up the bulk of the industry are reliant on infrastructure that moves tourists into and around the region. Cairns Airport will remain the regions principal international gateway, and should be supported by an efficient, safe and reliable transport network to the wider region. Resource and agriculture industries rely on an efficient and reliable freight network which connects supply chains to the world. Connectivity to markets and export facilities by road, rail and air is a vital enabler for the continued growth of these industries.
The population of Far North Queensland is projected to increase by about 100 000 people over the next 20 years. About three-quarters of the regions growth will occur within Cairns, with the majority of this growth accommodated in the Mount Peter Master Planned Area to the south of the city. Major urban settlements to the west and south of Cairns, including Mareeba, Atherton, Innisfail and Tully, will also continue to grow. The provision of new infrastructure and the maintenance of existing assets is key to achieving the preferred pattern of development and economic growth in this region. There are multiple rural and remote communities and significant industry interests located across the region from the gulf to the cape. For these remote areas, ensuring that road connections, airstrips, communications, water and energy supplies are resilient and provide a reliable service across difficult terrain and through severe weather events is critical.
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in the longer term. These investments will focus on improving the safety and liveability of regional communities by providing sustainable transport choices and reducing the mix of freight traffic with local traffic. This additional capacity will also support more industry development through efficient freight movement and more reliable access for tourism.
an efficient and connected freight network that facilitates the movement of goods between mines and ports.
Queensland economy annually and employs more than 18 700 people. Investment in the right infrastructure to further enable tourism and ensure that tourism products and attractions meet contemporary visitor expectations is vital. In the 201112 State Budget, the Queensland Government committed to an extra $83 million for tourism events over four years. The foreshore development at Cairns Cityport, which will become a world-class waterfront facility, will strengthen Cairns reputation as the pre-eminent gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Completion of the Cairns cruise ship terminal, which is part of the Cityport Masterplan, is another example of supporting tourism and liveability in Far North Queensland. Improved cruise ship facilities could lead to Cairns becoming a home port, with the associated economic benefits this would bring from supporting service and supply industries. A future development of the Port Douglas waterfront could transform the area into a site of exemplar environmental design set among the pristine natural environment, making it a world-class tourism destination.
The Far North Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy confirms that in the short-term, augmentation of the Cairns water supply is required and supports Cairns Regional Council investigations into the Mulgrave River aquifer as the next potential supply source. In addition, the strategy recommends a review of water supply security requirements in the Tablelands Regional Council communities. A range of projects are being undertaken to secure water supply to Port Douglas and Mossman in partnership with Cairns Regional Council and the Australian Government.
Transport Plan for the part of the region covered by the Far North Queensland Regional Plan 20092031. The Cairns Transit Network will be an attractive, fast, frequent and reliable bus-based transit network that will be custom built to fit with the Cairns lifestyle and climate. The expansive network will give buses priority in separate bus or transit lanes, or on dedicated busways in the longer term. It will connect Cairns from Palm Cove to Gordonvale and the neighbourhoods in between, including key growth areas in the Cairns southern corridor. A Principal Cycle Network Plan has been completed for the area of the region covered by the Far North Queensland Regional Plan 20092031. The longer term vision is to extend the recently constructed cycleway facility from the Cairns city centre to Aeroglen, north to Palm Cove, and south to Gordonvale, further connecting key destinations and attractions along the popular esplanade precinct. This sets a precedent for safe, connected, high quality cycle infrastructure that meets the needs of both residents and visitors.
the needs of the growing and ageing population, and make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of local Indigenous people. The Queensland Government plans to complete the Cairns Base Hospital Redevelopment by 2014 and enhance access to chronic disease and primary health care services for communities in Torres Strait. In the medium to longer term, population growth in the Cairns southern growth corridor will require new health infrastructure to be deliveredland has been acquired at Edmonton for this purpose. The impact of increasing mining and resources development activity, and seasonal population fluctuations associated with tourism, are among the factors considered when planning current and future health services and infrastructure.
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Community services Arts and entertainment Cairns Entertainment Precinct (planning) Lockhart River Arts Centre Wik and Kugu Arts and Craft Centre Aurukun Communities Residential care facilities (child safety) Crisis Accommodation Program Saibai Island retail store Far North Queensland long-term housing program Far North Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) Remote Indigenous Housing Program Services for Indigenous Communities (integrated social infrastructure) Remote Indigenous land and infrastructure subdivision program Torres Strait Island Regional Council Regional waste disposal strategy and facilities Cairns Regional Council Cairns City Centre Master Plan Daintree Gateway Master Plan Port Douglas Masterplan implementation Botanic Gardens - tanks Community safety Cyclone shelters Lotus Glen Correctional Centre expansion Procurement Delivery Concept Market 443 < 100m Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Concept Concept Preproject Preproject < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m Pre-project Preproject < 100m Delivery Delivery Delivery Delivery Delivery Delivery Pre-project Delivery Pre-project Program Program Program Program Program Program Premarket Program Preproject < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 100m < 10m < 100m < 10m < 500m Preliminary assessment Delivery Delivery Concept Market Premarket 1 < 10m < 10m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Premarket Preproject
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Fire station Ambulance stations (up to 1) Police Lockhart River - replacement police station Badu Island - new police station Far North Queensland additional district and local police stations (up to 1 of each) Sport and recreation All abilities playgrounds New Mapoon Northern Outlook Activities Centre Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Cairns Cairns Regional Council Sports facilities renewal program Manunda Sporting Precinct Edmonton Leisure Centre stages 2-4 Walker Road Sporting Precinct (Edmonton) Smithfield Sporting Precinct Alley Park Sporting Precinct Redlynch Community Sports Facility Development of a major sporting stadium Economic infrastructure Regional Airport Development Scheme (Bamaga, Burketown, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Normanton, Pormpuraaw, Horn Island, Innisfail, Karumba, Lockhart River, Mareeba) Far North Queensland (Cairns regional) industrial estate program Cairns Foreshore Development Tablelands Regional Council Mareeba Airport redevelopment Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mitigating rising sea levels (seawalls and other works) Regional dredging South of the Embley - RTA Weipa Pty Ltd1
< 10m
< 10m
Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Business case Preliminary assessment Business case Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Pre-project
< 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Pre-project
Preproject
< 100m
Pre-project Delivery
Preproject Program
Delivery
Preproject
< 100m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Education and training Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 6 Kindergartens, Early Years Centres, Indigenous Child and Family Centres or Early Learning and Care Centres) TAFE upgrades Additional school accommodation program Primary school program (up to 1) Primary school program (up to 3) Secondary School program (up to 2) James Cook University Daintree Rainforest Observatory Preliminary assessment Delivery Delivery Program Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available 25 33 6 < 10m
Delivery
Program
< 10m
The Cairns Institute building construction (Stage 1 and 2) Tropical Queensland Centre for Oral Health Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Energy Powerlink Cardwell to Tully 132kV transmission line replacement High Road Wind Farm - Transfield Services Limited Health Thursday Island Chronic Disease Centre Torres Strait staff accommodation Cairns and Hinterland Health Workforce Australia Training Facility Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre Cairns Base Hospital - planned procedure centre Cairns Base Hospital Redevelopment (including Cairns radiation oncology facility) Atherton Hospital expansion Mareeba Hospital expansion Thursday Island Hospital expansion Cairns South new health services precinct Cairns South new hospital Local government buildings Local government buildings program Research James Cook University Queensland Tropical Health Alliance
Premarket Premarket Concept Concept Preproject Market Concept Concept Concept Preproject Preproject 455
< 100m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 100m
< 500m < 100m < 500m < 100m Not Available
Program
Program
< 100m
Procurement
Premarket
< 100m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Transport Active transport network Principal cycle network Public transport network Cairns Transit Network Bus Rapid Transit - stage 1 Bus Rapid Transit - stage 2 Bus Rapid Transit - stage 3 Bus Rapid Transit - stage 4
2
Pre-project
Preproject
< 100m
Strategic road network Bruce Highway Cardwell Range realignment Wrights Creek Bridge upgrade Mulgrave River Bridge southern approach upgrade 6 Cairns Southern Access Corridor stage 1 (Sheehy Road to Kate Street) Cairns Southern Access Corridor stage 2 Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale duplication stage 1 Edmonton to Gordonvale duplication stage 2 Innisfail Bypass Eubanangee Swamp realignment Peninsula Developmental Road (Mount Molloy - Coen) upgrades, including new Laura River Bridge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community access Kennedy Developmental Road (Mt Garnet Hughenden) staged upgrades Cairns Western Arterial Road (intersection and cycleway improvements) Kuranda Range Road upgrade - continue to identify and deliver solutions to improve safety and reliability Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements Cairns regional road network improvements Smithfield Bypass Regional and remote access road upgrades Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works Delivery Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Business case Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Delivery Delivery Business case Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Market Concept Preproject Premarket Concept Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Market Program Market Program Program Program Preproject Concept Preproject Preproject 43 < 10m < 10m > 1b < 500m < 100m < 500m < 500m 18 < 500m 115 < 100m < 100m < 500m < 500m Not Available < 500m Not Available Not Available Not Available
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Transport Planning Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development Local government network Local government road, drainage and bridge network program Tablelands Regional Council Transport infrastructure upgrades Cairns Regional Council Smithfield Village Drive Reseals & asphalt program Pavement maintenance program CBD multi-storey carpark Extension of Logomeir Road, Edmonton Lake Street extension Water and sewerage Water Dam safety upgrade program Local government water program Cairns Regional Council Mulgrave River Aquifer Stage 1 (includes Southern Water Treatment Plant) Barron River water supply scheme Sewerage Local government sewerage program Cassowary Coast Regional Council Cardwell sewerage reticulation system & treatment plant Tablelands Regional Council Malanda sewerage reticulation network and treatment plant Torres Strait Island Regional Council Hammond Island sewerage scheme and new treatment plant Poruma sewerage scheme and new treatment plant Regional asset sustainability project Cairns Regional Council Mossman Waste Water Treatment Plant - full upgrade Bramston Beach Sewerage Treatment Plant Cooya, Newell & Wonga Beach community sewerage reticulation Procurement Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Premarket Preproject Preproject < 100m < 100m < 100m $369 million Procurement Procurement Delivery Premarket Premarket Market 20 < 100m < 100m Delivery Program < 100m Business case Concept < 100m Program Program < 500m Business case Business case Preproject Preproject < 100m < 100m Program Program Program Program < 100m < 500m Pre-project Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Program Program Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m Delivery Preproject < 100m Program Program < 1b Delivery Program < 100m
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets
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Local government led infrastructure projects Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Far North Queensland region including the:
State government
Local government
Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. RTA Weipa Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Aluminium within the Rio Tinto Alcan Group. 2. Includes the new Cairns city centre bus station and the James Cook University bus station. Also includes additional bus stop upgrades across the Cairns urban area. 3. Includes three priority sections: Smithfield to James Cook University; Moody Creek to Earlville; and Bentley Park to Mount Peter. Also includes additional bus stop upgrades across the Cairns urban area. 4. Includes three priority sections: city centre to Moody Creek; city centre to Aeroglen; and Cairns Base Hospital to Redlynch. Also includes additional new bus stations in Gordonvale and Palm Cove. 5. Includes the remaining sections: Cairns Base Hospital to Redlynch; Redlynch to Smithfield; James Cook University to Palm Cove; Aeroglen to Smithfield, Earlville to Bentley Park; and Mount Peter to Gordonvale. 6. Includes $40m federal government commitment.
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Saibai Island
Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre Badu Island new police station Thursday Island Chronic Disease Centre
Badu Island
Leg
Mapoon
Weipa
Weipa Port Lockhart River
Pormpuraaw
Kowanyama
Cooktown
Wujal Wujal
Inset 1
Kennedy Developmental Road (Mount Garnet Hughenden) staged upgrades Karumba Burketown Doomadgee Croydon Karumba Port Normanton Cardwell to Tully 132kv transmission line replacement Georgetown Mareeba Atherton
Cairns
Gordonvale Innisfail
Cairns Port
Mourilyan Port Tully Cardwell Lucinda Cardwell Range realignment Lucinda Port
Townsville
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Inset 1 Cairns
Cairns Foreshore Development
gend
Major mineralised zones
Base metals Coal Oil field Ports Gas field Airports Oil and gas field Water Research Public transport
ng infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Cairns Base Hospital redevelopment Cairns Entertainment Precinct (planning) Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE redevelopment Cairns Southern Access Corridor Lotus Glen Correctional Centre expansion Mareeba Airport upgrade
Cairns Port
Cairns
Bruce H i g hw ay
Mareeba
To To wn sv ill e
Gordonvale
Mulgrave River Bridge Southern approach upgrade
Townsville Port
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North Queensland
The North Queensland region includes the local government areas of Palm Island, Hinchinbrook, Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, McKinlay, Cloncurry and Mount Isa.
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Regional snapshot
Population
260 722 people (2010), 380 700 (2031) Home to 5.8% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Mining and minerals Tourism Agriculture Defence Government administration
Land area
16.2% of Queensland
Long known as the mining and minerals processing powerhouse of Queensland, North Queensland has one of the most diversified economies in Australia, and is an example of successful regional development.
North Queensland has a strong agricultural base, particularly beef and sugar production, and supports major defence and government administration. The regions key centre, Townsville, is emerging as Queenslands second capital city, centrally located in terms of Queenslands economic zones for minerals, logistics, agriculture, tourism and coal, with growing potential in tropical expertise and clean energy. The Mount Isa to Townsville corridor, incorporating the Mount Isa rail line and the Barkly and Flinders highways are the key transport infrastructure links impacting on development of this region.
The population of North Queensland is projected to increase by about 120 000 people over the next 20 years. The majority of this growth is expected to occur in and around Townsville. Significant infrastructure demand will be driven by residential and industrial expansion, particularly around Townsvilles northern beaches and the Townsville State Development Area. Population growth in Mount Isa is predicted to fluctuate, however it will remain the major service centre in north-west Queensland. Many areas of the region, particularly low lying coastal areas, are vulnerable to extreme weather events such as flooding and storm surges. Adaptation and risk mitigation measures will need to be key considerations in infrastructure planning for areas such as the Townsville State Development Area and airport, low lying areas of the Townsville central business district (CBD), inner suburbs and key transport connections.
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Economic diversity
As the regions economy has grown, the North Queensland region has attracted major facilities, establishing itself as a key centre for mineral processing in northern Australia, transport and logistics, public administration, agriculture, education, research and development, health services, and a wide range of public and private sector professional services. Public and private investment in infrastructure is supporting the emergence of the North Queensland region as a hub for clean energy initiatives. This investment is being led by the Australian Government, Queensland Government, Ergon Energy and Townsville City Council. Key initiatives which lay the foundation for the regions clean energy industries include the Solar City Project, a smart grid trial labelled as Energy Sense Community, an Ergon Energy network demand management pilot, and a large scale commercial and industrial demand management trial.
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north-west Queensland. The ports connection to the Townsville State Development Area is important for its long-term development as a minerals processing, logistics and employment hub.
one of the most significant supply chain and logistics routes in Queensland. Secure and competitively priced power supply is critical in supporting the regions attractiveness as an investment destination and improving the viability of new resources projects. The Queensland Government has facilitated a customer driven competitive process to determine a long-term energy solution for north-west Queensland. From a potential five energy proposals at the commencement of the competitive process, the $1.5 billion CopperString transmission line from Woodstock, south of Townsville to Mount Isa, and the $500 million local gas-fired Diamantina Power Station are the two most viable energy options being considered by north-west Queensland energy customers. On 6 October 2011, Xstrata Copper issued a press release stating that it had agreed to a 17 year contract for the future provision of its energy supply from the proposed Diamantina Power Station from 2013-30. With Xstrata being a major industrial energy customer in north-west Queensland, this decision could be pivotal in determining the final outcome of the competitive process.
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Future planning will also look to optimise the use of Lake Moondarra and Lake Julius to achieve appropriate security of supply for Mount Isa and the Mount Isa mines. The regions water resources, particularly the Burdekin Falls Dam, present a major long-term competitive advantage. In the short-term, there is planning to improve operation of Townsvilles water sources to achieve security of supply, and timing of the future raising of Burdekin Falls Dam. Planning will also consider associated infrastructure, including the Burdekin to Moranbah pipeline augmentation. To support resource industry growth, a pipeline may be constructed from Gorge Weir to mining interests in the northern Bowen Basin. Timing will depend on commercial agreements and the commencement of mining operations.
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In the short-term, delivery of new sport and recreation infrastructure in the region, such as the upgrade to the netball courts at the Murray Sports Complex and the recently completed multi-purpose indoor centre at Julia Creek, demonstrates the Queensland Governments commitment to deliver high quality community facilities to the North Queensland region.
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Community services Communities Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) North Queensland long-term housing program North Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Positive Futures Accommodation (disabilities services) Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/ community centres program Cleveland Youth Detention Centre expansion Remote Indigenous Housing Program Services for Indigenous Communities (integrated social infrastructure) Remote Indigenous land and infrastructure program office subdivision program Burdekin Shire Council Kirknie landfill cell liner (environmental protection requirement) Cloncurry Shire Council Cloncurry Community Precinct Townsville City Council Jezzine Barracks development Community safety Maintenance of Bell 412 helicopter Cyclone shelters Disaster management warehouse Ambulance stations (up to 1) Townsville City Council Disaster coordination centre Police Townsville District - police facility District police facilities (up to 3) Program Program Program Program < 100m < 100m Pre-project Preproject < 10m Procurement Procurement Procurement Pre-project Market Concept Market Preproject 2 < 10m 6 < 100m Delivery Preproject < 100m Delivery Market 9 Pre-project Preproject < 10m Delivery Delivery Delivery Pre-project Preliminary assessment Delivery Pre-project Delivery Pre-project Program Program Program Premarket Concept Market Preproject Program Preproject 184 < 10m < 10m < 100m < 10m < 10m < 100m < 10m < 10m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Sport and recreation Townsville netball courts Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Townsville Burdekin Shire Council Refurbish 50m pool Townsville City Council Aquatic Centre southern suburbs Economic infrastructure Regional Airport Development Scheme (Ayr, Camooweal, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Hughenden, Richmond) Townsville Marine Precinct Port of Townsville improvements Townsville regional industrial estate program Cloncurry Shire Council Cloncurry industrial land development Townsville City Council Flood damage works Cloncurry load-out facility - CuDeco Ltd Education and training Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 14 Kindergartens, Indigenous Child and Family Centres or Early Learning and Care Centres) Trade Training Centres in Schools Program TAFE upgrade Primary school program (up to 4) Primary school program (up to 3) Secondary school program (up to 1) James Cook University Uni Village (Discovery Rise) Vet and biomedical bundle projects Program Delivery Program Not Available Not Available Not Available 10 13 < 100m Delivery Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Program Concept Concept Program Program Program < 100m < 10m < 100m < 500m < 500m < 100m Pre-project Preliminary assessment Preproject Not Available 40 < 500m Delivery Market 6 Pre-project Delivery Preliminary assessment Pre-project Program Market Premarket Preproject 121 < 500m < 100m < 100m Pre-project Preproject < 10m Pre-project Preproject < 10m Procurement Program Premarket Program < 10m < 10m
Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Energy Powerlink Yabulu South to Ingham transmission line replacement Ingham South to Cardwell 132kV transmission line replacement Cloncurry Solar Farm (government incentive) CopperString - CuString Pty Ltd & Leighton Contractors Limited Diamantina Power Station - APA Group
Commercial in Confidence
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Not Available
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Solar Flagship Round 2 - various proponents Health Cloncurry Hospital administration staff accommodation Cloncurry Hospital aged care annexe Mount Isa skills lab development North Queensland rehabilitation project Mount Isa Mount Isa Regional Cancer Centre Mount Isa Health Campus redevelopment James Cook University and Queensland Health accommodation Mount Isa Townsville Hospital expansion (including neo-natal intensive care unit and regional cancer centre) Townsville Hospital further expansion Townsville Base Hospital - planned procedure centre Ayr Hospital expansion Charters Towers Hospital expansion Local government buildings Local government buildings program Research SpyGlass Beef Research Facility James Cook University Tropical Biosecurity Laboratories Transport Active transport network Principal cycle network Public transport network Townsville Transit Network Townsville Transit Network - stage 1 Townsville Transit Network - stage 2 Townsville Transit Network - stage 3 Townsville Transit Network - stage 4
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Pre-project
Premarket Premarket Preproject Preproject Premarket Market Preproject Market Concept Preproject Concept Concept 437 66
< 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m
< 10m
Program
Program
< 500m
Pre-project
Premarket
< 100m
Pre-project
Premarket
< 100m
Pre-project
Preproject
< 100m
Rail Mount Isa rail line priority works Mount Isa - Townsville rail corridor (including Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor) Delivery Pre-project Market Preproject 102 < 500m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Strategic road network Bruce Highway Burdekin road safety audit outcomes Rehabilitate Burdekin River Bridge Burdekin deviation Sandy Corner to Collinsons Lagoon upgrade5 Townsville Southern Access Corridor stage 1 6 Townsville Southern Access Corridor stage 2 7 Townsville Douglas Arterial duplication Townsville Ring Road - stage 4
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Preliminary assessment Delivery Pre-project Business case Business case Preliminary assessment Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Pre-project
Premarket Market Preproject Premarket Premarket Concept Market Preproject Preproject Concept Concept Concept Preproject 110 44
< 100m
< 500m Not Available < 500m < 100m < 100m Not Available
Townsville Northern Access Corridor upgrade Cattle and Frances Creek bridge upgrades Yellow Gin Creek bridge upgrade Haughton River Bridge upgrade Ingham to Cardwell Range deviation Flinders Highway Flinders Highway (Richmond - Julia Creek) rehabilitate and overlay sections Flinders Highway (Townsville to Cloncurry) upgrades Flinders Highway bridge widening program Landsborough Highway Landsborough Highway upgrades Kynuna to Cloncurry Townsville Port Access Road (stage 2) Eastern Access Corridor Kennedy Developmental Road (The Lynd Winton) seal sections Garbutt - Upper Ross Road (Dalrymple Road / Banfield Drive) realign traffic lanes Barkly Highway safety and capacity upgrades - Cloncurry to Mt Isa Townsville regional road network improvements Regional and remote access road upgrades9 Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works Transport planning Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development
Market
Concept Concept
Preliminary assessment Delivery Delivery Business case Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Delivery
Concept Market Market Premarket Concept Preproject Preproject Program Preproject 102 34
< 100m
< 100m < 100m < 500m < 500m < 1b < 500m
Delivery
Program
< 100m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Local government network Local government road, drainage and bridge network program Burdekin Shire Council Plantation Creek - Giddy Road Bridge Plantation Creek Bridge Townsville City Council Dalrymple Road crossing of Bohle River Water and sewerage Water Dam safety upgrade program Local government water program Cloncurry Shire Council Cloncurry Water Treatment Plant Mount Isa City Council Water mains renewal Burdekin Shire Council Water Supply - treatment of iron and manganese Lilliesmere Dam upgrade including drainage (Ayr Flood Study) Water augmentation - Mount Kelly Water augmentation - Sutcliffe Estate Sewerage Local government sewerage program Hinchinbrook Shire Council Sewering of beach areas including Allingham, Taylors Beach, Lucinda and Halifax Burdekin Shire Council Sutcliffe Estate area sewerage Alva sewerage construction Groper Creek sewerage Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Preproject Preproject Preproject < 10m < 10m < 10m $290 million Preliminary assessment Concept < 100m Program Program < 500m Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m Pre-project Preproject < 100m Delivery Premarket < 10m Program Program Program Program < 500m < 1b Preliminary assessment Premarket < 100m Pre-project Pre-project Preproject Preproject < 10m < 10m Program Program < 1b
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets Local government led infrastructure projects
Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the North Queensland region including the:
Blakey Crossing reconstruction Sewer augmentation project Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Queensland Infrastructure Plan 2011 57
State government
Local government
Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. Includes city centre bus station and upgraded bus stops across the urban area. 2. Includes bus priority in the city centre, new bus stations at Aitkenvale, James Cook University/Townsville Hospital and Thuringowa Central. 3. Includes city centre to Aitkenvale bus rapid transit spine, new Fairfield bus station, bus network infrastructure in Rocky Springs. 4. Includes bus rapid transit extension from Aitkenvale to Thuringowa and development of Upper Ross rapid transit spine. 5. Includes $50m federal government commitment. 6. Includes $110m federal government commitment. 7. Subject to private sector investment. 8. Includes $160m federal government commitment. 9. Includes Kennedy, Burke, and Wills developmental roads to improve accessibility to remote communities in North Queensland.
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Legend
Existing infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Karumba
Mount Isa Health Campus redevelopment Camooweal Mount Isa Regional Cancer Centre
Cloncurry Solar Farm (government incentive) Cloncurry Hospital aged care annexe
SpyGlass Beef Research Facility Flinders Highway (Richmond - Julia Creek) rehabilitate and overlay sections Richmond Hughenden
Mount Isa
Cloncurry
Julia Creek
Barkly Highway safety and capacity upgrades Cloncurry to Mount Isa McKinlay Duchess Kynuna
Dajarra
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Inset 1 Townsville
Port of Townsville improvements
Cairns
Cairns Port
Br uc e
Hig
Townsville Port
hw ay
Mourilyan Port
Cleveland Youth Detention Centre expansion Townsville Ring Road stage 4 Townsville Douglas Arterial duplication Townsville Hospital expansion
Townsville
To Ma ck ay
Yabula South to Ingham transmission line replacement Lucinda Ingham Sandy Corner to Collinsons Lagoon upgrade Burdekin Road safety audit outcomes Lucinda Port
Inset 1
Townsville Port
Townsville
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Regional snapshot
Population
176 236 people (2010), 279 800 (2031) Home to 3.9% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Mining Manufacturing Agriculture Tourism
Land area
5.2% of Queensland
Located between Rockhampton and Townsville, and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, the lifestyle and natural resources of the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region continues to be a drawcard for people from Australia and around the world.
The region contains substantial high quality natural resources, particularly mineral resources and productive agricultural land. The Bowen Basin has Australias largest coal deposit and is one of the nations largest coal producers. As one of the fastest growing economies in Queensland, Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday is characterised by strong mining, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism sectors that have developed on the back of an abundance of natural resources. Expansion of the resources sector is driving demand for social infrastructure, housing and transport infrastructure.
Mackay has emerged as a major centre for mining services, transport, logistics and manufacturing. Long-term planning is underway to ensure there is an adequate supply of industrial land to meet the growing needs of these sectors as businesses establish or expand. The region is expected to increase in population by about 100 000 over the next 20 years, with the majority of growth to occur in the principal regional centre of Mackay. It is anticipated that the major centres of Bowen, Moranbah, Proserpine, Sarina, Airlie Beach and Cannonvale will also experience a level of growth. While bringing many benefits, rapid economic growth has placed pressure on the regions housing affordability. To help facilitate land availability, infrastructure provision and housing diversity, Urban Development Areas managed by the Urban Land Development Authority have been established at Moranbah and Andergrove.
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Freight movement
The proposed upgrade to the Eton Range and bypass of Walkerston will improve safety for significant volumes of heavy vehicles supplying fuel and mining equipment to the Bowen Basin, and grain and livestock from the hinterland. This will enhance overall supply chain reliability for the mining industry and improve the level of service for commuting mine related traffic. Other priorities include improving road and rail access between Mackay and the Bowen and Galilee basins, and facilitating rail corridor development that supports industry provision of efficient rail linkages between the Galilee Basin and Abbot Point. Additional priorities include managing freight in the Mackay urban area through upgrades to existing freight routes. The Mackay Ring Roada new alternative Bruce Highway alignmentis proposed, which will connect to the Port of Mackay, removing substantial volumes of heavy vehicle traffic from the Mackay urban centre and improving the reliability of freight movements.
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contribute to Queensland's trade growth, particularly in the resources sector. Planning in the APSDA has identified a selected infrastructure corridor linking the northern part of the industry precinct and the proposed multi-cargo facility. Planning work undertaken has also identified potential development parcels and investigation areas for large scale industry.
university, creating a knowledge village at the campus to further improve school based links with the TAFE and Central Queensland University. In the long-term, consideration may be given to a centre of excellence in training for the regions key sectors.
supported by established airport infrastructure. The Queensland Government, with the support of the Whitsunday Regional Council, has delivered an upgrade to the Whitsunday Coast Airport passenger terminal to improve the airports appearance, functionality and passenger comfort. Being the closest major mainland airport to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands, this airport is an important gateway into one of Australias most popular tourist destinations.
Supporting tourism
The tourism industry in the region directly accounts for over 6800 jobs and contributes over $514 million to the economy. The aim is to develop the tourism industry in the Whitsunday region to be one of the top 10 tropical island destinations in the world. There is also an opportunity to develop nature based tourism by establishing low impact ecotourism holiday accommodation in, or adjacent to, protected areas. The Mackay Whitsunday Tourism Opportunity Plan outlines opportunities for new tourism infrastructure in the region. Progressive duplication of sections of the Proserpine to Shute Harbour Road, in conjunction with intersection upgrades at major junctions, will also facilitate and assist in the development of tourism in this area. The Whitsunday Islands and the coastal region are a prime tourism destination
In the short-term, the Queensland Government plans to complete the Mackay Base Hospital expansion by 2013. Health service planning will be undertaken to determine future health service needs.
Infrastructure investment decisions in the future should also consider alternative mechanisms for service delivery, such as increased use of helicopter-based services and fixed-wing aircraft. Onsite mine accommodation may result in an increased risk of structural fires and emergency incidents that may require response from fire and ambulance services. To meet the long-term needs of regional centres, new or redeveloped fire and ambulance stations are proposed for the region. Co-location of emergency service facilities is a consideration where land and other efficiencies can be achieved. The Queensland Police Service will continue to expand its presence in the region in the long-term to support strong growth in resident and visitor numbers, and associated demand for services. This will ensure the area remains safe and secure.
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passenger demands. It will help plan for coordinated infrastructure responses to economic and social drivers that respond to growth in the region. This will include an enhanced public transport network that provides a range of passenger transport services and initiatives that could include urban buses, taxis, ferries, long distance travel and community-based transportation concessions. A safe and connected cycle network will also be delivered in the longterm. The expansion of public and active transport routes in the region will deliver energy efficient modes of transport that responds to issues such as climate change, oil vulnerability, affordable living and obesity.
services in the growing regional centre areas in accordance with regional plans. New kindergarten services in Clermont, Mackay North, Marian, Queens Beach and Sarina will ensure every child can access a quality kindergarten program. A new secondary school scheduled to open in the Mackay northern beaches area in 2013, and additional schools
planned in the Mackay area will support future growth in this region. Establishing trade training centres in schools at Bowen, Mackay, Clermont, Capella and Dysart, which is an important component of the Australian Governments Education Revolution, will help to improve education and skills training in the region.
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Current status
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Community services Communities Strengthening non-government organisations Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) Whitsunday Mackay long-term housing program Whitsunday Mackay Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Isaac Regional Council Replace accommodation dongas Middlemount Bluegum Estate (Nebo) connection of services Employee housing - Moranbah Moranbah Youth and Community Centre Ilbilbie Hall Isaac Trust - affordable housing Community safety Cyclone shelters Ambulance stations (up to 2) Isaac Regional Council Auxiliary staffed fire/rescue station Clermont Police Police stations (up to 4) Sport and recreation Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Mackay Isaac Regional Council Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre Moranbah Economic infrastructure Abbot Point industrial precinct Land acquisition Service infrastructure Procurement Preliminary assessment State government Local government Private sector Pre-market Concept < 100m < 100m Delivery Market 6 Program Program < 10m Pre-project Pre-project < 100m Preliminary assessment Market
Not Available
< 10m
< 10m
Procurement Pre-project
Concept Pre-project
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Concept Concept Pre-project Pre-project
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Project name
Current status
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Abbot Point Port investigations Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal investigation Mackay region industrial land acquisition Regional airport development scheme (Bowen, Collinsville, Clermont) Isaac Regional Council Potters Field land development (Moranbah) Old Pony Club site land development (Moranbah) Clermont Airport upgrade Clermont Airport security upgrade Hay Point HPX3 Expansion - BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance1 Abbot Point Coal Terminal 2 - BHP Billiton Abbot Point Coal Terminal 3 - Hancock Coal Pty Ltd Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project Adani Mining Pty Ltd Goonyella to Abbot Point Rail - BHP Billiton MetCoal Holdings Pty Ltd Project Iron Boomerang - East West Line Parks Ltd Education and training Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 10 Kindergartens or Indigenous Child and Family Centres) Mackay TAFE training facility at Central Queensland University Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Secondary school program (up to 2) Primary school program (up to 2) Primary school program (up to 2) Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Central Queensland University Student accomodation (Mackay)
Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Pre-project Delivery Preliminary Assessment Preliminary Assessment Preliminary Assessment Pre-project Pre-project
Market Market Market Pre-project Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
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Energy Ergon Energy Reinforce supply to Airlie Beach (Riordanvale) Reinforce supply to Bowen Basin Health Mackay Base Hospital expansion Mackay Base Hospital further expansion Sarina Hospital expansion Bowen Hospital expansion Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Market Concept Concept Concept 409 < 500m < 100m < 500m Pre-project Pre-project Program Program < 100m < 100m
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Project name
Current status
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Local government buildings Local government buildings program Mackay Regional Council New Paget Depot with offices and industrial buildings Isaac Regional Council Corporate office - Moranbah Transport Active transport network Principal cycle network Public transport network Mackay Transit Network Mackay Transit Network - stage 1 Mackay Transit Network - stage 2 Mackay Transit Network - stage 3 Mackay Transit Network - stage 4
2 3
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Program
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Strategic road network Bruce Highway Sarina southern access upgrade Sarina northern access upgrade Mackay southern access upgrade Mackay northern access upgrade Mackay intersection upgrades - stage 1 Mackay intersection upgrades - stage 2 Mackay Ring Road planning Mackay Ring Road Sarina to Mackay duplication Goorganga Plains upgrade (planning and preservation) Sandy Gully Bridge upgrade Jumper Creek upgrade Proserpine duplication Bowen deviation Peak Downs Highway Peak Downs Highway (Nebo - Mackay) - Walkerston bypass pre-project works Eton Range planning Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Concept Concept Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project < 10m < 10m < 500m < 100m < 500m Delivery Preliminary assessment Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Market Concept Market Pre-project Concept Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Concept Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project 50 < 500m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 1b Not Available < 10m < 100m Not Available Not Available Not Available 10 < 100m
Peak Downs Highway safety upgrades (including Eton Range) Peak Downs Highway upgrades (City Gates to Mackay Eungella Road) Peak Downs Highway upgrades Walkerston Bypass
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Pre-project Pre-project Concept
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ < 100m < 100m < 100m
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road improvements Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road improvements - future stages Fursden Creek Bridge (Glenella Connection Road) construct bridge and approaches Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Peak Downs Highway and Alpha - Clermont Road) Mackay regional road network improvements Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works Transport planning Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development Local government network Local government road, drainage and bridge network program Isaac Regional Council Grasstree Road realignment Gravel resheeting, Mackenzie River Huntley Road rehabilitation Isaac town precinct upgrades Regional road maintenance Mackay Regional Council Connors Road reconstruction and upgrading between Archibald Street and Farrellys Road Shute Harbour Marina - Shute Harbour Marina Development Pty Ltd Water and sewerage Water Burdekin to Moranbah pipeline augmentation Gorge Weir to Byerwen Mine Pipeline Project Moranbah to Alpha Pipeline Project Connors River Dam and pipelines to Moranbah Dam Safety Upgrade Program Local government water program Isaac Regional Council Moranbah water supply Nebo water supply Sewerage Local government sewerage program Isaac Regional Council Glenden Sewer rehabilitation stage 1 Moranbah Sewerage Treatment Plant Augmentation
Pre-project
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Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets Local government led infrastructure projects
Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region including the:
State government
Local government
Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. Project value is estimated to be US$2.5 billion. 2. Includes upgraded bus stops across the urban area. 3. Includes Mackay City Centre and northern beaches bus stations and bus priority at intersections across the Mackay urban area. 4. Includes bus rapid transit spine across the Mackay city centre and new bus depot north side of Mackay 5. Includes northern bus rapid transit spine from city centre
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Legend
Existing infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Proserpine
Collinsville
Moranbah
Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Peak Downs Highway and Alpha-Clermont Road) Dysart
Mi Clermont
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Whitsunday Islands
Bruce Highway - Mackay intersection upgrades stage 1 Mackay Base Hospital expansion
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Central Queensland
The Central Queensland region includes the local government areas of Boulia, Diamantina, Winton, Barcoo, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo, Central Highlands, Banana, Woorabinda, Gladstone and Rockhampton.
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Regional snapshot
Population
235 903 people (2010), 358 800 (2031) Home to 5.2% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Agriculture Mining Liquefied natural gas Heavy industry
Land area
28.7% of Queensland
Safety upgrades on the Capricorn Highway Multi-purpose health services Baralaba and Winton
The region is a key agricultural, resources and industrial hub of Queenslands economy. In 2008, Central Queensland generated 40 per cent of the states coal production and 14 per cent of its agricultural production.
Covering approximately 30 per cent of the state, Central Queenslands resident population is expected to grow by about 123 000 people over the next 20 years. A significant proportion of this growth will occur in the eastern areas of the region, concentrated in the major service hubs of Rockhampton and Gladstone. This growth will continue to be a significant driver of demand for all forms of infrastructure, particularly to service the requirements of the resources and energy sectors, and especially for industrial and transportation infrastructure in and around Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald. Direct air and freight routes make Rockhampton the key logistics and freight hub connecting the Capricorn and Bruce highways. Its proximity to the Bowen Basin makes it a key service and logistics hub for the states coal industry, providing access to road, rail and air services.
Rockhampton also serves as the primary service centre for the regionhome to the full range of government and social services including retail, recreation, health, education and cultural facilities and activities. Gladstone is the key industrial hub on the central coast, with major multi-commodity port facilities. The cluster of resource processing industries nearby makes it a key site for the states resource sector. The emergence of an internationally significant coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, and LNG production and export facilities located within the Gladstone State Development Area (GSDA), are expected to provide a major boost to the regions economy over coming decades. A range of activities to support liveability and sustainability are underway to support anticipated population growth. The growing town of Emerald provides a key inland service hub for the Bowen Basin and surrounding agricultural production areas. In the west of the region, Longreach acts as a major activity centre and transport hub for western Queensland, supporting a growing outback tourism industry, and business and administrative services supporting the agriculture industry.
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The Coordinator-General has provided conditional approval for three coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export facilities on Curtis Island in the GSDA. These facilities are projected to collectively export tens of millions of tonnes of LNG to overseas markets each year through the Port of Gladstone. The StanwellGladstone Infrastructure Corridor State Development Area and the Callide Infrastructure Corridor State Development Area provide for co-location of multi-user liner infrastructure including gas transmission and water pipelines from Callide and Stanwell to the GSDA. Elsewhere, the Gracemere Stanwell Industrial Corridor has been identified as the key area for industrial land supply in the region. Selected for its strategic location and potential synergies with the Stanwell Power Station, as well as its strong transport links to resource regions in the west, Gladstone Port and southern markets, this corridor is considered vital in meeting long-term demand for industrial land in the region. Planning for improved access into the Gracemere Stanwell Industrial Corridor and investigations for regional scale industrial land use has commenced.
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improve on 200910 by 22 per cent to $30.8 billion in 20102011. A total of $95 million has been allocated to restore road access to remote communities in the west of the state, as well as providing critical freight routes for cattle transportation. The Rockhampton Airport has been allocated additional Commonwealth and state funding assistance for repair works. This region will also share in the $60 million cyclone shelter program of 10 new Category 5 cyclone shelters with a new shelter being built in Yeppoon ($30 million was generously gifted by the Emirati State of Abu Dhabi).
Enabling industrial development at this location will require significant investment in transport infrastructure.
Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline projects is anticipated. The timing of delivery of the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline will depend on the need to supplement existing water supplies from Awoonga Dam to Gladstone and the GSDA.
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mechanisms for service delivery, such as increased use of helicopter-based services and fixed-wing aircraft. Onsite mine accommodation may result in an increase in structural fires and emergency incidents that require response from fire and ambulance services.
Responding to growth in regional centres will require ongoing investment in new and upgraded schools, early childhood and community facilities.
integrated housing strategy, prepared in consultation with local councils and the Queensland Government. The purpose of these strategies is to initiate cooperative and coordinated approaches, including regional approaches, in consultation with other major project stakeholders and government agencies to resolve the cumulative impacts of multiple resources projects on the regions housing market.
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
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Current status
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Community services Communities Residential care facilities (child safety) Central Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) Winton Neighbourhood Centre Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/ community centres program Remote Indigenous Housing Program Remote Indigenous land and infrastructure program office subdivision program Gladstone Regional Council Philip Street - community services precinct Rockhampton Regional Council Lakes Creek landfill program New regional landfill Banana Shire Council Banana Shire waste strategy Regional waste management recycling centre Community safety Cyclone shelters Fire station and regional communication centre Environment and resource management National Parks infrastructure Police Calliope - police station upgrade Central Queensland district police stations (up to 3) Delivery Pre-project Market Preproject 3 < 100m Delivery Premarket < 10m Procurement Pre-project Concept Preproject < 10m < 10m Business case Preliminary assessment Market Preproject 12 < 100m Delivery Preliminary assessment Program Preproject < 100m < 100m Pre-project Preproject < 100m Delivery Delivery Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Market Program Program Premarket Concept Preproject Preproject 2 < 100m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
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Sport and recreation Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Rockhampton Gladstone Regional Council Boyne Tannum Sports Park development Rockhampton Regional Council South Rockhampton Swimming Pool Complex redevelopment Banana Shire Council Magavalis Sports Ground development (including delivery of recycled water) Biloela Aquatic Centre Arts and entertainment Gladstone Regional Council Gladstone Entertainment Centre - flat floor extension Economic infrastructure Regional Airport Development Scheme (Barcaldine, Bedourie, Birdsville, Blackall, Emerald, Longreach, Moura, Taroom, Windorah) Aldoga Industrial Precinct Aldoga Lot 12 Development Aldoga North Access Road Service infrastructure Port of Gladstone Port of Gladstone channel duplication investigation New tug facilities Western Basin dredging and disposal project Fishermans Landing Northern Expansion Project RG Tanna Coal Terminal RG Tanna Stockpile 22 RG Tanna Coal Terminal upgrades Stanwell to Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor Callide to Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor Clinton Industrial Estate Rockhampton region industrial estate program Gladstone Regional Council Gladstone Airport runway and terminal upgrade Delivery Program < 100m Procurement Program Program Program Preliminary assessment Pre-project Premarket Program Program Program Premarket Preproject < 100m < 500m < 10m < 100m < 100m < 100m Pre-project Procurement Program Delivery Premarket Premarket Program Program < 100m < 100m > 1b < 500m Procurement Procurement Preliminary assessment Premarket Premarket Premarket < 10m < 100m < 10m Preproject Procurement Premarket < 100m Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preproject Preproject < 100m < 100m Delivery Program < 100m Business case Concept < 100m Program Program < 10m
Pre-project
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Longreach Regional Council Longreach Airport redevelopment project Banana Shire Council Taroom Aerodrome upgrade Thangool airport upgrade to Q400 standard Shire wide industrial land development Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) - WICET consortium1 Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal Project (BICET) - Xstrata Coal Alpha Coal Project - Hancock Coal Pty Ltd Galilee Coal Project (Northern Export Facility) (aka China First) - Waratah Coal Galilee Power Station - Waratah Coal Central Queensland Gas Pipeline - Arrow Energy Education and training Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 10 Kindergartens, Indigenous Child and Family Centre or Early Learning and Care Centre) Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Primary school program (up to 1) Primary school program (up to 1) Secondary school program (up to 1) Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Energy Ergon Energy Reinforce supply to Capricorn Coast Reinforce supply to Emerald Powerlink Gladstone substation replacement New transmission line between Calvale and Stanwell substations Aldoga power station (1500mw) TRUenergy Health Gladstone Hospital renal services Gladstone Hospital expansion Mt Morgan multi-purpose health service Rockhampton Hospital student accommodation and teaching facilities Subject to federal funding State government Preliminary assessment Pre-project Delivery Delivery Premarket Preproject Market Market 14 3 < 10m < 500m Delivery Delivery Preliminary assessment Program Program Not Available 1800 < 500m < 500m Pre-project Pre-project Program Program < 100m < 100m Delivery Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Procurement Program < 100m Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Procurement Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Business case Preproject Concept Preproject Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available 400 2 000 1 000 7 000 8 300 > 1b < 100m < 100m < 100m Delivery Market 14
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Market Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ 245 < 500m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Rockhampton Hospital expansion (including regional cancer centre) Rockhampton Hospital - further expansion Rockhampton Adult Mental Health and Community Care Unit Longreach Hospital expansion Emerald Hospital expansion Biloela Hospital expansion Local government buildings Local government buildings program Banana Shire Council Public buildings Transport Active transport network Principal cycle network Public transport network Rockhampton Transit network Rockhampton Transit Network - stage 1 Rockhampton Transit Network - stage 2 Rockhampton Transit Network - stage 3 Rockhampton Transit Network - stage 4
2
Program
Program
< 500m
Preliminary assessment
Preproject
< 100m
Pre-project
Preproject
< 100m
Strategic road network Bruce Highway Fitzroy River floodplain study Yeppen Lagoon (Capricorn Highway intersection) upgrade 6 Yeppen floodplain upgrade Calliope crossroads upgrade Calliope duplication Rockhampton Bypass planning and land acquisitions Rockhampton northern access upgrade - stage 1 Rockhampton northern access upgrade - stage 2 Gladstone to Rockhampton duplication Dawson Highway (Gladstone - Biloela) Calliope Range deviation Capricorn Highway (Bushleys - Leichhardt Highway) overtaking lanes Business case Pre-project Business case Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Business case Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Business case Market Preproject Concept Concept Preproject Preproject Concept Preproject Preproject Market Concept 39 < 10m 5 < 100m < 1b < 500m Not Available < 100m < 100m Not Available Not Available
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Capricorn Highway (Rockhampton Duaringa) Gracemere Industrial Access Project Leichhardt Highway (Westwood - Taroom) Don River bridges replacement Gladstone Port Access Road 7 Gladstone road access upgrades 8 Landsborough Highway upgrades - Morven to Kynuna Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Capricorn Highway, Gregory Highway and Alpha - Clermont Road) Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works Transport planning Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development Local government network Local government road, drainage and bridge network program Gladstone Regional Council Glenlyon Road (4 laning and extension) Blain Drive grade separated railway crossing and bridge over Auckland Inlet Northern Connection Corridor (Gladstone to Agnes Water Arterial Connection) Southern Connection Corridor (Agnes Water to Baffle Creek) Water and sewerage Water Water pipeline from Clinton to Curtis Island Nathan Dam Nathan pipeline Reedy Creek to Glebe Weir pipeline Dam safety upgrade program Local government water program Banana Shire Council Storm water program (shire wide) Upgrade or reconstruct the Shires water treatment plants Gladstone Regional Council Agnes Water integrated water supply
Business case
Concept
< 100m
< 500m
Delivery Delivery
> 1b < 1b
Delivery
Program
< 100m
Program
Program
< 1b
Pre-project Pre-project
Pre-project
< 100m
Pre-project
< 100m
Pre-project Business case Business case Business case Preliminary assessment Program
< 100m < 1b < 1b < 500m < 100m < 500m
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Program
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Rockhampton Regional Council Gracemere industrial area project Sewerage Local government sewerage program Banana Shire Council Sewage plant upgrades to comply with environmental standards Gladstone Regional Council Curtis Island sewerage connection Procurement Market 42 $392 million Preliminary assessment Preproject < 100m Program Program < 500m Business case Preproject < 100m
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets Local government led infrastructure projects
Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Central Queensland region.
State government
Local government
Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. Information provided is subject to financial close on 15 September 2011 being achieved as forecast. Project cash flows are not available and are considered commercial-in-confidence. 2. Includes upgraded bus stops across the urban area. 3. Includes Rockhampton city centre and Central Queensland University bus station. 4. Includes bus priority spine along the Musgrave Street corridor. 5. Includes Gracemere park-and-ride facility. 6. Includes $40m federal government commitment. 7. Includes $50m federal commitment. 8. Upgrade of roads supporting development of Gladstone. Urban road upgrades include Phillip Street intersection upgrade and duplication at highways on city outskirts. Rural road upgrades include Gladstone timber bridge replacements, overtaking lanes and Landing Road intersection upgrade.
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Legend
Existing infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Townsville
Mount Isa
Winton
Boulia
Morella
Longreach
Bedourie
Blackall
Tambo Jundah
Birdsville
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Mt Morgan
Gladstone
Port of Gladstone Calliope Curtis Island Fishermans Landing Northern Expansion project
Biloela
Inset 2
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Port of Gladstone
Nathan Dam
Calliope
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Regional snapshot
Population
293 455 people (2010), 425 100 (2031) Home to 6.5% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Agriculture Fishing Tourism Manufacturing
Land area
3% of Queensland
Upgrade of Maryborough Hervey Bay Road between Torbanlea-Pialba Road and north of Dundowran Road Maryborough Trade Training Centre
Endowed with natural assets, the region provides a unique mix of economic opportunities and an enviable lifestyle. The economy of Wide Bay Burnett has traditionally been based around a strong agricultural industry, including fruit and vegetables, sugar production, pastoral activities and the processing of agricultural products.
These activities have flourished due to a favourable climate, proximity to markets and ports, and good quality natural assets. Tourism is a significant industry in the employment sector, particularly around Wide Bay and its coastal centres. Expansion of coal and gas industries in the nearby Surat Basin may provide new opportunities for employment, support services and export industries. More recently, the economy has broadened to encompass growth in aviation services, advanced manufacturing, aquaculture, food processing, marine, construction and service industries. Future infrastructure
requirements to support these new opportunities include aviation facilities, serviced industrial land and transport networks that provide access to markets. The population of Wide Bay Burnett is projected to increase by about 130 000 people in the next 20 years. The major centres of Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Gympie will predominantly share this growth. Growth will continue to put pressure on the regions environment, open spaces, productive rural land, infrastructure and social services particularly along the coast. The use of existing infrastructure needs to be maximised so that a balance between providing new infrastructure and upgrading existing infrastructure achieves the most efficient approach to supporting growth. Future infrastructure investments in Wide Bay Burnett need to integrate with land use planning, build on the regions existing competitive advantages in agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, and capitalise on new opportunities in the mining sector to expand the economy.
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in North Burnett may provide new or expanded opportunities for employment, manufacturing and services. If so, transport links with a suitable load capacity between the Wide Bay centres, North and South Burnett, the Surat Basin and strategic ports will ensure these opportunities can be maximised.
Partnerships with the Fraser Coast Regional Council and local industry will be vital in this process. In the short-term, Bundaberg Regional Council is upgrading the Bundaberg Airport to facilitate the operation of larger passenger aircraft able to fly direct to Australian mainland capital cities. It will also provide improved freight opportunities for specialist small crop value added products to be shipped to specialist markets.
Industry development sites have been identified at Maryborough in the expanded Moonaboola Industrial Estate. Investigations are continuing to identify additional industrial land at Gympie, particularly to meet the regions well developed manufacturing base and associated transport and logistics requirements.
expansion, including providing extra beds and an expanded emergency department, maternity unit and rehabilitation facilities. It will also deliver new regional cancer centres at Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, and improve access to oral health and mental health services in the region.
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The establishment of the Bundaberg Alliance Schools and other trade training centres in schools in the region will help prepare students for employment opportunities in local industries. New kindergarten services in Bundaberg South and Gympie South will ensure every child can access a quality kindergarten program. Additional schools will be delivered in response to future growth across the region.
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Current status
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Communities
Strengthening non-government organisations Hervey Bay Police Citizens Youth Club Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/ community centres program Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) Crisis Accommodation Program Positive Futures Accommodation (disabilities services) Wide Bay Burnett Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Remote Indigenous Housing Program Procurement Delivery Business case Delivery Delivery Pre-project Delivery Pre-project Program Market Concept Program Program Premarket Program Preproject 2 < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m
Community safety
Fire stations Ambulance stations Business case Pre-project Preproject Preproject < 10m < 10m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Current status
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Police
Police stations (up to 5) Economic infrastructure Regional Airport Development Scheme (Childers, Gin Gin, Monto, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Kingaroy) Moonaboola Industrial Estate - Stage 3 construction Bundaberg Industrial Park - Stage 2 construction Fraser Coast Regional Council Fraser Coast Airport Masterplan development Hervey Bay Airport industrial development Industrial land development Marine Industry Park, Maryborough Education and training Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 4 Kindergartens) Additional school accommodation program Trade Training Centres in Schools Program TAFE program (up to 1) Primary school program (up to 1) Primary school program (up to 1) Secondary school program (up to 1) Secondary school program (up to 1) Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Energy Energex Substation upgrades Ergon Energy Reinforce supply to Bundaberg (Avoca) Reinforce Supply to Maryborough North Reinforce Supply to Hervey Bay (Toogoom) Reinforce Supply to Hervey Bay (Booral) Reinforce Supply to Hervey Bay (Scarness) Reinforce Supply to Gayndah Powerlink South West Queensland augmentation Coopers Gap Wind Farm - AGL Energy Ltd Delivery Pre-project Program Not Available < 500m < 1b Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Program Program Program Program Program Program < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m Pre-project Program < 100m Delivery Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Program Program Program Market Preproject Program Program Program Program Not Available 25 12 < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 10m < 10m Pre-project Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Preproject Preproject Program Premarket < 100m < 10m < 10m < 100m Pre-project Preproject Preproject Preproject < 10m Pre-project Preproject < 100m
Pre-project Pre-project
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Project name
Current status
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Health Biggenden multi -purpose health service Bundaberg Hospital expansion Bundaberg Oral Health Clinic Bundaberg Regional Cancer Centre Bundaberg Skills Development Centre Bundaberg Adult Mental Health, Inpatient Unit and Community Care Cherbourg Community Health Centre Hervey Bay Pathology Laboratory Hervey Bay Regional Cancer Centre Hervey Bay Oral Health Clinic expansion Hervey Bay Adult Mental Health and Inpatient Unit Hervey Bay Hospital expansion Maryborough Adult Mental Health and Inpatient Unit Maryborough Hospital expansion Local government buildings Local government buildings program Transport Program Program < 500m Delivery Delivery Business case Business case Procurement Pre-project Procurement Delivery Business case Business case Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Market Market Market Market Premarket Preproject Premarket Market Market Concept Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject 5 10 < 10m < 100m < 500m < 10m < 500m 13 42 10 9 < 10m < 10m < 10m
Pre-project Pre-project
Preproject Preproject
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Market Market Preproject Preproject Program Preproject
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available 9 17 < 500m
Project name
Current status
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Maryborough to Isis Highway duplication Curra to Maryborough duplication Walker Street interchange Childers bypass Currajong Creek Bridge upgrade (south of Gin Gin) Burnett River Bridge rehabilitation Eidsvold - Theodore Road widen sections Wide Bay Burnett urban intersection upgrades5 Wide Bay Burnett freight network upgrades (including linkages to Surat Basin and Gladstone) Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works
Pre-project
< 500m
Delivery Delivery
Transport planning
Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development Delivery Program < 100m
Water
Dam safety upgrade program Local government water program Subject to federal funding State government Preliminary assessment Program Local government Private sector Program Program < 100m < 100m
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Project name
Current status
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Fraser Coast Regional Council Effluent reuse facilities Tinana trunk infrastructure Tiaro trunk infrastructure Howard / Torbanlea trunk infrastructure Maryborough stormwater improvements St Helens trunk infrastructure Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 10m < 100m
Sewerage
Local government sewerage program Fraser Coast Regional Council Aubinville Waste Water Treatment Plant Pulgul Waste Water Treatment Plant Nikenbah Waste Water Treatment Plant Pre-project Business case Pre-project Preproject Concept Preproject < 100m < 100m < 100m $237 million Program Program < 500m
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets Local government led infrastructure projects
Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Wide Bay Burnett region including the:
State government
Local government
Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. Includes upgraded bus stops across the urban area. 2. Includes Bundaberg city centre bus station and bus priority at intersections across the urban area. 3. Includes $388m federal government commitment. 4. Includes $100m federal government commitment. 5. Includes upgrades in Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Gympie.
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Existing infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Cabbage Tree Creek to Carmen Road and Back Creek Range realignments Mount Perry
Murgon
Nanango
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Inset 1 Bundaberg
Bundaberg Port Bundaberg Regional Cancer Centre Burnett River Bridge rehabilitation Bargara Bundaberg Port
Inset 1
Bundaberg
Innes Park Bundaberg mental health services
Bundaberg
Bargara Innes Park
Inset 2
Childers Howard Hervey Bay Torquay
den
Maryborough
Torquay
Gympie
Cooroy to Curra upgrade - Section C
Nambour
Maryborough
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Regional snapshot
Population
268 026 people (2010), 376 100 (2031) Home to 5.9% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Agricultural production Mining Energy Manufacturing Tourism
Land area
23.6% of Queensland
Kitchener Street Fire and Rescue station upgrade in Toowoomba Refurbishment of Toowoomba Courthouse
Note Toowoomba Regional Council For the purposes of the Queensland Regionalisation Strategy and Queensland Infrastructure Plan, the entire Toowoomba Regional Council area is included in Darling Downs South West. However, for the purposes of statutory regional planning under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, part of the Toowoomba Regional Council area (Toowoomba Statistical District, incorporating the former Toowoomba city area and surrounding settlements such as Highfields and Westbrook), is included within the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031. In addition, the entire Toowoomba Regional Council area is part of the non-statutory Surat Basin Regional Planning Framework.
The Darling Downs South West is a diverse region, underpinned by food and fibre production alongside conventional oil and gas extraction. The region has a strong manufacturing base, as well as an outback tourism industry, particularly in the west.
More recently, exploration and development of Surat Basin coal and coal seam gas resources has seen the region emerge as a significant resource and energy producer, including a number of forms of electricity generation capacity. With strong resource growth comes pressure on the regions infrastructure networks. Preserving the regions natural resources and ensuring the liveability, sustainability and amenity attributes of the region are maintained in light of accelerated growth is a key priority for infrastructure development. Addressing land use conflicts and planning for the timely delivery of a range of social infrastructure, human services and affordable housing are important priorities for the region. Toowoomba is the regions principal centre, and provides services for the broader region, including higher order human services, industry, health, education and government administration. Toowoomba provides an important research hub for the region and into
the Surat Basin. Education and health services based in Toowoomba are vital to remote areas of the south-west. Roma is the regions main centre for gas industry services, which are expected to expand with the growth of the coal seam gas industry. Dalby and Chinchilla are also becoming secondary gas industry centres, servicing the eastern gas fields around Chinchilla. Warwick, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi and St George act as key service centres for the agriculture, logistics and tourism industries. Raw products from the west are largely channelled through Toowoomba for distribution, export or processing. Its proximity to South East Queensland, and particularly Brisbane, provides access to critical infrastructure, trade routes, skilled labour and industry expertise. The population of Darling Downs South West is expected to grow by about 110 000 people by 2031. The provision of new infrastructure and maintenance of existing assets is key to achieving the preferred pattern of development and economic growth in Darling Downs South West. The Warrego Highway forms the major eastwest road corridor for the region, connecting the major population centres of Toowoomba, Dalby, Miles, Roma and Charleville. Northsouth road corridors connect with other population centres such as St George, Goondiwindi and Warwick.
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rehabilitation package announced in the 201112 State Budget and the completion of the Roma to Mitchell Warrego Highway upgrade project. This includes undertaking improvement works in addition to flood reconstruction works under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. The Warrego and Landsborough highways, along with the Gore, Cunningham and New England highways, are part of the National Land Transport Network. The Queensland Government will continue to seek federal funding for upgrades to these nationally significant freight and passenger links. Improving the crossing of the Great Dividing Range at Toowoomba is an important priority for the region. The Queensland Government recognises the importance of this crossing, and will continue advocating to the Australian Government to develop a second range crossing at Toowoomba and include the project on the Infrastructure Australia pipeline of national priority infrastructure projects. To ease shortterm pressures, the Queensland Government is partnering with Toowoomba Regional Council to deliver
With Surat Basin Rail providing a future rail link between the Darling Downs and Gladstone, there is potential for longer term construction of an inland rail link between Melbourne and Brisbane. Such a link has the potential to create substantial economic opportunities for the Darling Downs South West, and to strengthen Toowoombas role as a nationally significant freight and logistics hub. The Queensland Government announced funding in the 201112 State Budget for the duplication of a section of the Warrego Highway between Toowoomba and Charlton, where a major industry and intermodal freight hub is planned.
Roma and Toowoomba airports are currently being improved, and mining companies have plans to upgrade some of the smaller aerodromes for direct worker access. There is potential for exploring the development of a larger regional airport in the Toowoomba area to service broader industry and community needs.
maintained. Continued growth will be accompanied by increasing skills development and employment.
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Current status
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Community services
Communities
Strengthening non-government organisations Darling Downs South West Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/ community centres program Procurement Delivery Pre-project Program Program Preproject < 10m < 10m < 10m
Community safety
Ambulance station Fire station Pre-project Business case Preproject Program < 10m < 100m
Police
Police stations (up to 5) Pre-project Preproject < 100m
< 10m
35 000
> 1b
State government
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
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Education and training Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 5 Kindergartens) Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Primary school program (up to 1) TAFE program (up to 1) Griffith University Clinical training facility at Toowoomba Procurement Procurement Program Not Available Not Available Not Available 15 < 10m < 10m Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Program Market Program Preproject 5 < 100m < 100m < 10m
Darling Downs - South Burnett clinical education network Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Energy Kogan Creek carbon reduction projects Solar Dawn Ergon Energy Reinforce supply at Broxburn Reinforce supply at Yarranlea bulk supply point Reinforce supply to Toowoomba (Charlton) Reinforce supply to Toowoomba (Westbrook) Reinforce supply at Central Toowoomba Reinforce supply at West Toowoomba Reinforce Warwick to Stanthorpe 110kV Line Powerlink Columboola to Wandoan area network augmentation Columboola to Western Downs network augmentation Construction of a double circuit 500kV transmission line between Halys and Blackwall substations Health Hospitals student accommodation (multiple locations) Roma Hospital emergency department upgrade Roma Hospital expansion Wandoan Primary Healthcare Centre upgrade Injune multi-purpose health service Surat multi-purpose health service Warwick Hospital Dental Clinic expansion Toowoomba Hospital emergency department transit lounge
Market Concept
105 > 1b
< 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Delivery Delivery
Program Program
Delivery
Program
< 1b
< 10m < 10m < 100m < 10m < 10m < 10m < 10m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Market Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ 10 < 100m < 500m < 100m < 100m
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Toowoomba regional cancer care initiative Toowoomba adult mental health and inpatient unit Toowoomba Hospital expansion Charleville Hospital expansion Kingaroy Hospital expansion Local government buildings Local government buildings program Transport
Program
Program
< 100m
Rail
Surat Basin rail corridor Melbourne - Brisbane inland rail project pre-construction works Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Concept Preproject < 10m < 500m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Preproject Preproject Program Preproject
Project name
Current status
20112012
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Cunningham and New England Highways upgrades Surat Basin road upgrades (including New England, Leichhardt and Carnarvon highways) Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works
Pre-project
Pre-project
< 500m
Delivery Delivery
> 1b > 1b
Transport planning
Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development Delivery Program < 100m
Water
Kenya to Chinchilla pipeline Dam safety upgrade program Local government water program Toowoomba Regional Council Cressbrook Dam and Cooby Dam spillway upgrades Pre-project Concept < 100m Delivery Program Program Market Program Program 50 < 500m < 500m
Sewerage
Local government sewerage program Goondiwindi Regional Council Goondiwindi Sewerage Treatment Plant renewal & refurbishment - stage 1 Goondiwindi Sewerage Treatment Plant renewal & refurbishment - stage 2 Toowoomba Regional Council Toowoomba wastewater infrastructure projects program Kingsthorpe and Gowrie Junction sewerage connection Procurement Pre-project Premarket Preproject < 100m < 100m $285 million Preliminary assessment Pre-project Concept Preproject < 10m < 100m Program Program < 500m
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets Local government led infrastructure projects
Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Darling Downs South West region.
State government
Local government
Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. Includes upgraded bus stops across the urban area. 2. Includes Toowoomba city centre and University of Southern Queensland bus stations and bus priority at intersections across the urban area. 3. Includes Toowoomba north-south bus rapid transit spine (stage 1). 4. Includes Toowoomba north-south bus rapid transit spine (stage 2). 5. Includes $40m federal government commitment.
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Legend
Existing infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Mitchell
Thargomindah Cunnamulla
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Inset 1 Toowoomba
Crows Nest
Toowoomba
Pittsworth Solar Dawn Melbourne - Brisbane Inland Rail Project pre-construction works
Maryborough
Warrego Highway safety and capacity upgrades Helidon to Morven stage 2 Roma Miles Chinchilla
Inset 1
Dalby
Toowoomba
Millmerran St George
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Regional snapshot
Population
2 999 361 people (2010), 4 393 800 (2031) Home to 66.4% of Queenslands population (2010)
Key industries
Services Government administration Retail Tourism
Land area
1.3% of Queensland
Airport Flyover, as part of Brisbanes Airport Link project Various stages of Robina Hospital expansion Ipswich Motorway Upgrade Wacol to Darra Eastern Busway - Buranda to Main Avenue, Coorparoo Springfield Passenger Rail Line from Darra to Richlands New schools opened at East Coomera, Collingwood Park and Augustine Heights
The economy of South East Queensland is based predominantly on services, although the nature of economic activity and employment varies throughout the region, with the largest employment base in greater Brisbane (including Moreton Bay, Redland, Logan and Ipswich), Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast regions. The top four sectors for employment in South East Queensland are retail, trade, health care and social assistance, and manufacturing and construction.
In the last decade, South East Queenslands economy and labour markets have consistently grown faster than the Australian average. This has been driven by a rapidly growing population and the need to supply services to the remainder of the state, especially to support Queenslands resources boom. It is important that key infrastructure is provided to support economic growth areas in South East Queensland that support the region and state.
The city of Brisbane supports the largest proportion of Queenslands population and incorporates nationally significant economic drivers including the central business district (CBD) and the regions major sea and air ports located within the Australia TradeCoast region. As one of Australias fastest growing metropolitan regions, South East Queenslands population is highly urbanised and is generally concentrated in greater Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Managing growth is a critical issue facing the region. Liveability and the natural environment face ongoing pressures as the population continues to grow. The South East Queensland Regional Plan 20092031 establishes a compact settlement pattern for the region to outline how projected growth will be accommodated, while protecting around 85 per cent of the region from urban development through an Urban Footprint. Infrastructure delivery in the region will support regional plan identified dwelling targets required to cater for population growth. The regional plan identifies that South East Queensland has the capacity to accommodate in excess of 754 000 additional dwellings by 2031.
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increase carrying capacity on key routes through better management, without the need for new or expanded infrastructure.
the Inner City Bypass to the Centenary Highway. This project will facilitate better movement of traffic to and from the western corridor, which is expected to accommodate an increasing proportion of the regions growth.
In the longer term, the Northern Busway will be constructed from Kedron to Bracken Ridge via Chermside, and the Eastern Busway will eventually be extended to Capalaba via Carindale to improve bus travel and cater for growth. In the interim, bus priority treatments will be delivered. Improved public transport links between centres and population growth areas on the Sunshine Coast will be enhanced through improved rail, bus and cycle connections. In the longer term, the CoastConnect bus corridor will provide frequent, fast, efficient and reliable bus services between Maroochydore and Caloundra, including a connection to the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
With large new population centres planned for Ipswich, there will need to be provision of significant industrial areas, such as the 5000 hectare Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area and the proposed Aerospace and Defence Support Centre at Amberley to provide for that growth. Development of these areas will drive demand for supporting infrastructure, particularly on road and rail networks and reticulation networks for water, sewerage, electricity and gas. The Bromelton State Development Area was declared in 2008 and is strategically located for industrial uses and logistics operations. It is the only area currently available for future industrial development in the region with access to the national standard gauge rail network. The Gold Coast Parklands redevelopment for health and knowledge based businesses allied to the new Gold Coast University Hospital and the Griffith University Campus will help to diversify the economic base of the Gold Coast.
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land for infrastructure into the future. In the short-term, a water treatment plant will be constructed at Wyaralong to provide additional potable water supply from Wyaralong Dam, Cedar Grove Weir and the Bromelton off-stream storage. Pipelines will be constructed to connect new infrastructure at Kuraby and Cedar Grove into the water grid. Future water supply options for some communities will be required, with the Scenic Rim region and communities of Beaudesert and Canungra being priorities.
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This will ensure that Queenslanders continue to have access to state-of-the-art health services. The new Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Kawana will provide a range of health services to meet the diverse needs of the rapidly growing local population. New and additional health services at Caloundra and Nambour hospitals are also in development. Upgraded facilities are planned for Caboolture and Logan, including new emergency departments, as well as an expansion at the Ipswich Hospital. The new Gold Coast University Hospital will provide a specialist teaching hospital at Southport as part of a major expansion of health services for the Gold Coast community. The construction of the new Queensland Childrens Hospital and academic and research centre will provide a state-of-theart facility which will service the entire state. The opening of this facility will allow alternative services to be provided from the existing childrens hospital facility at Herston. Academic and research centres are also planned at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital, as well as the Translational Research Institute at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Planning will be undertaken for potential development of health precincts at emerging areas of Yarrabilba, Flagstone, Coomera and Ripley Valley. Such planning will guide future investment and identify the nature and timing of required health services in these growing communities.
kindergartens will be constructed and refurbished in the short-term. Schools to receive new or upgraded facilities include: Bay View State School at Thornlands; Bounty Boulevard at North Lakes; Coomera Springs State School; Highland Reserve State School at Upper Coomera; Meridan State College at Caloundra; Mount Samson State School; Ormeau Woods State High School; Southport Special School; Caboolture Special School; Redbank Plains State High School; Peregian Springs State School; and Springfield Central State School and State High School.
The Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct at Gatton is currently in the final stages of development, and includes accommodation for 300 prisoners and buildings for education and rehabilitation programs. With the growth occurring and expected to continue in South East Queensland, a number of new and redeveloped fire and ambulance stations are being planned.
A safer community
As population growth continues across the region, the need for community safety will likewise continue to grow. Services such as ambulance, fire and rescue, police and corrective services will be enhanced to ensure that the community continues to be adequately serviced. Police facilities in South East Queensland include the construction of a replacement police station at Carina to replace the Camp Hill police station, and a refurbishment of the Beenleigh Police Station, which will incorporate a new regional communications centre. A new purpose-built forensic facility in the Oxley Police District is also being established. This will enhance the police capability to prevent, detect, investigate and solve crime, to provide a safe and secure community. A new police academy at Wacol will provide Queensland with the very best quality law enforcement training and ensure that police numbers can keep pace with demand. Into the future, the Queensland Police Service will continue to expand its presence in the region to support strong growth in resident and visitor numbers, and associated demand for services. The Queensland Police Service will also ensure the safety and security of a growing number of major events in the region that are of economic and social importance to Queensland.
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The Sunshine Coast rail line from Beerwah to Maroochydore will, in the future, provide a better link for communities concentrated along the coast. There will be improvements to the arterial road network, including provision of multi-modal corridors between Mooloolaba and Caloundra South, and bus and active transport facilities on a new arterial road from Sippy Downs to Caloundra South. The commencement of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project between Griffith University and Broadbeach will transform passenger travel on the Gold Coast. In the longer term, the service may be expanded to Elanora, including Coolangatta and Helensvale. The existing Gold Coast rail line will also be fully duplicated and may be extended to Coolangatta in the future.
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Community services
Communities
Strengthening non-government organisations Residential care facilities (child safety) Crisis Accommodation Program South East Queensland Affordable Housing Program South East Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Supported accommodation (disability assistance package) Positive Futures Accommodation (disabilities services) Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/ community centres program New Gold Coast Show site Logan City Council Flagstone Town Centre - social infrastructure Park Ridge - social infrastructure - town centre and district centre Yarrabilba Town Centre - social infrastructure Redland City Council Closed landfill remediation program Sunshine Coast Regional Council Kawana Town Centre - library, arts and learning development centre Preliminary assessment Concept < 100m Delivery Program < 10m Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Preproject Preproject Preproject < 100m < 100m < 100m Procurement Delivery Delivery Delivery Delivery Procurement Business case Delivery Business case Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Premarket < 10m < 10m < 10m < 100m < 500m < 100m < 100m < 10m < 100m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Gold Coast City Council Greenheart parklands Foreshores capital works New and upgraded library and community centres Local area works and centre improvements Waste management disposal Coomera Town Centre community facilities & infrastructure program Moreton Bay Regional Council Redcliffe Seaside Village rejuvenation The Hub (library and community building), Caboolture The Corso at North Lakes Gateway Project (library and community centre), Strathpine Delivery Delivery Business case Preliminary assessment Market Market Concept Preproject 25 27 < 100m < 100m Business case Delivery Delivery Delivery Delivery Business case Concept Program Program Program Program Preproject < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Community safety
Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Gatton - Stage 1 Gatton Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct - Stages 2-4 Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre cell upgrade program Ambulance stations (up to 14) Ambulance Communication Centres (up to 2) Fire stations (up to 5) Delivery Pre-project Procurement Pre-project Pre-project Delivery Market Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Program 416 > 1b < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Police
Beenleigh - police station refurbishment Carina - police station to replace Camp Hill Police Station Oxley District - forensic facility Queensland Police Academy Police stations (up to 44) Delivery Delivery Delivery Procurement Pre-project Market Market Market Premarket Program 8 3 3 < 500m < 500m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Premarket Premarket Premarket Program Program Program
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ < 10m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 10m < 100m
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Centenary Rowing clubhouse Lockyer Valley Pool Albion Cricket Centre of Excellence Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Deagon Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Beaudesert Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Gold Coast Gold Coast City Council Bushland acquisition and management Major open space and sporting facilities Moreton Bay Regional Council Regional Sports Park - AFL Precinct Redland City Council Redlands Regional Sport and Recreation Precinct Economic infrastructure Aerospace and Defence Support Centre Amberley Queensland Government Decentralisation Initiative - Stage 1 - Carseldine Government Office Precinct Coolum Industrial Estate - Stage 2 construction Willowbank Industrial Precinct Gold Coast City Council Submarine cable Gold Coast connection to PIPE Pacific Cable 1 international submarine cable Sunshine Coast Regional Council Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan Port of Brisbane - Wharf 11 and Wharf 12 Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Education and training Additional school accommodation program Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 65 Kindergartens, Early Years Centres or Indigenous Child and Family Centres) TAFE upgrades TAFE program (up to 1) TAFE program (up to 1) Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Secondary school program (up to 6)
Delivery Delivery
Program Program
Procurement
Premarket
< 100m
Preliminary assessment
Preproject
< 100m
Business case
Premarket Concept
< 100m
< 100m
Concept Premarket
Preliminary assessment
Premarket
< 100m
Concept
< 100m
< 100m
State government
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Program Program Program
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Secondary school program (up to 9) Primary school program (up to 22) Primary school program (up to 26) SkillsTech Australia SkillsTech Australia - Eagle Farm upgrade SkillsTech Australia - Acacia Ridge Griffith University International building - GELI and QIBT international students (Gold Coast) New student centre and library expansion (Willet Centre) Campus heart commercial building Sir Samuel Griffith Building
Delivery Delivery
Concept Market 46
< 10m
28 33 11 33
Queensland University of Technology Science and Technology Precinct and Community Hub (Gardens Point) University of Queensland Advanced engineering building Learning innovation building Delivery Delivery Program Not Available Not Available Not Available 133 17 133 Delivery Not Available 231
Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority Energy Energex New substations Subtransmission and distribution network upgrades Powerlink Swanbank B 275kV substation replacement Blackstone power station (1500mw) TRUenergy Health
Pre-project Delivery
Program Program
< 100m
Gold Coast
Robina Health Precinct Robina Hospital expansion Gold Coast University Hospital Gold Coast University Hospital expansion Coomera Health Precinct Delivery Delivery Delivery Pre-project Pre-project Market Market Market Preproject Preproject 37 275 1 762 < 500m Not Available
Greater Brisbane
Indigenous Primary Health Care Centre of Excellence Redland Hospital Emergency Department Redcliffe Hospital Paediatric Emergency Services Subject to federal funding State government Procurement Procurement Delivery Premarket Premarket Market 3 < 10m < 100m
Local government
Private sector
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Market Market Concept Preproject Premarket Preproject Premarket Market Concept
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ 23 46 < 100m < 500m < 500m > 1b < 100m 1 434 Not Available
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Mental Health Rehabilitation Units at Redcliffe and Caboolture Prince Charles Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department Caboolture Health Precinct Caboolture Hospital expansion Logan Hospital Emergency Department Logan Hospital expansion Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital expansion Queensland Childrens Hospital The future use of the Royal Childrens Hospital
Sunshine Coast
Caloundra Hospital Emergency Department expansion & Nambour Hospital Elective Surgery Sunshine Coast Health Services District (additional bed capacity) Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department Sunshine Coast Health Precincts Nambour Adult Mental Health and Community Care Unit Sunshine Coast University Hospital Procurement Premarket Market Premarket Preproject Preproject Premarket 191 < 10m < 100m < 10m > 1b < 100m
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Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Premarket Premarket
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
ueensland Centre for Advanced Materials Q Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) ueensland Childrens Hospital Academic Q and Research Centre Transport
Procurement Procurement
Freight
Narangba hardrock haulage road Future freight rail upgrades Business case Pre-project Premarket Preproject < 100m Not Available
Business case Preliminary assessment Business case Pre-project Delivery Pre-project Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Local government Private sector
Premarket Concept Market Preproject Market Preproject Concept Preproject Preproject Preproject Concept Preproject Preproject 100 111
> 1b
< 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 500m < 500m Not Available Not Available
128
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Northern Busway Northern Busway - Enoggera Creek to Kedron4 Northern Busway - future stages5 South East Busway South East Busway - Eight Mile Plains to Priestdale Road South East Busway - future stages South East Queensland TransitWays / High Occupancy Vehicle program Eastern Busway - future stages5 CBD bus infrastructure capacity program CBD bus infrastructure capacity program future stages Procurement Pre-project Preliminary assessment Pre-project Preliminary assessment Pre-project Market Preproject Concept Concept Premarket Preproject 40 < 1b < 1b > 1b < 100m < 500m Delivery Pre-project Market Preproject 732 > 1b
Pre-project Delivery
129
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Pre-project
Pre-project
< 500m
Pre-project
Premarket Preproject
< 1b
Pre-project
< 100m
< 1b
Delivery
Market
38
Pre-project
< 500m
Business case Pre-project Preliminary assessment Delivery Pre-project Business case Preliminary assessment Delivery
< 100m < 500m < 100m < 10m < 500m < 500m < 500m
130
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Preproject Preproject
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Mount Lindesay Highway upgrades Green Road to Jimboomba Orbital motorway network for Metropolitan Brisbane10
Pre-project Pre-project
Pre-project
Preproject
< 500m
Pre-project
Concept
< 500m
Pre-project Pre-project
Preproject Preproject
Business case
< 100m
131
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Concept Premarket Preproject Preproject Preproject
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ < 100m < 100m Not Available Not Available Not Available
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Ellen Grove - Jindalee - Sumners Road overpass Centenary Highway - Darra - Springfield safety and capacity improvements 11 Centenary Highway upgrade Logan Motorway to Cunningham Highway Cunningham Highway - Warrego Highway connection Western Ipswich Bypass- future stages
Transport planning
Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development 12 Delivery Program < 500m
132
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Market Market Program Market Program Preproject Concept Concept Concept Program Market Preproject Preproject Concept Concept Program Premarket Concept Concept Preproject Program Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject Program Preproject Preproject
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ 19 65 < 100m 69 < 500m < 100m < 100m Not Available < 100m < 100m 1 500 < 100m
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Hamilton Road and Maundrell Terrace intersection Sherwood Road Bus Depot Sumners Road - Wacol Station Road to Centenary Motorway Northern Bus Depot (Australia Trade Coast) Schneider Road, Eagle Farm Intersection upgrade program Staplyton Road (Wadeville to Motorway) Johnson Road and Staplyton Road intersection New permanent ferry terminals Tilley Road extension - Wondall to Lytton Road Wacol Station Road widen to four lanes: Sumners Road to Wolston Road Legacy Way Inala Avenue/King Avenue King Avenue and Sherbrooke Road intersection Inala Avenue/King Avenue widen to four lanes: Blunder Road to Sherbrooke Road Kingsford Smith Drive - Upgrade - Stage 2 Nudgee to Riverview Kingsford Smith Drive - upgrade - Stage 3 Breakfast Creek to Riverview Ipswich Road upgrades Progress Road upgrade: stage 4 Boundary Road to Centenary Highway Paradise Road (interim upgrade) Handford Road - upgrade from Depot Road to Gympie Road Wynnum Road - Shafston Avenue to Hawthorne Road Wondall Road - Manly Road to Radford Road Sherbrooke Road to Watson Road Rode Road - Old Northern Road to Edinburgh Castle Road Logan Road - Montague Street to Kessels Road Meadowlands Road - Belmont Road to Preston Road New Cleveland Road - Manly Road, Green Camp to Old Cleveland Road Beenleigh Road - Boundary Road to Brisbane City Council boundary Boundary Road - Tile Street to Progress Road Stanley Street to Old Cleveland Road
Delivery Delivery Procurement Procurement Preliminary assessment Pre-project Business case Procurement Business case Pre-project Delivery Pre-project
Pre-project
< 100m Not Available Not Available < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m Not Available < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m Not Available
Business case Business case Pre-project Business case Pre-project Business case Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project Pre-project
State government
Local government
Private sector
133
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category Preproject Preproject Preproject Preproject
Investment Total Indicative investment investment $m $ < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Green Camp Road - Manly to Rickertt Newnham Road - Creek Road to Logan Road Appleby Road - Albany Creek Road to Stafford Road Oxley Road (upgrade to 4 lanes Ipswich Mwy to Sherwood) Gold Coast City Council Transport capital works Transitway and bikeway upgrades Moreton Bay Regional Council Dakabin to North Lakes link road Francis Road rail overpass, Lawnton Brown Street bridge, Caboolture Station Road upgrade, Burpengary Old Gympie Road upgrade, Kallangur Old Gympie Road upgrade, Dakabin Caboolture River Road duplication, Morayfield Redland City Council Capalaba Transit Hub Weinam Creek Transport Hub upgrade Tingalpa Creek Bridge duplication (Quarry-Rickertt Road) Brisbane Airport New Parallel Runway Project - Brisbane Airport Corporation Water and sewerage
Program Concept
Procurement Business case Preliminary assessment Business case Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project
< 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m
Water
Northern Pipeline Interconnector Future water supply options to the stand alone communities of Beaudesert and Canungra Cedar Grove Connector to SRWP (together with Wyaralong WTP stage 1) Kuraby Connector (together with Wyaralong WTP stage 1) Wyaralong WTP stage 1 (75ML) Wyaralong WTP stage 2 (150ML) Wyaralong WTP stage 3 (180ML) Dam safety upgrade program Gold Coast City Council Drainage asset creation Logan City Council Stormwater network construction projects Pre-project Preproject < 100m Delivery Program < 100m Program Preliminary assessment Preliminary assessment Pre-project Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Program Program Concept < 500m < 100m
< 500m < 500m < 500m < 100m < 100m > 1b
134
Expected timing 202120152022 2014- 2016 to to 2015 202020302021 2031 Cost estimate category
Project name
Current status
20112012
20122013
20132014
Brisbane City Council Water health enhancements program Water health enhancements program (years 11-20) Storm water drainage program - years 1-5 Storm water drainage program - future stages years 6-10 Storm water drainage program - future stages years 11-20 Water and sewerage programs (Allconnex, Qld Urban Utilities, Unitywater) Preliminary assessment Pre-project Preliminary assessment Pre-project Pre-project Program Program Program Program Program Program Program < 100m < 100m < 100m < 100m < 500m > 1b
Sewerage
Redland City Council Regional waste transfer station upgrade (Birkdale) Procurement Premarket < 10m $741 million
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets Local government led infrastructure projects
Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time. Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source. The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the South East Queensland region including the:
The Gold Coast Green Bridges Gold Coast Cultural Precinct The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct Cavill Mall redevelopment Beenleigh Aquatic Centre redevelopment Beenleigh Town Centre redevelopment Logan Central Education Precinct Moreton Bay cycleway program Economic development and job creation Sunshine Coast Arts and Entertainment Centre Logan River Bridge between School Road and Waterford-Tamborine Road Redlands Justice and Domestic Violence Centre Toondah Harbour redevelopment.
Subject to federal funding State government Local government Private sector
General table notes are located on the back page of this document. Footnotes 1. Program of rail projects to enhance capacity and expand the reach of the rail network to support the rail revolution in Connecting SEQ 2031, including Salisbury to Flagstone rail line. Also incorporates rail projects previously identified in South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program (SEQIPP) 2010-2031 such as Landsborough to Nambour, Caboolture to Maroochydore Corridor Study (CAMCOS) and Gold Coast heavy rail line extensions. 2. The Queensland Government is working with the Australian Government towards funding Cross River Rail, putting forward the project to Infrastructure Australia as the states highest priority project. Procurement and construction will commence in 2013-14 subject to federal funding. 3. Includes upgrades to track infrastructure and station facilities to support the implementation and optimisation of future timetables. 4. The Northern Busway Enoggera Creek to Kedron project is part of the $4.8 billion Airport Link investment. 5. Includes high occupancy vehicle (HOV) components within the future stages 6. Related to the Centenary Highway Darra Springfield safety and capacity improvements strategic road network investment. 7. Program of smaller state-controlled road projects across South East Queensland with an expected timing beyond 2021-22. Includes some projects from SEQIPP and some new projects identified in Connecting SEQ 2031. 8. This project will address capacity in exit 54. 9. Includes the design and construction costs for three projects: Airport Link, Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and the Airport Roundabout Upgrade. 10. Includes investigations of a north-west motorway from Everton Park to Bruce Highway, Western orbital motorway from Legacy Way to Everton Park and options for Stafford Road to form part of motorway network. 11. Related to the Springfield passenger line stage 2 (Richlands to Springfield) public transport network investment. 12. Includes projects labelled as investigation and new transport investigations from SEQIPP and network and significant project investigations identified in Connecting SEQ 2031.
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Legend
Existing infrastructure
Highways
Railways
Noosa Morayfield Road (Bruce Highway - Gaffield Street) duplication Nambour Mooloolaba Caloundra
Inset 1
Brisbane urban corridor Mains and Kessels Roads intersection Queensland Police Academy Kilcoy
Redcliffe Hospital Paediatric Emergency services Caboolture Esk Redcliffe South East Busway (Eight Mile Plains to Priestdale Road) Pacific Motorway upgrade - Springwood South to Daisy Hill Redland Hospital Emergency Department Cleveland - Redland Bay Road intersection upgrades Beenleigh Police Station refurbishment
Mount Lindsay Highway Rosia Road to Chambers Flat Road Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Toowoomba Wyaralong Water Treatment Plant Stage 1 Gatton
Inset 2
Brisbane
Inset 3
Ipswich Logan
Willowbank
Beenleigh
Cedar Grove Connector to Southern Regional Water Pipeline Boonah Cunninghams Gap enhancements Beaudesert
Inset 4
Southport Nerang
136
Inset 2 Brisbane
Port Connect (Lindum Rd to Pritchard St) Gateway Motorway Upgrade North
Nambour
Redland Sub Arterial Road Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road intersection improvement Prince Charles Hospital: Paediatric Emergency Department
CoastConnect
Maroochydore
Brisbane Port
Airport Link
Brisbane
Brisbane Supreme and District Court
Caloundra
Inset 3 Ipswich
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre cell upgrade program Ipswich Motorway upgrade - Dinmore to Goodna
Southport
Ipswich
Springfield passenger rail line - Stage 2
Nerang
Gold Coast University Hospital
Broadbeach
Willowbank
Robina
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Notes
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Notes
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Notes
Table notes
General The expected timing of future investments can be subject to demand. The information in QIP is provided on a without prejudice basis. The regional 20 year project pipelines presented in this document identify infrastructure projects to 2030-31 that contribute to each region. Some table line items may represent a program consisting of multiple projects. Investment amounts for projects within tables refer to the total project cost, which may be beyond 2030-31, the period set out in the table. Investment amounts may also include funds already expended on projects prior to 2011-12. Investment amounts in the state budget and other documents may differ, as they may incorporate costs that reflect changes in input prices between initial planning and the time of construction. The total committed investments are rounded to the next $1 million. The aggregated regional Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements are outlined at the end of each regional table are only those coordinated and managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements projects listed in these tables are only some key projects, and are not intended to be a representation of all the funded projects. Projects shown in QIP are at various stages of development and delivery. More information on Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements projects are available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads website. For an explanation of project status and cost estimate categories please refer to page 22 of this document. Local government projects Local government projects are based on information voluntarily provided by councils who responded to requests to contribute. Further contributions by local government in future publications of QIP is welcomed. Local government projects may be subject to state or federal funding which has not been committed at the time of printing. Local government projects may be subject to federal funding. This is not represented in the Subject to federal funding column of the tables as this column only applies to state government projects. Private sector projects Information quoted is supplied by proponents and can vary from other published sources Projects for which the proponent is from the private sector are subject to review by the proponent and no commitment is given that the project will proceed. Projects where the proponent is from the private sector may be subject to further government approvals or funding considerations. Inclusion of a project in QIP does not provide assurance that government funding and approvals will be provided as sought by the proponent. Private sector projects may be subject to federal funding. This is not represented in the Subject to federal funding column of the tables as this column only applies to state government projects.
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