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SEQ Climate Change and Population Growth Action Plan

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This document was prepared by Galaxy
Planning Consultants in response to the
Griffith University brief. All attempts

were made to ensure data was accurate
at the time of printing.

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South East Queensland (SEQ) is a unique and diverse region renowned for its attractive sub-tropical climate,
World Heritage Listed National Parks, a high quality coastal, urban and rural lifestyle, and high accessibility
to major metropolitan centres. The Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area (RLRPA) is the primary
land use category in SEQ that conserves biodiversity, natural ecosystems, water catchments, natural
resources and heritage values. The RLRPA gives SEQ its unique sense of place, high quality of life and strong
economic profile that is supported by the four pillar industries, these being: tourism, agriculture, resources
and construction.

The purpose of the SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 is to provide a strategic policy framework for the adaptation and
management of the impacts of climate change and rapid population growth in SEQ. The Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international organisation for the assessment of climate
change impacts. The IPCC have developed models that predict several global scenarios that have the
potential to occur based on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 assumes a
combination of two IPCC scenarios A1B and B2. The SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 also assumes an adaptive
approach that is based on the precautionary principle. The adaptation strategies are intermediate level
actions suited to the A1B and B2 IPCC scenarios.

This SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 will focus on adapting the region to climate change and population growth in
several key issue areas that have been identified prior to the collaboration of this document, these being:
Water, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy, Transport and Land Use. The adaptive strategies in the plan will
address climate change and population growth issues occurring in each key issue area, some of which
include: water security, food security, habitat destruction, energy efficiency and resilience, efficient
transport and land use conflicts. These issues require research and innovative technologies and actions to
promote sustainable and resilient environments and communities in SEQs RLRPA.

The SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 will support the transition from current management frameworks in SEQ to a
management framework underpinned with sustainable and equitable values. The cooperation and inclusion
of relevant stakeholders across Federal, State and Local government departments and NGOs will be
required to ensure the strategies are successfully implemented in SEQ.

The vision of the SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 supports the regional community vision of the SEQRP 2009-2013
which aims to protect the economic, social and ecological attributes, interconnect communities, and provide
efficient transport systems and services for the next 20 years.

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SEQ Climate Change and Population Growth Action Plan ................................................................
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... i
List of Figures .................................................................................................................. iii
List of Tables ................................................................................................................... iii
List of Abbreviations ........................................................................................................ iii
Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................. i
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Background ............................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 Key issue Areas Overview ....................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Water: Supply and Infrastructure ........................................................................................... 6
4.1 Water in SEQ ................................................................................................................... 7
5.0 Agriculture: Rural Production Management .......................................................................... 13
5.1 Agriculture in SEQ ......................................................................................................... 14
6.0 Biodiversity: Habitat Protection ........................................................................................... 22
6.1 Biodiversity in SEQ ........................................................................................................ 23
7.0 Energy: Sustainability and Efficiency .................................................................................... 30
7.1 Energy in SEQ ................................................................................................................ 31
8.0 Transport: Transit Network Management ............................................................................. 37
8.1 Transport in SEQ ........................................................................................................... 38
9.0 Land Use .............................................................................................................................. 46
9.1 Land Use in SEQ ............................................................................................................ 47
10.0 Timeline of Implementation................................................................................................ 54
11.0 IPCC and Community Vision ................................................................................................ 58
12.0 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 58
13.0 Reference List ..................................................................................................................... 58
14.0 Picture Credits .................................................................................................................... 58

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Figure 1: Key Issues Map .............................................................................................................. 5
Figure 2: Water Strategy implementation map ........................................................................... 12
Figure 3: Agriculture Strategy implementation map .................................................................... 21
Figure 4: Biodiversity Strategy implementation map ................................................................... 29
Figure 5: Energy Strategy implementation map ........................................................................... 36
Figure 6: Transport Strategy implementation map ...................................................................... 45
Figure 7: Land Use Strategy implementation map ....................................................................... 53
Table 1: Implementation Timeline: Water & Agriculture ............................................................. 55
Table 2: Implementation Timeline: Biodiversity & Energy ........................................................... 56
Table 3: Implementation Timeline: Transport & Land use ............................................................ 57
Table 4: IPCC evaluation ............................................................................................................. 58
Table 5: Regional Vision evaluation ............................................................................................ 58
SEQ South East Queensland
QLD Queensland
G Goal
GHG Greenhouse Gas
LGA Local Government Authority
O Objective
S Strategy
STC Small-Scale Technology Certificate
PV Photovoltaic solar panel
PDA Priority Development Area
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
SEQCCPGAP South East Queensland Climate Change
Action Plan
DEHP Department of Environmental Heritage and
Protection
SEQRP South East Queensland Regional Plan
DEWS Department of Energy and Water Supply
DTMR Department of Transport and Main Roads
DSDIP Department of State Development,
Infrastructure and Planning
DHPW Department of Housing & Public Works
DNRM Department of Natural Resource
Management
DNRSR Department of National Parks, Recreation,
Sport and Racing
GMC Genetically Modified Crops
GDP Gross Domestic Product
DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection
QCA Queensland Competition Authority
SLR Sea Level Rise
R&D Research and Development
RLRPA Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area
ULDA Urban Land Development Authority
TOD Transit Oriented Development

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Items in this list are noted within the document with an asterisk (*).

Small-Scale Technology Certificate (STCs) A quantitative value (ie: 20 STCs) attached to the
production capacity of small-scale residential energy production infrastructure (solar panels,
wind power, solar hot water) implemented by the Federal Government. STCs are tradeable,
sellable, and purchasable, and hence add value to the installation of residential off-grid
infrastructure.
Solar Bonus Scheme The Queensland Government solar bonus scheme applies to customers of
photovoltaic (PV) panels. The scheme compensates customers for energy exported to the
electricity grid whenever they generate more energy than they usenot just the balance at
the end of the quarter, but whenever generation exceeds consumption during the day
(DEWS, 2014).
Bioregion Relatively large land areas characterized by broad, landscape-scale natural features and
environmental processes that influence the functions of entire ecosystems
Greenbelt A politically defined region outside of urban areas used to confine growth and/or
protect land uses such as open space, agricultural land, undeveloped land, and/or
conservation areas
Transboundary Crossing over political borders; used in reference to a biodiversity management
initiative

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The South East Queensland Climate Change and Population Growth Action Plan (SEQCCPGAP) 2014-2034
provides a strategic policy framework for the future adaptation and management of the impacts of climate
change and rapid population growth on the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area (RLRPA) in South
East Queensland (SEQ). The impacts of climate change are already noticeable in Australia, and are occurring
in communities and ecosystems on national, state and local levels around the world. The Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international organisation for the assessment of climate
change impacts. The IPCC have developed models that predict several global scenarios that have the
potential to occur based on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (IPCC 2007, p. 44). The SEQCCPGAP
2014-2034 assumes a combination of two IPCC scenarios - A1B and B2 (as discussed in Section 11 Scenario
A1B and B2 assume:

A world with very rapid economic growth, a global population that peaks in mid-century and rapid
introduction of new and more efficient technologies. There is a balance across all technological
sources, and
a world with intermediate population and economic growth, emphasising local solutions to
economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

The impacts of these scenarios can be considered moderate amongst the spectrum of IPCC emissions
scenarios. Due to the uncertainty associated with climate change, this report requests an adaptation
approach based on the precautionary principle.

The precautionary principle places emphasis on the need to act in spite of uncertainty to avoid the adverse
impacts that can potentially occur (IPCC 2007). Many strategic plans have assumed an aggressive mitigation
approach to manage the impacts of climate change, but have resulted in only short term mitigation
outcomes (Research and Information Office 2011). Some strategies of the SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 imply both
mitigation and adaptation aspects but ultimately focus on adapting SEQ to the upcoming challenges
presented by climate change and population growth.
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Over the next 20 years, the social, environmental and economic prosperity of SEQ is dependent on actively
protecting the RLRPA from climate change and rapid population growth impacts. The RLRPA is defined by
the SEQRP 2009-2031 as one of three land use categories in the region that conserves the biodiversity,
natural ecosystems, water catchments, natural resources and heritage values from inappropriate
development. The SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 strategically addresses the following key issue areas:

Water: Supply and Infrastructure
Agriculture: Rural Production Management
Biodiversity: Habitat Protection
Energy: Sustainability and Efficiency
Transport: Transit Network Management
Land use
The strategic frameworks for each key issue area are supported by the sustainable and equitable principles
highlighted in our vision statement:

SEQ will be a sustainable, equitable and prosperous region that is adequately prepared for the impacts of
climate change and population growth. The region will be interconnected and well-managed with healthy
natural ecosystems, thriving urban environments, protected regional production areas, and accessible and
efficient infrastructure.

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REGIONAL OVERVIEW:
SEQ is governed by a combination of 12 regional, city, and shire Local Government Authorities (LGAs). The
region is surrounded by Wide Bay Burnett to the North, Darling Downs to the West, and NSW to the South,
and covers an area of approximately 22, 900 square kilometres (DSDIP 2014). SEQ withholds 70% (3.05
million people) of the population of Queensland, with an additional 1.4 million projected to occupy the
region by 2031 (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012; Ellis 2011). The region has a strong economic profile,
and is supported by the four pillar industries: tourism, agriculture, resources and construction. Rural
production is highly significant to SEQs economy and accounts for approximately 60% of total land use in
the region (Department of the Environment n.d.). Under the SEQRP 2009-2011, the regional landscape is
divided into three land use categories: the RLRPA, Urban footprint and Rural Living Area. The RLRPA gives
SEQ its unique sense of place, high quality of life and strong economic sectors as it covers 85% of the
regional landscape. The RLRPA has many unique regional attributes including:

Pristine beaches and high quality waterways and catchments
Unique geological formations
Biodiversity hotspots and rich natural habitats
An abundance of natural resources
Productive agricultural land
Accessible and diverse scenic amenity
Coastal settlements and efficient resource utilities
It is imperative that these regional attributes are protected from the impacts of climate change and rapid
population growth, as they underpin the social, ecological and economic prosperity of SEQ. A detailed
discussion of the importance of SEQs linkages and regional attributes can be found in Volume 2, Section 2.

STAKEHOLDERS:
Stakeholders are important to the success of the SEQCCPGAP as new policies and plans will directly or
indirectly affect their interests. The stakeholders that will be affected include: Federal, State and Local
Government departments as well as non-government organizations (NGOs). The complete list of
stakeholders relevant to this plan and their interests can be viewed in Volume 2, Section 4. It is important to
recognise each stakeholders agenda, in order to maintain their satisfaction and cooperation. It is also
recognised that the needs of every stakeholder cannot be satisfied. Hence, the primary stakeholders in
Volume 2, Table 2 were chosen as the most critical and influential, based on their interests in relation to the
six key issue areas addressed in this plan.

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This section will present the Action Plan for Water, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy, Transport, and Land
Use. An overview of each issue area will be followed by goals, measurable objectives, and supporting
strategies. Details of each strategy will outline the responsible administrative bodies, the process of
implementation, the implications associated with execution, and mitigation techniques for implications
where possible. Each key issue area will conclude with a strategy map that shows the target areas of
individual strategies; it should be noted that not all strategies can be represented on a map and locations
have been described where possible in the implementation details.

This section will be followed by the strategy implementation timeline (section 4). This timeline is a strategic
overview of implementation stages for all strategies, and is divided into key issue areas by order of goals
and objectives. The implementation stages shown may include Research & Development (R&D),
Construction, Implementation & Monitoring, Review, and Discontinuation. The timeline shows the primary
and most intensive stage at any one time, though it should be recognized that multiple stages may occur
simultaneously. Implementation details will clarify implementation phase overlap where applicable.
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Figure 1: Key Issues Map

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Water Supply and Infrastructure in SEQ is sustainably managed, used, and capable of
adequately supplying a growing population. The infrastructure is efficient and resilient to
the impacts of climate change. Water management strategies address climate change and
rapid population growth and ensure water security in the region.

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In 2007 one of the worst droughts SEQ has ever experience ended. Since then, SEQ has been heavily
invested in ensuring water security remains stable for the region. Water is critical to the region for both
productivity and the health of the environment. SEQwater is the main operator of water supply, delivering
water to homes and businesses in the region as well as industries, such as agriculture, energy generation
and manufacturing. They manage all of the key facilities and infrastructure used in transporting and storing
water in the region and also manage the desalination plant on the Gold Coast.
Climate change represents the biggest challenge to ensuring water security in the region. Decreased
precipitation, more intense and more frequent droughts, and increased evaporation rates will put a strain
on water supply in the region. Coupled with a rapid growth in population, SEQ must use its water supply
smarter to ensure it remains a sustainable and equitable resource for the region.
Detailed analysis of the issues facing water supply and infrastructure in SEQ has shown that:

Current infrastructure is incapable of supporting a larger population effectively
Current infrastructure capacities are unable to support a larger population sustainably
Infrastructure used to transport water has the ability become more efficient, both in terms of
energy usage and water losses
Water infrastructure is vulnerable to impacts of climate change e.g. rising sea levels, extreme
weather, floods and droughts
The goals and objectives outlined below are focussed around reducing the demand for grid water,
increasing the amount of water available, increasing the resilience of infrastructure to the impacts of
climate change, and reducing the impact of infrastructure on the energy grid. If met, they will ensure that
SEQ can sustainably and equitably provide water to homes, business and industries throughout the region.
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Water Supply that is sustainable and can adequately provide for a growing population
Increase total water storage capacity for SEQ by 10% by 2034
Investigate future dam sites
Expand current dam capacities
Implement urban water storage

Increase the amount of recycled water consumed per capita by 100% by
2034
Increase recycled water output of current facilities
Construct new facilities to provide recycled water

Strategy W1.1.1 will be implemented across all
potential sites in SEQ and carried out by the
Department of State Development,
Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) and
SEQwater. Regional catchments that are not
yet used by SEQwater will be the main areas
assessed. Community consultation will play a
critical part in the success of this strategy.

Strategy W1.1.2 will be focussed on all current
dams used by SEQwater, who will be
responsible, along with DSDIP, for evaluating
them individually for expanding capacities.
Community consultation will be crucial as
catchment areas may be adjusted and this will
change surrounding land use compatibilities.

Strategy W1.1.3 covers urban footprint areas in
SEQ, specifically highways and large urban
spaces. This strategy will be implemented by
SEQwater, DSDIP and the Department of
Energy and Water Supply (DEWS), and will
involve extensive construction works to
connect the storage systems to distribution
points and to the surrounding population.

Strategy W1.2.1 will assess the current
capabilities of water recycling facilities and
Bundamba, Luggage Point and Gibson Island
and evaluate the ability to increase output. Will
be run by SEQwater.

In alignment with Strategy W1.2.2, SEQwater
and DSDIP will evaluate locations for additional
water recycling facilities and work with
communities to ensure that all parties are
satisfied with the proposed plans.

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Well managed sustainable water demand throughout the region
Reduce grid water consumption per person, per day, to 140L by 2020 and
100L by 2034
Increase requirements for water collection for new buildings
Educational and public awareness campaigns to reinforce water conservation for
individuals and businesses
Introduce a block rate payment system for water billing
Implement community based water collection/recycling infrastructure

Strategy W2.1.1 will require the Department of
Housing and Public Works (DHPW) to increase
the legislated requirements for homes to
supply more off grid water.

Strategy W2.1.2 will be implemented by
SEQwater and the Department of Natural
Resource Management (DNRM) who will fund
and organize campaigns and educational
programs to reinforce water conservation
throughout SEQ

Strategy W2.1.3 will be implemented by
SEQwater and local governments who will
instate a new billing system to their customers
throughout their respective SEQ councils.

Strategy W2.1.4 requires DSDIP, SEQwater,
DEWS and local governments to encourage the
use of off grid water collection and recycling
infrastructure through rebates, incentives or
disincentives, throughout the urban footprint
in SEQ.

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Efficient infrastructure that minimises water loss and reduces grid energy demand
Minimise lost water due to leaks and infrastructure failure by 60% by 2020
and 80% by 2034
Increase the frequency of infrastructure maintenance
Implement technology capable of detecting slight changes within facility and
infrastructure
Decrease the amount of grid electricity consumed per unit of water
transported by 30% by 2034
Increase the frequency of maintenance procedures
Ensuring infrastructure is planned to be efficient and effective
Co-locating water intensive land uses with water distribution Facilities
Implement on-site renewable energy generation

In accordance with Strategy W3.1.1 SEQwater
is responsible for maintenance of infrastructure
and will be charged with increasing the rate at
which major and minor infrastructure services
are carried out. This will involve hiring
additional employees to manage the higher
workload. This strategy will be implemented
alongside W3.2.1 and W4.2.1.

Strategy W3.1.2 will again be implemented by
SEQwater and involves the initial assessment of
current measurement devices to identify
improvements or upgrades. SEQwater will
evaluate further solutions to improve the
measurability of different aspects within their
facilities and infrastructure, such as water
pressure gauges, electrical consumption
meters.

In alignment with Strategy W3.2.2 SEQwater
and DSDIP are responsible for planning the
pathways for the pipeline used by SEQwater.
Future infrastructure will be planned to identify
the most efficient and effective route.

Through Strategy W3.2.3 DSDIP will allocate
suitable land close to distribution facilities
owned by SEQwater to be used for water
intensive industries, such as agriculture and
manufacturing. Therefor reducing the costs of
water transport. Inversely, SEQwater will also
locate future distribution points closer to
intensive water use areas.

In alignment with Strategy W.3.2.4, DEWS and
SEQwater will construct onsite renewable
energy facilities solely for use by SEQwater.
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In accordance with Strategy W4.1.1 SEQwater
and DSDIP will take predicted SLR information
into account when planning future
infrastructure routes and facility locations. This
Strategy will work in conjunction with Strategy
W3.2.2.

With Strategy W4.1.2 in place, SEQwater will
assess the resilience of current infrastructure
and facilities at risk from predicted SLR
impacts. The infrastructure will then be
improved or relocated.

Strategy W4.2.1 will be implemented alongside
Strategy W3.1.1.

Strategy W4.2.2 will dictate SEQwater to assess
future facilities for construction below ground
to reduce the impact of extreme weather
events, such as cyclones, on the facilitys
operation.

Water supply infrastructure that is resilient to the impacts of climate change
100% of infrastructure located in areas indicated to be affected by sea level
rise (SLR) will not be vulnerable by 2034
Locate future infrastructure away from potentially affected areas of SLR
Relocate and/or improve current infrastructure at risk of SLR
Costs associated with infrastructure repairs directly related to severe
weather events will be reduced by 60% by 2025, and 80% by 2034 (compared to current levels)
Increase frequency of maintenance procedures
Construct future facilities underground
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Figure 2: Water Strategy implementation map
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Agriculture will be sustainably and equitably managed to effectively supply produce for a
growing population. The practices will be efficient and resilient to the impacts of climate
change.
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Agriculture in SEQ is focussed within the Rural Production Areas (RPA) (Figure 3) and covers approximately
1.9 million hectares (South East Water Catchments 2014). Agriculture in SEQ delivers over 267,000 jobs,
provides food nationally and internationally, and creates an $18.7 billion dollar value chain for SEQ
(Australian Government 2013). The benefits associated with agriculture in SEQ account for 20% of
Australias economy (IBIS Worlds 2011). The unique regional landscape and fertile soils make agriculture in
SEQ important when preparing for future change in order to maintain and enhance SEQs sustainability,
equity and prosperity.
To maintain high quality agriculture in SEQ, a transition from traditional farming to sustainable farming
practices is necessary. In SEQ farmers are responsible for the: costs, risks, management, protection,
adaptation, and improvement of their land. Four key issues are addressed by this plan, these include:

Increased severe weather events, droughts, higher temperatures and flooding;
Increased pressure on scarce water resources from climate change impacts and competing industrial
competition;
Improving the current supply chain for SEQ to cope with population growth;
Enhancing the economic output of agriculture in SEQ.

In order to achieve our vision for SEQ and address these issues, further education, research, and
development strategies are required by government and industry. This will underpin the transition from
traditional farming practices to sustainable farming over the next 20 years. Implementation timeframes are
provided in Section 10.0. The location for implementation of strategies is demonstrated in the Agriculture
Strategies Map (Figure 3).

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Stress on crop and livestock production in
SEQ is under increasing threat from climate
change impacts. In conjunction with
population growth it is crucial that we adapt
to become resilient to these predicted
impacts. To ensure agriculture practices in
the future are efficient and resilient to the
potential impacts of climate change four
strategies have been investigated. These
strategies have been developed to improve
the crops resistance to climate change
threats specific to SEQ (A1.1.1 and A1.1.3);
improve farmers awareness of these impacts
and provide further assistance to help them
adapt to these changes (A1.1.2); and improve
management plans for dealing with linkage
disruption due to severe weather events to
reduce response time and increase the food
security for SEQ (A1.1.4).

These strategies will be administered and
implemented by Federal and State
government departments, through the
provision of information on government
department websites (A1.1.3), state funding
for research and incentive phase out (A1.1.1)
and in partnership with organisations such as
Agforce and QFF (A1.1.2).

The overall economic benefits from these
strategies include increased production and
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (A1.1.1,
A1.1.3) and decreased economic costs from
disasters due to more effective management
plans (A1.1.2 and A1.1.4). The environmental
benefits will see more agricultural land being
used effectively and reducing the necessity
for crop sizes to increase from population
growth, therefore as detailed in Biodiversity
section increasing land available for
biodiversity.

Efficient agricultural practices that are resilient to the impacts of climate change
Reduce the percentage of crops and/or produce lost each year by
droughts/floods or extreme weather events by 20% by 2034
Invest in Genetically Modified Crops (GMC) to increase crop resilience to localised
predicted climate change impacts.
Provide more technical assistance and education programs for farmers to develop
strategies to combat predicted climate change issues.
Diversify crop species for food production, and implement alternative methods of
production (hydroponics, aquaponics and green house)
Introduce new management plans for dealing with severe weather events to improve
response time
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Efficient agricultural practices that are resilient to the impacts of climate change
Reduce demand on irrigation by 40% across SEQ RLRPA by 2034
Implement Purified Recycled Water irrigation methods
Invest in Genetically Modified Crops (GMC)
Ensure adequate volume capacity, quantities, and quality of rainwater tanks are
installed on all properties
Vegetate dams and creek beds that have little or no vegetation, to reduce
evaporation and retain surface water levels

Water stress in SEQ is among the top threats
to agriculture. Therefor, the development
towards more sustainable water use is
crucial to adapting to the uncertainty of
water scarcity in climate change conditions.
Sustainable water use and reduced irrigation
water demand in crop and livestock
production processes will be achieved
through four strategies. These strategies are
developed to improve efficient water
recycling, harvesting of rainfall and surface
water runoff (A1.2.1 and A1.2.3) retaining
surface water and soil moisture and reducing
evaporation rates (A1.2.4) and decreasing
the crops dependence on water (A1.2.2).

These four strategies will be implemented by
State government departments through the
department websites (A1.1.3), and in
partnership with organisations such as
Agforce (A1.1.2).

The benefits to SEQ from these strategies
include less water intensive irrigation
methods, reducing the competing demand
on water resources, and reducing the risk to
the agriculture sector in the case of severe
drought. Improving ago-ecosystems from
retained soil moisture, enhancing crop and
livestock health improving productivity and
reducing costs to farmers and strain on state
water supply.
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To reduce chemical usage in SEQ agriculture
practices and improve the quality of
produce, three strategies have been
implemented, that focus on improving soil
fertility for more productive yields (A2.2.1)
reducing chemical fertilizer use (A2.2.3) and
reducing chemical pesticides used on crops
(A2.2.2).

Both Federal and State departments will be
implementing these strategies through
information provided by government
websites and increased farmers assistance
on restructuring their farming methods
through Agforce and Landcare. Each strategy
will be implemented in three phases; phase
one will support farmers with incentives for
willingly changing to less chemical usage
over the first 3 years. After the first three
years, a 40% reduction of chemical use from
both pesticides and fertilizers will be
enforced.

Over the following eight years, the remaining
60% will be phased out to a complete ban on
chemical use in agriculture by 2034,
Regulation and compliance will be
administered through local government
planning schemes.

The benefits of these three strategies help to
ensure a sustainable and adequate food
supply for SEQ. This is achieved through
assuring that SEQ soil maintains high mineral
value and minimal environmental harm is
produced from crop production through
pesticides enabling farmers to produce more
productive and nutritional yields each year.
Healthy soil results in economic benefits
from farmers reducing the expenditure on
pesticides and increases crop yields as well
as social benefits to consumers from a more
sustainable and nutritious food source.

Sustainable and adequate food supply for a growing population
Increase registered organic production sites by 40%
Improve current soil fertility by conducting regular soil testing, to improve the soil
fertility increasing production yield and crop health
Reduce chemical use and pollution by diversifying crop species to minimise the spread
of disease and pests, and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilisers
Transition from chemical fertiliser use to organic matter for natural fertiliser through
sustainable soil and pest management practices

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Three strategies focus on increasing urban
agriculture produce for SEQ (A2.2.1),
improve the overall capacity to produce food
(A2.2.3) and encourage the ability for
residents to grow their own produce
(A2.2.2). State government departments will
be responsible for administering and funding
research into hydroponic urban agriculture
(A2.2.1). Local planning schemes will
stipulate new developments produce a
higher capacity of rooftop gardens per m
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(A2.2.2). This will be implemented by State
government in conjunction with Agforce and
QFF. Local government planning schemes will
regulate this strategy to provide support and
planning allowances towards local fruit and
vegetable markets (A2.2.3).

The benefits of these three strategies include
economic gains from increasing produce
production efficiency, reducing impacts from
potential linkage disruption in the case of
severe weather events and enhancing
support the community. Social benefits
include increased community support and
sense of place. Further information on these
strategies is provided in report 3 - agriculture
(case studies).

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Sustainable and adequate food supply for a growing population
Increase current urban food production 25% by 2034
Invest in hydroponic food production technology to increase production sites in major
metropolitan areas
Implement planning regulations on new developments to provide community rooftop
gardens
Provide support to local communities to encourage local fruit and vegetable markets,
to support local produce

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The three strategies above have been
designed to focus on improving skilled work
and agricultural employment in SEQ through
training and education.

Federal and State government departments
and other government bodies such as Skilled
Queensland will administer implementation
of these strategies. The QFF, the University
of Queensland, and farming community
volunteer support will help to administer the
mentoring program (A3.1.3).

These three strategies have been developed
to increase agricultural skilled work and
improve the agricultural community of SEQ.
These strategies will provide new job skills,
enhance social networks, knowledge sharing
that fosters innovation, and renewed
confidence for school leavers and farmers
that agriculture is an industry for the future.
This renewed confidence will lead to
economic stimulus for agriculture.

Keep agriculture a strong industry for SEQ
Increase skilled agricultural workers by 25%
Provide tax incentives for farm managers to participate in on-going education and
training in sustainable agriculture practices
Establish a mentoring program and network of experienced traditional farmers with
no succession plan, to mentor new farm managers, to enable a transfer of knowledge and experience whilst
adapting to new sustainable practices
Invest in educational partnership programs with industry and local businesses to
promote agricultural skilled work success
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These strategies will be administered and
implemented by Federal and State
government departments, through the
department websites (A3.2.3), state funding
for research and incentive phase out (A3.2.1,
A3.2.2) and in partnership with organisations
such as Agforce and QFF and Landcare
(A3.2.2, A3.2.3).

The overall economic benefits from these
strategies include increased production and
GDP (A3.2.1, A3.2.2, A3.2.3), increased
skilled indigenous work and sustainable
production practices (A3.2.3). The social
benefits include increased employment;
environmental benefits will see more
agricultural land being used efficiently.
Increase GDP resulting from agriculture by 30% by 2034
Review and reduce farmer interest rate on new technology, increase farmers ability
to purchase more efficient and sustainable farming tools.
Reduce product wastage through Genetically Modified Crops
Increase skilled work by reviewing and adapting tertiary education programs for
agriculture to include Indigenous agricultural produce methods.
Keep agriculture a strong industry for SEQ
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Figure 3: Agriculture Strategy implementation map

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Biodiversity will be sustained by ensuring the region has healthy and connected habitats.
These will be protected, accessible, and valued by the community for their significance to
urban and regional prosperity. Management strategies for climate change issues and rapid
population growth impacts will increase the quality and resilience of biodiversity in the
region.
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SEQ is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot within Australia and supports approximately 4800 endemic
species, such as the Koala and wild Macadamia bush (Queensland Government 2009). The SEQ bioregion*
contains 151 different types of ecosystems of these, 75 are considered of concern and 22 are
endangered (Queensland Government 2007). The unique qualities and services provided to SEQ by these
ecosystems, such as visual amenity and fertile soils, make biodiversity an important issue.
Biodiversity in SEQ currently falls under the management of several State departments, primarily the
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP). The fragile ecosystems currently face several
significant challenges identified through an environmental assessment within phase two of the Regional
Management Plan. Major pressures of climate change and rapid population growth affect the biodiversity
contained within the RLRPA. Five key issues are expected to negatively impact biodiversity, these issues are:
The migration of species into and through the region in response to climate adaptive capacities;
Shifting climactic patterns creating increased risks of ecosystem damage and species loss from
bushfires, flooding, and pest species invasion;
Existing habitats are enduring increasing pressures from anthropogenic land uses, such as
agriculture and urban development, which creates a squeeze on ecosystems;
There is existing and increasing habitat fragmentation and destruction due to vegetation clearing for
economical land uses and supporting infrastructure; and
Biodiversity within SEQ is already experiencing loss, with a high and increasing percentage of species
considered as endangered or at risk.

The following goals, objectives, and strategies are designed to address these issues.

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Healthy and connected natural habitats with strong adaptive capacity to climate variations
Restore habitat connections in critical points and ensure there is no net loss
of ecologically significant habitat space
Conduct habitat studies of all species and use modelling to determine future migration
patterns
Establish a greenbelt* around current areas of ecological significance, protected forests,
and adjoined agricultural land
Implement Transboundary* Conservation practices to allow migration through
interregional corridors

Strategy B1.1.1 will be implemented in the
whole region, with a focus on areas of
ecological significance to current and future
migratory patterns. Operation of this
strategy will be under the DEHP. Biodiversity
in SEQ and greater surrounding areas will
gain the most benefit from this strategy.

Strategy B1.1.2 will also be implemented in
the whole region, with a focus on current
and future migration corridors. DEHP will
create the Regional Department for
Greenbelt Management and Regulation to
oversee its implementation. A major shift in
future zoning and legislation frameworks in
SEQ will be created by B1.1.2.
Biodiversity will be the strategys primary
beneficiary, and stakeholders in the tourism,
and agriculture industries, as well as the
community, will also be protected and
provided with indirect benefits.

Landholders may lose the economic
opportunity of selling their land to
developers under B1.1.2, but will be
reimbursed by implementing strategies such
as the Biobanking* scheme (B2.2.1). The
strategy will work in spatial conjunction with
B1.1.3.

Strategy B1.1.3 will be focused in migration
corridors that cross political borders This will
allow strategies B1.1.2 and B1.1.3 to work in
spatial conjunction with each other. The
DEHP will partner with other regional, local,
and state government bodies to produce
effective transboundary* conservation
corridors. Biodiversity in the SEQ region and
greater surrounding areas will gain the most
benefit from the implementation of these
strategies.

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Strategy B2.1.1 will be implemented region
wide with a strong focus on pest species
habitats and migration pathways. DEHP will
partner with conservation and agricultural
NGOs to assist reporting and
implementation. Strategy B2.1.1 will assist in
informing eradication and relocation
programs of B2.1.2.

Strategy B2.1.2 will be focused in pest
species habitats through the region. DEHP
will collaborate with conservation and
agricultural NGOs to implement pest
reduction programs. This strategy will be
partially financed by the fines generated
under B2.1.3.

wide. DEHP will be responsible for
determining and enforcing fines for
introducing pest species.

Strategies B2.1.1-B2.1.3 will provide the
greatest benefit to native species and
agricultural producers who suffer from
economic impacts of pest species damage.
The reduction of destructive pests is vital to
preserve endemic species populations and
revive those that are classified as
endangered.

Endemic and threatened species protected from natural threats
Reduce pest species populations by 50% by 2025 and 85% by 2034
Annually index and monitor movement and population sizes of current and potential
future pest species
Implement government and community information campaigns and programs to
conduct pest eradication and relocation
Create heavy disincentives such as fines for bringing in pest species
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Strategy B2.2.1 will be implemented in the
RLRPA on private and developer owned land
within areas of ecological significance. The
strategy will be developed and implemented
by the DEHP. In future the strategy has the
potential to be revised to operate in
cooperation with other regional and state
governments.

Strategy B2.2.2 will provide conditional
grants to landowners and developers to
increase biodiversity population numbers
whilst the Biobanking* scheme (B2.2.1) is
being developed. It will be implemented in
the same areas as B2.2.1 and then be
integrated into B2.2.1 as an incentive, and
discontinued.

Strategies B2.2.1 & B2.2.2 will benefit
endemic threatened species by increasing
endangered species numbers through
providing healthy habitats that will improve
overall quality and resilience against natural
threats of biodiversity in the SEQ region.

Increase regions endangered species populations by 15% and total number of
native individuals by 25% by 2034
Establish and inform stakeholders of the benefits of a Biobanking* scheme with positive
biodiversity outcome insurance systems
Provide conservation incentives to land owners and developers for increasing native
species population
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Strategy B2.3.1 will be implemented on
privately owned land within the RLRPA. It
will be carried out by the DEHP. The heavy
disincentives under the strategy will be an
economic deterrent for developers and
agriculture producers, but will encourage
reimbursement through the uptake of
conservation incentives such as B2.2.2.

wide to preserve threatened biodiversity
populations. DEHP will work in partnership
with NGO conservation groups and
specialists to implement and monitor the
strategy. This strategy will be partially
financed by the fines generated under
B2.3.1.

Strategy B2.3.3 will be implemented through
the region, particularly in areas of ecological
significance at high risk to natural disasters.
The DEHP will partner with NGO
conservation groups and disaster response
teams to design and implement the strategy.

Strategies B2.3.2 and B2.3.3 will benefit
threatened and native species in SEQ by
increasing population numbers and
conserving individuals and habitats during
natural disasters.

No additional species endangerment and minimise any preventable
extinctions
Heavy disincentives such as strong fines for any habitat destruction or species loss
particularly targeted at land owners and developers
Annually review endangered and native species population sizes and establish breeding
programs in partnership with non-governmental conservation organizations
Increase habitat and species conservation measures in disaster response and
management techniques conducted by non-governmental organisations
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Thriving and valued habitats that are protected from negative externalities
Reduce 70% of pollution and fragmentation by agricultural and urban land by
2034
Review legislation to include mandatory environmental impact assessment and
monitoring programs for applicable developments
Monitor and enforce heavy penalties and disincentives for pollutant release,
particularly by agricultural and manufacturing industries, while providing incentives to utilise environmentally
safe alternative methods
Increase community contributions to habitat and species protection by 75%
by 2034
Establish education programs, fundraisers, and conservation advertising in community
with an initial focus on schools

Strategy B3.1.1will be implemented in areas
of urban or rural development, particularly
focusing on new development areas with
high ecological significance. The DEHP will be
responsible for reviewing and reassessing the
framework for environmental impact
assessable developments, as well as
monitoring developments for environmental
damage. The outlined strategies will reduce
fragmentation in ecologically significant
areas and primarily benefit biodiversity.

Strategy B3.1.2 will be focused in urban and
rural areas used for agricultural or industrial
manufacturing purposes. The DEHP will
implement the strategy by enforcing fines
and penalties for damages, and providing
loans and grants to producers and
manufacturers for taking up environmentally
safe alternative methods.

This will primarily benefit biodiversity by
increasing responsibility for environmental
damage by anthropogenic activities and
therefor reducing pollution.

Strategy B3.2.1 will be administered through
the region by the DEHP, and education
programs and community fundraisers will be
conducted in collaboration with the
Department of Education Queensland and
non-governmental conservation
organisations. The increased contributions
will fund this strategy, and also partially fund
other incentive and financed strategies
(example B2.2.2). Biodiversity in SEQ will
indirectly gain the majority of benefits
provided by increased funding for habitat
and species protection. Additional benefits
will be provided to community members and
school staff, students, and families who have
personal interest in biodiversity information
and protection from future impacts.

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Figure 4: Biodiversity Strategy implementation map

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Energy in SEQ is sustainably produced, equitably distributed, and efficiently managed. The
region is supplied by infrastructure that is resilient to the impacts of climate change, and
adequately prepared for rapid population growth.

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The provision of efficient energy is essential to maintain equitable prosperity in SEQ. Efficient management
of energy is imperative with substantial dependence for regional water distribution and filtration, the safety,
reliability, and effectiveness of transport infrastructure, and equitable access for domestic consumers. DEWS
is the state authority currently in control of energy in Queensland. The regional distributor for energy in SEQ
is Energex, who provide almost 1.4 million business and domestic connections and strive for economic, social
and environmentally acceptable sustainable energy solutions.

Currently, SEQ represents almost 60% of the total electricity demand in the State (QLD Government, 2009).
Compounding the issue, there will be a greater demand for energy-intensive products as a result of increased
temperatures due to climate change and population growth (QLD Government, 2008). Energy has a distinct
interactive relationship with climate change and population growth. Three key issues have been identified
that highlight this relationship and have the potential to significantly impact the future sustainability, equity,
and prosperity of SEQ, these being:

Major reliance on fossil fuels for energy production;
Efficient energy use and management and
Vulnerable energy infrastructure.

The following goals, objectives and strategies ensure that energy outcomes are sustainably and equitably
achieved.
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Location research for Strategy E1.1.1 will
begin as soon as possible in the lifespan of
the plan, with design, public involvement,
and construction of the necessary
infrastructure immediately following. While
the implemented renewable facilities could
potentially impact nearby residents
(primarily amenity), such impacts will be
avoided at all costs by scouting locations
suitably distanced from residential
communities. Where possible, and if
unavoidable, impacts will be offset through
cost-cuts or tax credits. Moreover, E1.1.1 will
work in conjunction with E1.1.3 to ultimately
financially benefit consumers.
Strategy E1.1.2 is applicable to all biomass
energy producers in SEQ. The costs of
transporting biomass fuel sources to
production plants will be subsidized in
addition to structural, and operational
relaxations as set in local planning schemes.
The key beneficiaries from this strategy will
be biomass production plants and associated
retailers who will gain business from E1.1.3.

In alignment with Strategy E1.1.3, the
Queensland Competition Authority (QCA)
will dictate that retailers that derive energy
from bioenergy plants offer overall reduced
pricing (during both peak and off-peak
hours). Working in conjunction with E1.1.1
and E1.1.2, E1.1.3 will engage numerous
beneficiaries, including: consumers
(financially), renewable energy production
plants (increasing revenue), and supportive
retailers (increasing client base). While
retailers may initially be impacted by
reduced pricing, they will encounter
increased clientele as the renewable sector
emerges. Should low-income households
struggle with the increased costs of retailers
not a part of E1.1.3, they will be re-signed to
a retailer that is covered under the strategy
at the expense of DEWS.

A sustainable region less reliant on fossil fuels for energy production.
Increase regional energy production from renewable sources to 25% by 2024,
and 45% by 2034.
Research feasibility of, and identify optimal location for, large-scale geothermal, large-
scale bioenergy, and large-scale wind powered generation plants and implement where feasible
Subsidize and incentivise Bioenergy (biomass) production through retrofitting or
expanding existing plants.
Provide public incentives for using energy retailers associated with renewable
production

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Strategy E1.2.1 will signify the Queensland
Governments commitment to increasing off-
grid residential energy options. Contributing
to the value of STCs* will increase the value
of installing residential systems for
consumers. E1.2.1 will work in alliance with
E1.2.2 and E1.2.3 to financially benefit those
willing to install (or mandated as per E1.2.3)
residential renewable options, not only
through STCs*, but also through reduced
costs of energy taken from the grid.
In alignment with Strategy E1.2.2, DEWS will
regain control of the solar feed in tariff and
apply a flat rate of 16c/kwh for PV
customers, with an option for energy
retailers to provide higher rates at their
expense. With previous implementation of
the Queensland Government Solar Bonus
Scheme*, low income households were
impacted by increased competition in
electricity prices. To mitigate this issue,
E1.2.2 nominates a flat rate of feed in tariff
and works in alliance with E1.1.3 to provide
cheaper energy options for low income
households.

Strategy E1.2.3 will necessitate alterations in
local planning schemes mandating that new
developments include solar panels and
heating, and sustainable design principles
such as: North orientation, design to
maximise natural lighting, cooling, shade,
and ventilation. E1.2.3 will place increased
costs on developers and those building new
homes. However E1.2.1 and E1.2.2 will both
reduce costs of installing solar and other
residential renewable systems, as well as
prove beneficial to the homeowner once
initial costs are recovered from the feed in
tariff.

Increase off-grid residential renewable energy to 20% by 2034.
Increase the value of STCs* for household renewable energy, and include all renewable
energy options (PV, wind & water)
Reinstate government controlled solar feed in tariff for Photovoltaic (PV) customers
with retailer option to increase.
Regulate design standards of new developments to maximise sustainable principles
and reduce grid energy demand.

A sustainable region less reliant on fossil fuels for energy production.
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In alignment with Strategy E2.1.1 DEWS will
increase educational TV advertising
regarding energy efficient appliances,
efficient energy use, and energy
conservation. Advertising strategies E1.1.3,
E1.2.1, E1.2.2, and E2.1.2. will encourage the
uptake of energy efficient household
appliances and inform consumers of the
benefits of E1.1.3, E1.2.1 and E1.2.2.

As per Strategy E2.1.2, DEWS will provide
incrementally increasing tax credits to
retailers that sell automatic off peak circuit
appliances. The use of off peak circuit
appliances will reduce the demand of grid
energy at peak times, overall improving
efficiency and financially benefitting
consumers that purchase these appliances.

In accordance with Strategy E2.1.3, the QCA
will dictate that energy retailers increase
costs at peak times (unless retailers operate
under E1.1.3).

While increased costs could displace low-
income earners, E1.1.3 addresses this issue.

As per Strategy E2.2.1, DEWS will mandate
regional distributors to conduct periodic
assessments on infrastructure to locate
specific loss areas and upgrade or install
infrastructure capable of managing loss.
Costs associated with upgrades may be
passed onto consumers, however reduced
cost energy options will be available as per
E1.1.1.

Location scouting for Strategy E2.2.2 will
begin immediately, identifying potential sites
close to future existing developments for
land acquisition. Owners of desired and
nearby land will be affected by land
acquisition and/or placement of production
plants, however this issue will be dealt with
as per E1.1.1.
Efficient management and use of energy, to equitably and adequately supply a growing
population.
Diversify peak times of energy consumption at least 30% from current trends
by 2024
Increase awareness campaigns regarding: energy efficient household appliances, smart
energy use times, energy conservation and energy efficiency
Incentivise discounting automatic off-peak circuit appliances to retailers
Implement financial disincentives for energy use at peak times

Increase energy efficiency 10% by 2024, and 20% by 2034
Identify specific areas of loss in regional distribution and upgrade and/or Install
infrastructure capable of managing energy loss
Identify sites close to future and existing developments of beneficial proximity for
renewable energy production plants, and regulate placement to maximize local benefits (crops, water, distance)

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Energy infrastructure that is resilient to the impacts of climate change
Upgrade 70% of energy infrastructure to be more resilient to climate change
impacts by 2034
Identify energy production infrastructure vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
(specifically water scarcity, flood, increasing average temperatures, and extreme weather events) and install
adaptations to withstand impacts.
Identify energy distribution infrastructure vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
(specifically sea level rise, flood, extreme weather events) and install adaptations to withstand impacts (through
design or location.

Strategy E3.1.1 will be enforced by DEWS,
and undertaken by the owners of the plant.
Although this Strategy could increase the
costs of energy for the consumer, numerous
strategies within this plan are capable of
managing this (specifically E1.1.3)

In alignment with Strategy E3.1.2, and as
mandated by DEWS, the regional
distributor(s) will be required to identify (and
install where applicable) distribution
infrastructure vulnerable to climate change
impacts. Furthermore, regional distributors
will be required to identify infrastructure in
corridors vulnerable to flood and SLR and
regulate the placement of further
infrastructure to avoid construction in these
areas.
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Figure 5: Energy Strategy implementation map

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A sustainable, efficient and equitable passenger and freight transport system, built in
harmony with the natural environment and resilient to the impacts of climate change.

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A well-connected and sustainable transport network is an intrinsic component of a sustainable SEQ. It is the
backbone of all social and economic activities and can create major environmental impacts if not managed
correctly.
Major transport projects are generally initiated under the guidance of the Department of Transport and Main
Roads (DTMR) or DSDIP. Most roads are publicly funded however there are toll road exceptions. The main
passenger and freight rail network is operated by Queensland Rail.
Current transport infrastructure is vulnerable to severe weather events, while coastal infrastructure is also
vulnerable to the impacts of SLR. Population growth will require additional investment into all types of
transport networks to meet the predicted future demand.
Detailed analyses of the issues confronting the transport network highlight that:

The existing transport patterns throughout the region are unsustainable and create avoidable
negative externalities;
There is an imbalance towards road infrastructure over rail infrastructure for passenger and freight
movement; and
Infrastructure will need to be adapted to withstand the effects of climate change.

The following goals, objectives and strategies ensure that transport outcomes are sustainably and equitably
achieved.

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Strategy T1.1.1 will require DTMR to
coordinate with local governments to
identify agricultural centres (e.g. Lockyer
Valley Salad Bowl) and projected future land
uses. After this initial research phase, land
will be acquired and preserved through
covenants. This will boost the future
efficiency and lessen environmental impacts
of the freight network.

Strategy T1.2.1 will require the legislative
implementation of a tax on long distance
road freight carriers. The method for
collection of this tax will be determined
through a one year research study conducted
by the DTMR. The charges collected will be
used to fund rail network upgrades. This
strategy is not intended to impact local-level
and inter-city distribution, as rail is not a
realistic option for short distance freight.

An efficient, prosperous and sustainable freight network
40% modal shift (road to rail) of freight travelling over 600kms by 2034
Locate and preserve land for new freight infrastructure and terminals consistent with
existing and future land-use patterns. Remove freight from residential and high-traffic areas and improve access
for agricultural and manufacturing sectors
Reduce negative externalities of road freight: congestion, CO
2
emissions, noise
& air pollution and damage caused to roadways by 40% by 2034
Introduce a tariff scheme for freight vehicles to pay for vehicle miles travelled in SEQ,
regarding CO
2
emissions, vehicle weight, and noise and air pollution, to leverage costs to rail freight and
remunerate for negative externalities
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Strategy T1.3.1 and T1.3.2 identify priority
upgrade locations where existing network
constraints exist and where future networks
are planned. Coordination will be required
with DTMR and DSDIP. Funding will be
provided by the QLD Government for the
construction of these projects.

In alignment with Strategy T1.4.1 DTMR will
identify and upgrade notorious stretches of
road and level crossings. A comprehensive
driver information program will complement
physical road works. The removal of level
crossings will improve travel speeds for road
users and rail operators.

Improve overall velocity and capacity of rail freight by 10% per year to 2034
Improve loading and unloading capacity and efficiency at freight terminals and at the
Port of Brisbane
Reduce physical and infrastructure barriers to transport double-stacked rail freight
directly to terminals
Improve community safety with zero road freight related fatalities by 2034
Remove level crossings and prioritise road upgrades where road freight and PMV
collisions occur, complemented by a driver information program
A sustainable, efficient and prosperous freight network
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Strategy T2.1.1 is a disincentive program that
will operate using a series of cameras or
sensors on major highways where congestion
is a severe problem. The program will only
target routes where public transport
alternatives exist. The charges collected
would be used to fund strategy T2.3.3 and
other public transport programs.

Strategy T2.2.1 is a research study will
identify priority areas where track is
significantly constrained. Funding will be
reliant on the QLD Government and rail
operators. The project will require
coordination with DTMR, DSDIP and rail
operators (e.g. QR).

A sustainable, equitable and efficient passenger transport network
Reduce PMV externalities: congestion, CO
2
emissions and air pollution by 40%
by 2034
Introduce a user-pays system (pay per distance travelled) for travel in peak times
Reduce average rail trip time by 40% between major transport hubs from 2014
base-levels by 2034
Track upgrades to improve travel speeds: straighten and level constraining curves and
inclines, remove level crossings and duplicate shared track to prevent congestion
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Strategy T2.3.1 requires DSDIP and DTMR to
collaborate to provide future network
overviews and identify missing links.
Transport corridors will be preserved and
missing links will be constructed where
appropriate and on a as-needed basis.

In alignment with Strategy T2.3.2, GPS
tracking devices will be installed on busses
and trains to provide accurate locational
data. DTMR will be responsible for
implementing the physical signage at bus
stops and train stations, while a software
developer will be outsourced for the
development of the mobile application.

Strategy T2.3.3 is an equity measure,
leveraging the additional costs imposed by
T2.2.1. Eligible individuals will be able to
apply for a special concession card useable
on all public transport in SEQ.

For Strategy T2.3.4 DTMR will implement TV
advertising, letter box drops and an online
website. This will include a three month
campaign every four years, commencing
2016.

Increase public transport ridership by 80% by 2034
Connect missing bus and rail links
Provide real-time public transport information to commuters through electronic
signage and mobile applications
Provide public-transport travel subsidies for low-income earners
Implement a public information campaign about the health and environmental benefits
of public and active transport
A sustainable, equitable and efficient passenger transport network
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Strategies T3.1.1 and T3.1.2 requires DTMR and
DSDIP to coordinate and identify infrastructure at
greatest risk. Climate change impacts will be
incorporated into new and upgraded
infrastructure projects. These impacts will be
constantly revised as the IPCC release updated
information. Infrastructure has long lifetimes and
the design of new projects should take into
account long range climatic impacts.

Construction for Strategy T3.1.3 will focus on
a priority basis, with funds being obtained from
the Queensland Government for works. DTMR
will control the research phase and construction
works on State controlled roads, while funding

will be provided to local government for works on
locally controlled roads.

Strategy T3.2.1 requires guidelines to be
developed and adopted as legislation for all new
transport infrastructure to require risk
assessments of the threat to human lives from
present and future extreme weather events.

Strategy T3.3.1 works in addition to T3.2.1, and
requires disaster management plans to be
drafted and updated on a biannual basis.
.
Transport infrastructure resilient to the impacts of climate change
80% of critical passenger transport infrastructure resilient to extreme weather
events by 2034
Strengthen key transport infrastructure to withstand a 1 in 500 year flood, extreme heat
and weather events in susceptible areas
Incorporate rising sea level predictions into new and replacement infrastructure (height
based on time scale and tied to IPCC predictions)
Design and retrofit roadways that collect and filter runoff to prevent unfiltered
discharge into creeks and rivers, simultaneously reducing inundation
90% of major road and rail freight routes remain operational in flood
inundation events by 2034
Hydrology and bushfire risk assessments are to be conducted to prevent construction of
infrastructure in problematic locations
100% of residents have safe-passage road network access for evacuation in
emergency situations by 2034
Identify resident safe-passage routes for evacuation in extreme weather events and
regularly update disaster management plans

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Sustainable transport infrastructure harmonious with the natural environment
50% reduction in vegetative loss and ecological impacts from infrastructure
construction
Utilise environmentally sensitive construction techniques and create a mandatory road
design
10% reduction in annual fauna deaths on transport infrastructure per year to
2034
Prioritise the installation of barriers in wildlife hotspots and ecologically sensitive areas
to prevent fauna accessing transport infrastructure
No new critical habitat fragmented from construction of infrastructure
following plan implementation
Construct habitat bridges to reconnect ecological habitats severed by transport
infrastructure
Avoid construction of transport infrastructure through sensitive ecological areas

Strategy T4.1.1 requires DTMR to collaborate
with environmental scientists and road engineers
to develop a design guide that will become a
legislative requirement for new construction. The
guidelines will build on already existing
information (such as DTMR Fauna Sensitive Road
Design) and include a requirement that habitat
area lost through construction is offset elsewhere
in SEQ.

Strategy T4.2.1 requires construction works to
create physical wildlife barriers in existing
ecological hotspot locations to decrease the
number of fauna deaths on transport
infrastructure by restricting access.

Strategy T4.3.1 will identify ecological hotspots
that have been severed by transport
infrastructure. Habitat bridges will be constructed
to reconnect them, with a variety of designs
targeting different fauna, adopted from best
practice studies.

T4.3.2 requires that no new transport
infrastructure is constructed through sensitive
ecological areas. These prohibited areas will be
identified in a one year study conducted by
environmental scientists who will report their
findings to DTMR.

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Figure 6: Transport Strategy implementation map

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The urban form in SEQ is compact, sustainable, and centrally located around thriving
regional activity centres and interconnected by accessible regional transit systems. Land
use conflicts are sustainably and equitably managed to promote economic opportunities,
the conservation of healthy natural ecosystems, and the continued prosperity of rural
production areas. Rural and environmental land use patterns are resilient to the impacts of
climate change and are maintained within the region.

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Land use in SEQ is supported by the unique and diverse natural assets in the RLRPA which contribute to the
economic, social and environmental prosperity of the region. The majority of SEQs population and urban
infrastructure exists within coastal environments, and much of this development is located within 10
kilometres of the coast and can be subject to floods, storms and SLR (Wang et al. 2010). A similar
development trend applies to commercial and transport infrastructure (Wang et al. 2010). Urban land uses
currently occupy 11 per cent of land uses (Bureau of Meteorology 2014), but with an additional 754,000
dwellings expected in the region by 2031(Queensland Government 2009, p. 9), this percentage may increase
unless managed effectively.

All state departments collectively contribute to land use planning in SEQ, however primary management of
land use is by DSDIP. Over the next 20 years, climate change and population growth will create significant
changes to land use patterns in SEQ that must be sustainably and equitably managed. The primary land use
issues will be:

Unsustainable urban form due to urban sprawl;
Land use conflicts;
Urban retreat from coastlines due to sea level rise placing pressure on open space;
Deterioration of the coastal environment due to storms and inundation.
These land use issues will collectively impact on all key issue areas discussed in this report. The goals,
objectives and strategies ensure that land use outcomes are sustainably and equitably achieved and support
the goals, objectives and strategies of all key issue areas discussed in this report.

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In alignment with Strategy L1.1.1 DSDIP will
provide changes to statutory regulation.
LGAs will identify priority infill and
brownfield sites within urban centres for
redevelopment. DSDIP and Department of
Housing and Public Works (DHPW) will
coordinate to stimulate developer interest
and ensure profitable projects are created.
The high quality redevelopment standards
will offset the expensive initial demolition
and construction costs. Other potential
implications include brownfield
contamination concerns and community
resistance to infill. The beneficiaries of the
project will be local residents as it will
improve local neighbourhood character and
boost the property market in the LGAs.

Strategy L1.1.2 will have DSDIP and DHPW
create an incentive-based scheme to
stimulate competitive bidding in the private
sector for an affordable housing project. An
appropriate project company will be
contracted byre state departments and will
have a two year period to gather sponsors
and outside lenders which may include
commercial banks and Export Credit
Agencies to fund the project. The project will
be handed back to state government to be

sold once completed. The long term funding
of the PPP will mean that debt is incurred
before project is complete, but will be
outweighed by the high quality and diverse
affordable housing development created by
the private sector. The beneficiaries of the
project will be low to moderate income
earners in SEQ seeking diverse and
affordable rental accommodation close to
commercial, employment and transport
centres.

Strategy L1.1.3 will require changes in
statutory regulation on all new
developments occurring in urban areas.
LGAs will review current zoning within urban
areas and assign minimum density
thresholds to underutilised or growing urban
areas. This will result in increased
development costs to meet medium and high
density development standards which can
encourage L1.1.2. This strategy will guide
sustainable development patterns in urban
centres dissuading urban sprawl and creating
more complete communities in the region.

Compact, sustainable, interconnected and thriving urban form
Ensure 90% of the regional population is living within major urban centres by
2034
Channel population growth into existing urban communities through infill development
and brownfield rehabilitation
Use public-private partnerships to create diverse and affordable housing options near
major commercial, employment and transport centres
Establish minimum density thresholds in and around regional activity centres by
adjusting density zoning provisions to allow for additional building heights and mixed use development to occur
in order to maximise the density per unit of land

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For Strategy L1.2.1 and Strategy L1.2.2 DSDIP
in coordination with the Urban Land
Development Authority (ULDA), Council of
Mayors and Federal Government will make
changes to statutory land use and
development policy. Resistance from rural
communities will be calmed through
community consultation throughout the life
of the policy, and further development
exemptions made based on rural
communities needs and priorities. L1.2.1 and
L1.2.2. will achieve community clustering and
reduce further encroachment and
fragmentation of agricultural and
environmental land.
Strategy L1.2.3 and Strategy L1.2.4 will be
implemented in broad hectare sites, low
density communities and future sites of
renewable energy or water service that are
located near regional activity centres.

Coordination between Federal, State (DSDIP,
DMTR, DNRM, and DEHP) and Local
governments departments will be required.
DSDIP and DMTR will coordinate to align the
DGAs with future passenger rail stations and
local TOD corridors. Seqwater, Energex and
Agforce will aid government bodies to assess
the proposed DGA sites for natural resource
and infrastructure opportunities. DSDIP will
create a Precinct Structure Plan by 2016
detailing the location of the proposed DGAs.
Strategy L1.2.3 & Strategy L1.2.4 will create
numerous land use conflicts and
disagreements with the private sector due to
lack of capital infrastructure funding outside
DGAs.
Strategy L1.2.3 and Strategy L1.2.4 will
benefit the region by regulating growth
patterns.

Ensure urban land uses do not exceed over 13% of the total regional land uses
until 2034
Impose a Greenfield Development tax on development in peri-urban and urban fringe
areas to discourage urban expansion, with the exception of developments needed to address a public health
issue, service agriculture, protect the regions natural assets or for renewable energy technology
Implement a Growth Rate Cap to limit the number of new residential or commercial
developments that may be constructed per year in communities located on the urban fringe
Identify and zone Designated Growth Areas and use capital expenditures from the state
government to control urban development patterns by providing funds and cheaper land for development to
occur in the Designated Growth Areas
Align the planning and development of Designated Growth Areas with future transit
corridors to ensure they are mutually supportive of each other
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Strategy L1.3.1 will be implemented through
the coordination of Federal, State (DSDIP,
DTMR, DEHP) and Local departments in
conjunction with Urban Land Development
Authority (ULDA) and the private sector.
Intense collaboration between stakeholders
will be required throughout the
implementation process in order to ensure
viability of the project. Federal funding will
be imperative towards the implementation
of Strategy L1.3.1, and a viability study will
be released in 2018. Potential implications of
implementing Strategy L1.3.1 include land
use conflicts, however Goal L2 directly
addresses land use conflicts.

Strategy L1.4.1 will be administered through
the coordination of DSDIP, DTMR, DEHP and
DNRSR. Elevated highways will be assessed
for termination, particularly within Brisbane.
Funding for the demolition and
redevelopment of highways will be provided
through Federal Grants and fundraisers.

Strategy L1.4.2: will be administered by
DEHP and DNRSR in conjunction with the
Queensland Conservation Council and will
require changes to statutory land use
policies. Strategy L1.4.2 is voluntary and not
required by private owners. DEHP and
DNRSR will notify property owners through a
mailing list whether their property is eligible
for Strategy L1.4.2.

Reduce the amount of land dedicated to roads and highways by 15% by 2034
Provide high frequency transit corridors in established primary and principal regional
activity centres by implementing TOD
Increase the total public open space provisions from 5-6 hectares per 1000
residents, to 5.5 -6.5 hectares per 1000 residents by 2034
Redevelop underutilised infrastructure such as parking lots and highways to provide a
balanced provision of open space in consolidated urban environments
Provide tax breaks to private owners that donate open space land for conservation
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Strategy L2.1.1 and Strategy L2.1.2 will have
the State Government departments (DSDIP,
DEHP, DNRSR, DNRM) and Local
Governments conduct an assessment of the
regional landscape. LGAs will be required to
update their local environmental maps to
reflect new zoning systems. Potential
implications will arise where incompatible
land uses exist within buffer zones. Where
this occurs Strategy L2.1.2 will be
implemented.

In alignment with Strategy L2.1.3 State
departments will be actively engaged with
the private sector by providing business
support services, research, education and
financial aid in the form of grants.

Sustainable and equitable management of land use conflicts
Ensure that by 2034, there is a maximum urban density of 0.25% located at a
minimum distance of 25km from all prime agricultural land, a maximum urban density of 0.40% located at a
minimum distance of 5km from all environmentally sensitive areas, and a maximum urban density of 0.50%
located at a minimum distance of 45 kilometres from areas of natural resource extraction
Implement appropriate buffers between incompatible land uses and provide specific
purpose zoning of areas for agriculture, extraction, environmental or urban use
Offer an appropriate level of compensation to private landholders to relocate from
unsustainable locations within buffer zones, or provide an alternative that ensures occupants follow sustainable
guidelines on how activities on their property must be undertaken to minimise disturbances to sensitive land
uses nearby
Foster partnerships and strategic alliances with industries and developers to assist in
synergies and coordination in the appropriate spatial distribution of their activities across different land uses
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Strategy L3.1.1 will be implemented in
coastal areas and along the foreshores of
rivers. DSDIP will implement Strategy L3.1.1
in coordination with Federal Governments
Building standards, and based on the
projected IPCC scenarios for sea level rise
and coastal storm frequency. Potential
implications will include higher costs to
achieve new development standards;
community resistance and nuisance
redevelopment of existing infrastructure
meet coastal building standards.

Strategy L3.1.2 will be implemented
throughout the region. Strategy L3.1.2: Will
be implemented by DSDIP as a statutory
regulation and enforced through LGA
floodplain zoning. Strategy L3.2.2: will have
potential impacts on coastal communities
and people seeking coastal land for
development.

Strategy L3.1.3 will be implemented primarily
along the coastline but also along the foreshores
of rivers in SEQ. DSDIP, DEHP, DNRSR, LGAs will
revise setbacks from infrastructure to the
shoreline and use tidal and storm information
from the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, in
conjunction with IPCC scenarios to determine
new setbacks. Coastal transitional zones
appropriately adjusted and widened with aid
from DNRSR. Potential implications include
shrinking of coastal open space and roads

Resilient rural and environmental land use patterns
Adapt 100% of coastal environments and coastal transitional areas to the
threat of potential storm surges and inundation by 2034
Improve the development standards of infrastructure in coastal environments and
within flood prone areas to include appropriate construction materials, building elevations, setbacks and
sustainable urban drainage and permeability
Restrict new development from occurring on floodplains and erodible coastal
landscapes
Revise coastal setbacks and implement larger biodiversity buffers between the coastline
and coastal transitional zones
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Figure 7: Land Use Strategy implementation map

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The following timeline illustrates the strategic level activities to be undertaken within each
strategy. It shows the primary activity and timing of each stage, at the first point of stage
initiation. This does not denote that preceding stages are completed, but that the intensive part of
a new activity is scheduled to begin. The activity phases include research and development,
construction, and implementation and monitoring. These phases will often occur concurrently as a
primary activity (shown in the timeline) and a secondary activity (not shown). Stages are flexible
to review periods and change under extreme circumstances if deemed necessary to meet a
worsening threat of climate change impacts.

Research and development (R&D) stages involve intensive tasks, which may include data
collection, modeling, stakeholder negotiations, and legislation review. This stage will also allow for
greater understanding of the strategys impact and prioritization for funding. As the intensive
phase of R&D finalizes, construction will be the following stage for some strategies, particularly
those focused on infrastructure provision, maintenance, and restoration. All strategies aim to be
in the implementation and monitoring phase by 2034. Strategies that are implemented early on
and which may require adjustment are scheduled for periodic reviews after monitoring. In a few
instances, strategies are discontinued through integration into other strategies (B2.2.2) or due to a
prioritization of funds (A1.1.1/A1.3.2).

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Implementation Key
Research & Development Review
Construction Discontinued
Implementation & Monitoring

Strategies
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W1.1.1 Future Dam Sites
W1.1.2 Dam Capacity Expansion
W1.1.3 Urban Water Storage
W1.2.1 Maximize Facility Outputs
W1.2.2 New Facilities
W2.1.1 Building Water Collection Standards
W2.1.2 Public Water Efficiency Campaigns
W2.1.3 Block Payment System
W2.1.4 Water Collection & Recycling
W3.1.1 Maintenance Improvements
W3.1.2 Early Issue Detection
W3.2.2 Smart Gravity Transportation
W3.2.3 Intensive Use Proximity Sourcing
W3.2.4 Onsite Energy Generation
W4.1.1 Future Location Restrictions
W4.1.2 Vulnerable Infrastructure Renewal
W4.2.2 Controlled Underground Facilities

A1.1.1/A1.3.2 GMC Incentives
A1.1.2 Technical & Education Programs
A1.2.1 Hydroponic Production Technology
A1.3.1 Purified Recycled Water Irrigation
A1.3.3 Water Tanks
A2.1.1 Severe Weather Event Response
A2.2.1 Shade Vegetation & Infrastructure
A2.2.2 No Till Farming
A3.1.1 Urban Agriculture
A3.1.2 Agricultural University Programs
Table 1: Implementation Timeline: Water & Agriculture
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4

2
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2
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8

2
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4

B1.1.1 Migration Modelling
B1.1.2 Greenbelt
B1.1.3 Transboundary Conservation
B2.1.1 Pest Species Indexing
B2.1.2 Pest Programs
B2.1.3 Pest Disincentive Scheme
B2.2.1 Biobanking & Offset Scheme
B2.2.2 Conservation Incentives
B2.3.1 Biodiversity Damage Disincentives
B2.3.2 Endangered Breeding Program
B2.3.3 Disaster Conservation Response
B3.1.1 EIA Legislation Review
B3.1.2 Pollution Penalty & Alternative Incentive
B3.2.1 Community Conservation Programs

E1.1.1 Renweable Energy R&D
E1.1.2 Bioenergy Subsidy
E1.1.3 Public Renewable Energy Incentives
E1.2.1 Homeowner Renewable STCs
E1.2.2 Solar Energy Tariff
E1.2.3 Design Standards
E2.1.1 Smart Energy Education Programs
E2.1.2 Off-peak Appliance Incentives
E2.1.3 Peak Energy Disincentives
E2.2.1 Energy Loss Area Identification
E2.2.2 Future Renewable Plant Locations
E3.1.1 Vulnerable Production Infra. Adaptation
E3.1.2 Vulnerable Distribution Infra. Adaptation
Table 2: Implementation Timeline: Biodiversity & Energy
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8

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4

T1.1.1 Future Agriculture Transit Corridors
T1.2.1 Freight Vehicle Tariff
T1.3.1 Increase Brisbane Port Efficiency
T1.3.2 Barrier Removal
T1.4.1 Freight Collision Reduction
T2.1.1 User Pay System
T2.2.1 Increased Rail Speeds
T2.3.1 Connect Missing Rail Links
T2.3.2 Real Time PT Information
T2.3.3 Low-Income Travel Subsidies
T2.3.4 Public Transport Information Campaign
T3.1.1 Strengthen Infrastructure
T3.1.2 Climate Proof New Infrastructure
T3.1.3 Road Runoff Filtering
T3.2.1 Hydrology Assess & Bushfire Response
T3.3.1 Disaster Evacuation Route Planning
T4.1.1 Environmentally Sensitive Construction
T4.2.1 Ecological Road Buffers
T4.3.1 Habitat Bridges
T4.3.2 Avoid Construction in ESAs

L1.1.1 Infill & Brownfield Development
L1.1.2 Public Private Partnerships
L1.1.3 Minimum Density Thresholds
L1.2.1 Greenfield Development Tax
L1.2.2 Growth Rate Cap
L1.2.3 Designated Growth Areas
L1.2.4 Alignment of Designated Growth Areas
L1.3.1 Transit Oriented Development
L1.4.1 Road Infrastructure Redevelopment
L1.4.2 Open Space Donation Tax Breaks
L2.1.1 Buffers & Specific Purpose Zoning
L2.1.2 Compensation Agreements
L2.1.3 Foster Partnerships
L3.1.1 Coastal Development Standards
L3.1.2 Floodplain Development Restriction
L3.1.3 Coastal Setbacks & Biodiversity Buffers
Table 3: Implementation Timeline: Transport & Land use
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Table 4: IPCC evaluation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) is an international scientific
organisation established by the United
Nations (UN). The IPCC reviews and assesses
scientific, technical and socio-economic
information related to climate change (IPCC
2014). The IPCC released a Special Report on
Emissions Scenarios (SRES) that provides a
number of emissions scenarios based on a
range of driving forces; this includes GHG
emissions, economic and population growth,
and the improvement and introduction of
technology (IPCC 2000).

The IPCC scenario used in this report is a
combination of A1B and B2. The scenario
A1B assumes balanced progress across all
resources technologies from energy supply
to end use, as well as balanced land use
changes (IPCC 2000). The scenario B2
assumes more gradual changes and less
development in all sectors (IPCC 2000). When
all factors are combined, this assumes a
world of very rapid to intermediate
economic growth, intermediate population
growth which peaks in mid-century. It
assumes the rapid introduction of new and
more efficient technologies which emphasise
local solutions to economic, social and
environmental sustainability with a balance
across all technological sources.

This scenario anticipates that temperatures
will increase by 1.55-4.1
C (best estimate 2.6

C) and the sea level will rise by 0.205-0.455

metres by 2100. These climatic changes have
the potential to cause an increase in severe
weather events such as bushfires, cyclones,
droughts and floods. This places pressure on
the systems which SEQ relies to function, and
threatens components of each issue area.
Examples of these threats, and how the
strategies contained in this report will
resolve them, are outlined below.
Increases in intensity
and duration of
drought
Reduced water supply
and a lack of water
security
W1.2.2
Construct new
facilities to provide
recycled water
Increases in
frequency and
severity of extreme
weather events
Large scale habitat
destruction, and
direct and indirect
species mortality
B2.3.3
Increase habitat and
species conservation
measures in disaster
response and
management
Increases in heat
wave frequency and
durataion
Increased peak
demand resulting in:
inefficiency, increased
management cost and
inequity
E2.1.1
Increase awareness
campaigns regarding:
energy efficient household
appliances, smart energy
use times, energy
conservation and energy
efficiency
IPCC
Expectations
Expected
Impacts
Adaptation
Strategies
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Table 5: Regional Vision evaluation
If climatic changes are more or less severe
than currently predicted, the strategies
contained in this report can be revised to be
more or less aggressive as new IPCC
predictions are produced. However, scientific
certainty is high enough that, utilising the
precautionary principle, it would be
unreasonable not to act. Regardless of the
scenario chosen or the impacts of climate
change, it is extremely likely that SEQ will
continue to experience high population
growth. The listed strategies will be
imperative for accommodating this growth
and shaping the future sustainably.

The community of SEQ also holds long-term
aspirations, outlined in the SEQRP 2009.
These aspirations include a region that is
sustainable, affordable, prosperous, liveable
and resilient to climate change (SEQRP
2009). The strategies contained in this plan
seek to address these aspirations and
examples are displayed below.

"...quality
infrastructure and
services..."
T2.2.1 - Track
upgrades to improve
travel speeds
"...accessible and
efficient
infrastructure"
"...interconnected
communities, with
excellent accessibility
and an extensive and
efficient public
transport system..."
L1.3.1: TOD in
primary and principal
regional activity
centres
"...thriving urban
environments..."
"urban and rural
areas are mutually
supportive and
collaborative..."
A3.1.1 - Specialized
universities close to
major agricultural
sectors
"...protected regional
production areas..."
Community
Vision
Aligning
Strategy
Our Vision
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The SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 is a 20 year plan that will adapt and manage the region in order to remain
prosperous and resilient to the impacts of climate change and rapid population growth. The impacts of
climate change are imminent, as GHG levels are continually supported by the increase in unsustainable
anthropocentric activities caused by rapid population growth. The RLRPA conserves the most important
regional land uses that contribute to SEQs unique, diverse and strong economic, social and environmental
qualities. The five key issue areas of Water, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy, Transport and Land Use are
areas of primary concern in the region, and were decided based on their significance to SEQ, vulnerability to
climate change and sensitivity to population growth.

The SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 assumes an adaptive approach based on the precautionary principle, due to the
uncertainty associated with climate change. The strategic framework and intensity of the adaptation and
management strategies are all of an intermediate level, as the combination of two IPCC emissions scenarios
- A1B and B2, are assumed to be global conditions that will occur in the next 20 years. Collaboration and
action across all relevant government departments and NGOs will be required in order to successfully and
effectively implement the adaptation and management strategies. Providing information and awareness,
innovative technology and management practices, and various monetary incentives and initiatives are
examples of the strategies that will be used to adapt and manage issues such as water scarcity, food
security, habitat loss, energy efficiency and resilience, transport efficiency and resilience, and land use
conflicts.

The regional vision of the SEQRP 2009-2031 aligns with the vision of the SEQCCPGAP 2014-2034 scenarios to
create a sustainable, equitable and prosperous region that is adequately prepared for the impacts of climate
change and population growth. The region will be interconnected and well-managed with healthy natural
ecosystems, thriving urban environments, protected regional production areas, and accessible and efficient
infrastructure.

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