Queensland Infrastructure Plan 2011

Tomorrow’s Queensland: strong, green, smart, healthy and fair

Growth Management Queensland

Queensland Infrastructure PlanBuilding Tomorrow’s Queensland

November 2011

Queensland Infrastructure Plan Building Tomorrow’s Queensland

November 2011

The State Government, through Growth Management Queensland is leading the way with a focused approach to growth management to help shape tomorrow’s Queensland. Growth Management Queensland is part of the Department of Local Government and Planning which brings together planning and local government responsibilities into one department enabling government to deliver integrated solutions, face the state’s population and economic challenges and secure a sustainable future for Queensland.

Looking forward and delivering now—integrated planning, stronger local government, development and infrastructure for a growing state.

© The State of Queensland (Department of Local Government and Planning) 2011.

Published by the Queensland Government, November 2011 100 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000.

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01Queensland Infrastructure Plan 2011

Foreword 03

Feedback on the Queensland Infrastructure Plan 05

The Queensland Infrastructure Plan 06

Queensland’s infrastructure planning regions and local government areas 09

Queensland’s infrastructure planning direction 10

Responding to the national reform agenda 16

Job creation 17

Funding and delivering the plan 18

Partnerships 19

How to read the Queensland Infrastructure Plan 21

Queensland 23

Queensland snapshot 24

Queensland-wide 20 year project pipeline 28

Queensland resource corridors 30

Far North Queensland 32

Regional snapshot 33

Infrastructure for a prosperous region 34

Infrastructure for a liveable region 35

Far North Queensland 20 year project pipeline 38

Examples of planned infrastructure in Far North Queensland 44

North Queensland 46




North Queensland 20 year project pipeline 53

Examples of planned infrastructure in North Queensland 60

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday 62




Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday 20 year project pipeline 68

Examples of planned infrastructure in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday 74

Central Queensland 76




Central Queensland 20 year project pipeline 82

Examples of planned infrastructure in Central Queensland 88

Wide Bay Burnett 90




Wide Bay Burnett 20 year project pipeline 96

Examples of planned infrastructure in Wide Bay Burnett 102

Darling Downs South West 104




Darling Downs South West 20 year project pipeline 110

Examples of planned infrastructure in Darling Downs South West 114

South East Queensland 116




South East Queensland 20 year project pipeline 123

Examples of planned infrastructure in South East Queensland 136

Notes 141

Contents

02 Growth Management Queensland

Foreword

At the heart of any healthy thriving economy, modern and efficient infrastructure that connects people and places is key. It has been estimated that each dollar of infrastructure investment boosts economic activity by between $1.00 and $1.60.

This final version of the Queensland Infrastructure Plan, incorporating feedback from community, industry and local government, demonstrates a significant portion of the Queensland Government’s $15 billion capital program for 2011-12.

The plan identifies nearly 1000 projects and programs across the state over the next 20 years, making Queensland a national leader with the largest and most forward-thinking state-wide infrastructure plan in Australia.

The Queensland Infrastructure Plan represents the first time state, local government and private sector projects have been incorporated into the one document to provide a pipeline of projects across the whole state.

This plan shows our commitment to continued investment in infrastructure, as well as our support for infrastructure investment from the private sector and other levels of government, which is vital to continue our rise as a leading global economy.

Queensland is large and decentralised with a strong economy, a great sense of community identity and a lifestyle that attracts many visitors and residents.

With the current population forecast to grow by over two million people by 2031, Queensland will become the home to more than 100 000 new residents every year.

The projected continuation of long-term growth in Queensland’s economy and population will drive increased need for infrastructure across all regions.

Key infrastructure such as roads, rail, ports, hospitals, energy and schools is vital, as is infrastructure to support emerging industries such as gas, solar, aviation and biotechnology.

With 958 projects and programs identified in this plan and at least 65 per cent of these located outside of South East

The Honourable Anna Bligh MP Premier and Minister for Reconstruction

The Honourable Paul Lucas MP Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State

Queensland, we have demonstrated our commitment to growing our regions and spreading the benefits of growth across the state.

Priority programs across Queensland include hospital expansions, airport and port upgrades, road upgrades, public and active transport upgrades, industrial land acquisition and development, research alliances, education facilities and social housing.

An extensive consultation process with the community, industry and local government on the Queensland Infrastructure Plan has confirmed the direction of growth and infrastructure priorities region by region. We will continue to engage with stakeholders into the future to ensure that these priorities have not changed.

Together with a Queensland Regionalisation Strategy, the Queensland Infrastructure Plan will ensure our regions remain great places to live, work and visit, by capitalising on their unique strengths.

We thank Queenslanders for their feedback and ideas on their region and state.

The Honourable Andrew Fraser MP Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade


Feedback on the Queensland Infrastructure PlanOn Tuesday 12 July 2011, the Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP), Queensland Regionalisation Strategy (QRS) and Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy (BHUS) consultation documents were released for consultation. These documents are collectively known as the Way to Grow documents.

Together they provide a foundation for regional economic development and infrastructure provision across Queensland. The Queensland Government sought feedback on the plans to help ensure they meet the needs and aspirations of Queenslanders into the future.

From 12 July to 9 September 2011, community consultation was undertaken on the QIP through a series of Ministerial led forums across Queensland.

During the consultation period there were over 5 800 visits to the Way To Grow website, over 480 attendees at the community forums held across the state, and 356 submissions received from government, industry groups and the community.

A comprehensive Way to Grow consultation report is being finalised, and will provide a more detailed analysis of the community engagement activities and feedback received. Once it is finalised, the report will be made available on www.waytogrow.qld.gov.au.

The feedback received through the consultation process was used to finalise the QIP in the following ways:

� To refine the regional narratives and ensure that the content aligns with community expectations and priorities.

� To identify additional projects that should be included in the program.

� To expand the program from a four year to a 20 year horizon.

� To inform discussions with local government and the private sector about projects that should be included in the program.

� To confirm and strengthen the statewide priorities and directions that will be used to determine project sequencing.

Eight high level key themes were identified through the Way to Grow consultation process. Examples of the actions taken through the QIP to address these key themes are outlined.


Key theme Taking action through the QIP

Skills and training Greater skills development located within regional centres to support the specific needs and opportunities of the region, to provide opportunities for locals and to ensure young people do not have to move to continue their education.

The final QIP identifies additional education and training infrastructure needed to support growing regions. For example it identifies additional TAFE Trade Training Centres in Schools for the Central Queensland, Darling Downs South West, North Queensland, South East Queensland, Wide Bay Burnett and Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.

Attraction and retention of staff Related to the skills and training point above, this reflects the challenge industries outside of the mining sector are experiencing in attracting and retaining skilled workers.

The final QIP identifies significant investment to ensure Queensland businesses can attract and retain skills. For example, the planning for additional TAFE, high and primary school facilities across Queensland’s regions using triggers, such as population growth to guide need will ensure that the training needs keep pace as communities grow. Newly included projects such as the Cairns and Hinterland Health Workforce Australia Training Facility in Far North Queensland and the Rockhampton Hospital student accommodation and teaching facilities in Central Queensland are providing regions with increased capacity to ‘grow their own’ skilled health workforces which can aid workforce retention.

Liveability Liveability and quality of life concerns associated with change and growth to ensure that the character and qualities of regional centres are not impacted. This also includes general concerns about how transient workforces fit in to communities.

The final QIP recognises and supports the Queensland Regionalisation Strategy’s assertion that the people will move to regional Queensland for a well paying job but will stay longer term for the lifestyle Queensland affords. QIP identifies significant additional infrastructure investment to support liveability, examples include:

� The roll-out of the multi-purpose and neighbourhood/community centres program across the Central Queensland, Darling Downs South West, North Queensland, South East Queensland and Wide Bay Burnett regions

� Delivery of the ‘Grittier Places’ arts grant program across the state

� Regional cycle network programs.

Mining boom impacts While bringing many benefits, it is acknowledged that the mining boom is having a range of impacts on some regional centres. These include housing affordability and availability, provision of services, impact on cost of living and skills drain from other sectors.

The final QIP identifies a substantial program of infrastructure investment which aims to build the capacity of Queensland’s regions to share in the benefits of the resources boom. For example in the transport sector, examples of infrastructure to help communities realise the benefits of the mining boom include both short and longer term upgrades to key transport linkages including significant routes such as the Peak Downs Highway in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region and the Warrego Highway in Darling Downs South West.

Economic diversity A key theme was the need to diversify and strengthen local economies and to capitalise on their natural strengths and opportunities. This was particularly strong in areas which are heavily dependent on tourism.

Each region has a unique economic base which drives unique demands for infrastructure. The final QIP identifies significant investment aimed at supporting diverse regional economies, for example newly included projects include:

� Significant investment from universities including James Cook University’s development of new facilities such as The Cairns Institute building and the Tropical Queensland Centre for Oral Health in Far North Queensland

� New research facilities like the Spyglass Beef Research Facility in North Queensland.

Resilience There is a sentiment among regions for general improvement in community resilience in the face of growth and change, natural disasters and economic factors. This is also related to maintaining viability and character.

The infrastructure planning directions outlined in the final QIP further emphasise the importance of prioritising infrastructure which will keep communities safe and connected during extreme events. It also recognises the infrastructure needs to position Queensland to compete in an environment of reduced carbon emissions and resource constraints, coupled with the need to protect the natural and human environments in which infrastructure is located. Supporting this direction, projects such as Cairns Transit Network in Far North Queensland and the long-term development of principal cycle networks across regional Queensland centres are now included in the project pipeline.

Inter-regional accessibility Providing local public transport, including rail and bus services, as well as concerns about the pricing and availability of air services. This also includes road access, particularly dealing with congestion in regional centres brought about by growth, as well as concerns about the safety and amenity impacts of heavy vehicle freight driving through these centres.

The final QIP significantly expands on the consultation document with inclusion of a 20-year transport infrastructure program across the regions. This includes the 20-year program to upgrade the Bruce Highway, significant investment in public transport infrastructure such as the staged provision of the Townsville Transit Network and the programming of major investments such as the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing and Cross River Rail projects.

Service provision Need to ensure that infrastructure and services are provided to an appropriate standard and level and that they match demand and growth. This includes taking into account transient workforce figures in determining service levels.

The final QIP outlines a long-term program of new primary and secondary schools, police, emergency services and training infrastructure programs across the entire state. The planning for this infrastructure is based on triggers such as population growth and other demographic and economic thresholds being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change to ensure that the infrastructure investment is being targeted where and when it is needed the most.


The Queensland Infrastructure Plan


Definition of infrastructure

Infrastructure is defined as the physical structures and facilities required for a community or economy to function.

This plan focuses on the infrastructure required in Queensland communities that will enable them to grow and prosper.

Why investment in infrastructure is important

At the heart of any healthy thriving economy, modern, efficient infrastructure that connects people and places is key. It has been estimated that each dollar of infrastructure investment boosts economic activity by between $1.00 and $1.60.

Infrastructure investment drives competitiveness through increasing the productivity of both the public and private sector, reducing the costs of doing business, diversifying the means of production as well as creating jobs.

Increased population and employment, together with new ways of producing and delivering goods and services, will increase the need for infrastructure over the long-term.

Continued investment in infrastructure, from both the public and private sectors is vital to continue Queensland’s rise as a leading global economy.

The Queensland Government has a strong record of infrastructure investment across the state and this will continue into the future.

The total value of known investment projects in Queensland, either committed or under construction, approached almost $80 billion in the June quarter of 2011, the highest on record.

About the Queensland Infrastructure Plan

The Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) sets the strategic platform to guide the planning, prioritisation and sequencing of infrastructure. It identifies the infrastructure needed to support and further encourage growth across Queensland’s major regional economic zones of minerals, coal and energy, gas, agriculture, tropical expertise and tourism.

It will improve the way existing infrastructure is managed, and provide a pipeline of targeted investment to deliver infrastructure where and when it is most needed.

The QIP will help Queensland realise the benefits of its natural assets and economic growth by outlining infrastructure priorities to meet the needs of our growing regions.

The plan directly supports the draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy (QRS), and outlines investment needed to support the Queensland Government’s Toward Q2 objective that by 2020, Queensland has Australia’s strongest state economy, with infrastructure that anticipates growth.

The QIP has been developed alongside the QRS to ensure that Queensland has the infrastructure to respond to the prosperity and quality of life needs as the state’s population and economy continue to grow. The QIP describes the current projects and future infrastructure directions within seven planning regions across Queensland to realise the benefits of growth.

The infrastructure contained within this plan is considered to be related to growth, liveability and the economy, and is therefore a subset of all infrastructure delivered by government.

Supporting government plans

While some areas of infrastructure and service provision are not covered in this plan, additional and more detailed information is contained in supporting government documents such as:

� Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2011–12 to 2014–15

� Connecting SEQ 2031: An Integrated Regional Transport Plan for South East Queensland

� Queensland Statewide Health Services Plan 2007–2012

� Queensland Skills Plan

� Operation Queenslander–The State Community, Economic and Environmental Recovery and Reconstruction Plan 2011–2013

� regional water supply strategies.

The QIP also supports the delivery of national and statewide priorities as identified by the Australian Government’s Sustainable Australia suite of policies, Infrastructure Australia, and Queensland’s growth management and regionalisation agenda.

About the Queensland Regionalisation Strategy

The development of a QRS and the QIP were key initiatives arising from the Queensland Growth Management Summit, held in March 2010.

The draft QRS is focused on building stronger regions and ensuring growth and economic opportunities are shared throughout Queensland. It provides a vision for Queensland’s regions, and is the overarching strategic framework for regional policy and planning.

The QIP has been developed alongside the draft QRS to ensure that Queensland has the infrastructure to respond to prosperity and quality of life needs as the state’s population and economy continue to grow.


Working in with national, state, regional and local priorities

Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland

Queensland Regionalisation Strategy

Queensland Infrastructure Plan

State

Regional plans

Townsville Futures Plan

Integrated regional transport plans

Regional

Community plans

Planning schemes

Subregional/local

Sustainable Population Strategy

Our Cities, Our Future (a national urban policy)

Regional policy agenda

Investment strategies / Infrastructure Australia etc

National

TWO-WAY FLOW OF INFLUENCE

AND INFORMATION

Examples of strategies and mechanismsThe QIP is a key mechanism to support the achievement of strategic planning priorities and is reflective of initiatives at national, state, regional and local levels.

The QIP also supports the delivery of national and statewide priorities as identified by the Australian Government’s Sustainable Australia suite of policies, Infrastructure Australia, and Queensland’s growth management and regionalisation agenda.

The challenges in delivering infrastructure

As Australia’s second largest and most decentralised mainland state, the provision of infrastructure to Queensland’s network of regional centres, and major economic drivers such as mining, tourism and agriculture, presents a significant challenge. Looking forward, there are three fundamental challenges that impact on the planning and delivery of infrastructure across Queensland:

1. demand—long-term growth in infrastructure demand and increasing expectations of service

2. affordability—financing a growing infrastructure task in an environment of competing priorities

3. sustainability—meeting the challenge of climate change and the need for sustainability.

In order to address these challenges, the QIP focuses on identifying the infrastructure needed to support Queensland’s economic zones, maximising the value of existing infrastructure, and providing a pipeline of targeted investment to deliver infrastructure when and where it is needed.


Torres Strait Island

Northern Peninsula Area

Mapoon

Napranum

Weipa

Lockhart River

Aurukun

PormpuraawCook

KowanyamaHope Vale

Wujal Wujal

Cairns

YarrabahTablelandsCarpentariaMornington

Burke

Doomadgee

Croydon Etheridge

Mount Isa

Cloncurry

McKinlay Richmond

Flinders

Charters Towers

Palm Island

HinchinbrookTownsville

Burdekin

Whitsunday

Mackay

Isaac

RockhamptonBarcaldine

Longreach

WintonBoulia

Diamantina

Barcoo

Quilpie

Bulloo Paroo

Maranoa

Balonne

Murweh

Blackall Tambo Banana

Central Highlands

WoorabindaGladstone

North Burnett

Bundaberg

Fraser Coast

GympieCherbourgSouth Burnett

Western Downs

Toowoomba

Goondiwindi SouthernDowns

Cassowary Coast

Sunshine Coast

Somerset Moreton Bay

Ipswich Logan

Brisbane CityRedland

Scenic Rim

Lockyer Valley

Gold Coast

Population Projections Source: ABS 3105.0.65.001 and 3101.0; and Queensland Government Population Projections, 2011 edition (medium series)

Note: Local boundaries shown represent data as at July 2011.

Far North QueenslandPopulation: 280 147 people (2010) 378 600 (2031) Land area: 22% of Queensland

North QueenslandPopulation: 260 722 people (2010) 380 700 (2031)Land area: 16.2% of Queensland

Mackay, Isaac and WhitsundayPopulation: 176 236 people (2010) 279 800 (2031) Land area: 5.2% of Queensland

Central QueenslandPopulation: 235 903 people (2010) 358 800 (2031)Land area: 28.7% of Queensland

Wide Bay BurnettPopulation: 293 455 people (2010) 425 100 (2031)Land area: 3% of Queensland

Darling Downs South WestPopulation: 268 026 people (2010) 376 100 (2031)Land area: 23.6% of Queensland

South East QueenslandPopulation: 2 999 361 people (2010) 4 393 800 (2031)Land area: 1.3% of Queensland

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Far North Queensland

North Queensland

Mackay, Isaacand Whitsunday

Central Queensland

Wide Bay Burnett

South East QldDarling DownsSouth West

Queensland’s infrastructure planning regions and local government areas


The Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) identifies the infrastructure needed to support Queensland’s economic zones to deliver on the objectives contained within the draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy (QRS), and provides a pipeline of targeted investment to deliver growth related infrastructure when and where it is needed most.

QIP builds on a strong foundation through the development of a statewide infrastructure plan which provides the principles to guide long-term infrastructure investment in collaboration with all levels of government and the private sector.

Infrastructure investment presents one of the most powerful tools government has to achieve transformational change and strategic planning priorities. To achieve the objectives of key planning initiatives such as the QRS and regional planning, infrastructure decision making will be guided by a set of five core principles. These principles underpin the development of a whole-of-government approach to infrastructure prioritisation.

The five infrastructure principles are:

1. make smarter use of existing infrastructure

2. focus on whole-of-network solutions which support long-term planning

3. manage the impacts of climate change and achieve sustainability

4. make bold, large-scale infrastructure investment decisions based on sound evidence

5. strengthen partnerships.

These ambitious principles will guide Queensland’s approach to:

� maximising the value of existing infrastructure networks

� planning and prioritising new growth related infrastructure investment decisions

� partnering with other levels of government and the private sector

� positioning Queensland to prosper in a future carbon-constrained global economy.

Queensland’s infrastructure planning direction

Many Queensland Government agencies use a triggers based approach to plan expected infrastructure requirements over the short, medium and long-term. Depending on the infrastructure type, triggers may include expected population growth, catchment areas, traffic movements, crime rates, population age and economic growth. For example, when planning for new schools, consideration is given to the number of children who are expected to be living in a school catchment area. The triggers based approach will be further applied in the development of projects and programs for future editions of the QIP.


1. Make smarter use of existing infrastructure

Infrastructure investment principles What this means

Realising unused capacity on infrastructure networks by changing the way in which they are used can be an effective, green and affordable approach to addressing infrastructure capacity issues while making the most of existing investment.

Increasing construction costs and the number of competing demands for government revenue mean a response to infrastructure capacity constraints should consider non-build solutions. Increased emphasis should be placed on the importance of investing in the existing network to achieve or maintain a fit-for purpose standard.

Reducing the effect of one way peaks, by changing work travel patterns and reducing the need to travel into main centres during peak times, can reduce peak demand issues. This can be done through the use of technology and other measures.

Encouraging behavioural change in the way infrastructure networks are used.

Investment decisions will consider the extent to which behavioural change can influence the way the community and industry uses infrastructure. This can reduce the need for expensive infrastructure ‘build’ solutions.

Progressively increasing the use of ‘smart’ infrastructure networks.

Using technology to deliver more services to the community at a lower cost, and making infrastructure networks greener and more efficient.

Maximising the return on infrastructure investment through efficiency improvements and innovative management approaches.

Progressive implementation of strategies such as demand management and co-location, supporting the productivity potential of infrastructure and delivering services to the community in the most effective manner.

CASE STUDY

Improved traffic flow for reduced emissions and increased productivity

The Queensland Government will invest $39.3 million in state-of-the-art computer-based transport systems to reduce emissions and ease congestion on key roads and motorways in South East Queensland. This initiative will improve the traffic flow on major road networks by installing new technologies to coordinate traffic signals and on-ramps, vary speed limits, control lanes and monitor traffic. The systems will also collect traffic data, assist with future network planning, and allow problem areas to be diagnosed more quickly, allowing better responses to traffic incidents that lead to unexpected congestion.

This initiative will achieve productivity improvements and reductions in carbon emissions by:

� improving road conditions and minimising crashes which lead to unexpected congestion

� improving network reliability allowing freight and people to get to destinations on time

� facilitating free-flowing traffic conditions

� improving traffic flow

� improving the capability of the state and local governments to manage the road network

� building knowledge to inform transport modelling, policy development and operational strategies.


2. Focus on whole-of-network solutions which support long-term planning


Getting Queensland’s infrastructure priorities right relies on continued long-term and integrated strategic planning.

This involves coordination across infrastructure modes and across stakeholders, such as all levels of government, the private sector and the community. It also ensures problems are solved and not just shifted between different levels of government.

Ensuring infrastructure is prioritised in accordance with the objectives of strategic plans increases the likelihood of different levels of government and the private sector making decisions that complement one another.

The increasing complexity and inter-relationships of infrastructure networks means there is a need to strengthen the ways in which the planning and delivery of different sectors is coordinated and aligned. In this way, synergies are realised and the highest possible return on the government’s investment is achieved.

Strategic planning priorities should be realised through targeted investment in network stress points, instead of focusing on the delivery of individual projects.

The right investment in infrastructure provides an opportunity to lead to other developments and improve, influence and deliver broader benefits.

Identifying and targeting network bottlenecks and pinch points.

Priority is given to projects which enhance the operation of an entire network or system.

Long term planning to identify and secure infrastructure corridors and sites.

Investment will be made in early identification and protection of sites and corridors required for infrastructure to drive down costs and increase certainty.

Ensuring the design of infrastructure contributes to the achievement of high quality places.

Urban design and placemaking considerations will be considered as an integral part when evaluating the merit of an infrastructure project.

Recognition that the design of infrastructure is not only about aesthetics, it provides an opportunity to achieve broader strategic priorities. For example, a high quality urban environment for walking, cycling and public transport can increase use of sustainable modes of transport.

CASE STUDY

Integrating land use and infrastructure planning to support growthFar North Queensland is forecast to experience strong levels of population growth over coming decades with the population projected to increase by about 100 000 people by 2031. The Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 has identified that the majority of this growth will be accommodated in a corridor south of Cairns including the Mount Peter Master Planned Area.

The continued roll-out of statutory regional plans across Queensland provides a preferred pattern of development and a guide to inform detailed infrastructure and services planning in areas like transport, health and education. Concurrently, the provision of infrastructure such as public transport, roads and health facilities will be essential to delivering on the region’s preferred pattern of development and economic growth.

The Queensland Infrastructure Plan identifies the long-term forward planning of infrastructure networks to support and service this growth. For example land has already been secured at Edmonton to accommodate future health services infrastructure. Future stages of the Cairns transit network and upgrades to key roads will be sequenced to support this future growth.

The benefits of this long-term planning will see Far North Queensland realise the opportunities growth can bring while not compromising quality of life.


3. Manage the impacts of climate change and achieve sustainability


It is important to develop infrastructure networks that are resilient to the long-term impacts of climate change and which maximise safety, reliability and connectivity during extreme weather events and reduce environmental impact.

Infrastructure networks play a vital role in keeping communities safe and connected during extreme events. Building resilience into infrastructure networks will lessen the social and economic costs associated with loss of critical infrastructure during and after extreme weather events.

The way in which infrastructure networks are planned and designed also has significant impacts on Queensland’s sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions.

Forward thinking infrastructure investment decisions that consider the costs of greenhouse gas emissions can position Queensland to compete in a carbon-constrained global economy.

Enhancing the resilience of infrastructure networks.

Climate change adaptation options will consider impacts on specific infrastructure as well as the interdependencies of infrastructure as a system.

Locating essential infrastructure in lower risk areas wherever possible.

Maintaining and enhancing natural assets which protect against hazards.

Ensuring design standards of infrastructure maintains safety and function and limits the damage done during extreme events.

Prioritising infrastructure which contributes to reducing Queensland’s carbon footprint.

Infrastructure decisions will consider ‘greener’ solutions, assisting in meeting Queensland and national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Avoiding, reducing and offsetting the environmental impacts of infrastructure.

Reducing the impact of infrastructure delivery on communities and the environment. This can be achieved through appropriate location of infrastructure, best practice urban design, forward planning of corridors, sites and buffers, use of lower impact construction techniques and through mitigation of construction and operational impacts such as noise, light and dust emissions.

CASE STUDY

The effects of extreme weather on infrastructure

The negative regional and statewide economic impacts of extreme weather events were highlighted in the 2010-11 summer of natural disasters. The economic impact from the closure of Rockhampton’s transport corridors during January’s floods was reported to be more than $80 million, according to a new study by Capricorn Enterprise and the Central Queensland University Centre for Environmental Management. The study assessed the direct economic impacts, including lost coal production, lost agricultural production, damaged infrastructure and the emergency response and avoidance costs. It also assessed indirect costs stemming from the closure of the transport corridors at Rockhampton, largely isolating the city from supplies and separating north Queensland from the south.

Resilient, well-planned infrastructure will reduce the occurrences of supply chain disruptions and aid the rapid recovery of communities and business when extreme weather events do occur.


4. Make bold, large-scale infrastructure investment decisions based on sound evidence


Major investment in large-scale infrastructure can have multi-generational benefits. Investment decisions need to consider and support long-term transformational priorities and position Queensland to capitalise on opportunities.

Queensland leads the nation in linking strategic land use planning and infrastructure delivery. Building on these strengths through undertaking analysis based on a broad range of economic, environmental and social considerations will provide further guidance to prioritise investment across the state.

By making the benefits of infrastructure investment clear, and quantified where possible, the Queensland Government will be in a stronger position to make persuasive and plausible cases for Commonwealth funding.

Government must balance strategic investment in high-value, transformative infrastructure with the iterative improvements of existing networks. Appropriate maintenance regimes will maximise whole-of-life performance and minimise whole-of-life costs.

While the immediate up-front capital costs of infrastructure delivery are well considered and understood, in many cases the longer term operational and maintenance cost may be many times the original construction cost. Infrastructure prioritisation and funding decisions must address these whole-of-life costs.

Making bold investment decisions which support long term transformational priorities.

Infrastructure investment looking beyond today’s problems, supported by thorough analysis, and long-term planning.

Evidence for large-scale infrastructure investment is based on long-term outcomes. While some large-scale infrastructure may not be economically feasible in the short to medium term, over the long-term it may provide the most cost effective solution to existing and future problems.

Undertaking robust prioritsation, sequencing and maturity assessment of infrastructure projects.

Strengthening approaches to the way planning and delivery of various infrastructure sectors is coordinated and aligned in an environment of increasing complexity and inter-relationships of infrastructure networks.

CASE STUDY

Cross River Rail

Cross River Rail is a proposed new 18 kilometre north-south rail line in Brisbane’s inner city, including:

� ten kilometre tunnels from Yeerongpilly to Victoria Park, including a crossing under the Brisbane River and CBD

� four new underground stations – Albert Street, Roma Street, Gabba and Boggo Road

� two new surface stations – Yeerongpilly and Ekka

� two upgraded stations – Rocklea and Moorooka.

Cross River Rail offers a solution to address the inner city capacity constraints of the 300-kilometre South East Queensland rail network, allowing 96 more trains from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and outer Brisbane suburbs to come into the CBD each weekday in the two-hour morning peak.

It will also deliver significant benefits for South East Queensland, including providing a ‘turn-up and go’ level of service in the inner city and the capacity to move up to 120 000 people into the inner city in the two-hour morning peak period – equivalent of a 30-lane motorway.

The current detailed feasibility phase is on-track to be completed by the end of 2011.

The next important step for the project is to lodge the final business case with Infrastructure Australia in late 2011.


5. Strengthen partnerships


The Queensland Government will work closely with both levels of government, the community and the private sector to deliver Queensland’s infrastructure priorities. The private sector plays a vital role in infrastructure delivery. Encouraging and expanding the private sector’s role in investment in infrastructure is essential.

The Queensland Government believes private sector participation in the provision of public infrastructure can assist the timely delivery, management and operation of efficient and effective infrastructure to the Queensland community.

Investment priorities highlighted in the QIP act as a signal to the private sector and other levels of government, providing a pipeline of clear investment priorities across the state to assist in investment planning, supporting regional jobs and local economies.

Strengthening the alignment between national, state, local and private sector infrastructure planning.

Long-term infrastructure planning focuses on addressing Queensland and Australia’s future productivity challenge and making better use of existing infrastructure networks. Maximising opportunities to leverage investment from other levels of government and the private sector.

Priority will be given to projects that contribute to achieving national infrastructure priorities and have the credibility to attract federal and private sector funding.

Encouraging and supporting private sector investment in Queensland infrastructure.

Queensland will continue to work closely as part of the Council of Australian Governments and directly with the Australian Government on initiatives which will make Queensland a more attractive place to invest in infrastructure.

When involving the private sector, the government is committed to ensuring infrastructure projects capture long-term efficiencies, strong service delivery and genuine value for money. Innovative contracting arrangements with industry will lead to mutually beneficial outcomes.

Partnering with the Australian Government and project proponents to take a strategic approach to the environmental assessment of infrastructure projects and plans.

Strategic assessments are a collaborative process between the Australian, state and local governments that are undertaken early in the planning process and examine the potential cumulative impacts of actions which might stem from one or more policies, projects, programs or plans.

The Queensland Government is participating in a strategic assessment of planned and potential future development affecting the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area to be led by the Australian Government.

CASE STUDY

Partnership with the Australian Government to deliver the Queensland Ecosciences PrecinctThe $270 million Ecosciences Precinct at the Boggo Road Urban Village, Dutton Park, Brisbane, is dedicated to solving some of Australia’s biggest environmental problems. The precinct was delivered as a collaborative project involving Queensland Government agencies and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

The precinct enables world-class collaboration between Queensland and Australian government researchers and provides future opportunities for working with researchers from universities and industry.

The key benefits of co-locating some of Queensland’s brightest scientific minds at the precinct include:

� greater collaboration and coordination between state and Australian government researchers

� new and strengthened partnership research programs focussing on the interaction of natural and altered ecosystems and climate change

� post-graduate research mentoring by the best scientific talent to nurture future up and coming Smart State capacity

� world class research and development facilities with efficient use of resources and infrastructure.


Queensland’s identified nationally significant infrastructure projects

The Queensland Government has been heavily involved in the process of identifying nationally significant projects and has been a strong advocate for Queensland proposals. The priorities were notified to Infrastructure Australia, the Australian Government’s infrastructure advisory body in late 2010. Queensland projects included in the national infrastructure priorities list as published in June 2011 are:

Ready to proceed

� National managed motorways program

Threshold

� Cross River Rail

� Eastern Busway

Projects with real potential

� Abbot Point multi-cargo facility

� Gateway Motorway Upgrade North

� Mount Isa to Townsville transmission line (CopperString Project)

Early stage

� Bruce Highway corridor upgrades

� Gold Coast Heavy Rail

� Mount Isa to Townsville rail corridor.

Responding to the national reform agendaThe Australian Government is pursuing reforms relating to the planning, use and funding of infrastructure. They have called for the adoption of long-term infrastructure planning horizons to meet Australia’s future economic prosperity and productivity challenges, as well as a better use of our existing infrastructure networks. Queensland is collaborating with Infrastructure Australia—the federal government’s infrastructure advisory body—to identify nationally significant infrastructure initiatives in Queensland.

These initiatives aim to address challenges arising from population related growth and meet the anticipated infrastructure demand from the growing resources regions. The identification, protection and development of long-term supply chains to support economic growth and export are also key areas for collaboration with the Australian Government.

Queensland has sought to partner with the Australian Government to develop a number of public transport and freight related initiatives across the state.

In South East Queensland (SEQ), the proposed Cross River Rail and further extension of the Eastern Busway are seen as important investments for addressing transport congestion constraints on the

road and rail networks. These and other public transport initiatives already funded by the Queensland Government are vital for addressing transport congestion, and the economic prosperity of the growing metropolitan area within SEQ.


Job creationThe Queensland Government has set a target to create 100 000 new jobs to guide Queensland through the global financial crisis and make the state even stronger than before. Queensland came through a difficult 12 months well positioned to achieve this target.

Maintaining a strong infrastructure and building program will support these job creation efforts through ongoing investment in regional building projects.

Some of the job generation projects recently completed or planned by the Queensland Government include:

� Metricon Stadium — the $144.2 million redevelopment of the Carrara Stadium, which is home to the new Gold Coast Suns AFL team, was completed in early 2011. More than 1100 full-time jobs were generated during construction, and it is expected that up to 700 jobs a year will be generated through its ongoing operations.

� TAFE Trade Training Centre — Central Queensland’s next generation of skilled trades will soon have a new centre of learning, with the commencement of construction on the $41 million Mackay TAFE Trade Training Centre. More than 200 construction jobs are expected to be generated over the two-year project.

� Rockhampton Hospital — work has begun on the next stage of a $244 million expansion of the Rockhampton Hospital, with the new ward block expected to open in 2013. The Rockhampton Hospital expansion is expected to create approximately 1200 jobs.

� Gold Coast Rapid Transit — construction of stage one of Queensland’s first light rail system from Griffith University (Parklands Drive, Southport) to Broadbeach is underway. Early works for the 13 kilometre stage one corridor began in late 2010, creating a total of 6300 direct and indirect jobs.

Funding and delivering the plan

Funding the plan

The government is committed to maintaining a strong infrastructure program. However, the reality is that government has limited resources, and must ensure funding is directed to where it is most needed.

Post-global financial crisis spending on the record building program has delivered the necessary infrastructure for Queensland’s future prosperity.

The Queensland Government has now outlined a path back to budget surplus by 2015–16. In 2011–12, the government’s $15 billion building program is investing in future infrastructure as well as funding reconstruction—but just as importantly, is leaving room for the investment surge being driven by the private sector.

The government funds infrastructure from government cash flows, borrowings and other innovative funding models.


Contributions for infrastructure projects identified in the Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) come from all three levels of government, as well as the private sector. As some identified projects may be subject to contributions from other levels of government, the timing of delivery of these projects may be affected.

Delivery models

The Queensland Government does not deliver infrastructure in isolation. In recent years the government has welcomed private sector investment and finance using new models.

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) can deliver better value for money for Queensland taxpayers than traditional procurement. In line with the National PPP Policy, the Queensland Government considers PPP for public infrastructure projects where the expected capital value will exceed $30 million, or the whole-of-life cost of delivering the facility will exceed $50 million. The policy aims to achieve greater value for money in public infrastructure provision and service provision.

The Queensland Government has also established a number of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) companies to assist in delivering infrastructure across the state. The use of SPVs and alliance procurement models provide government with the flexibility and governance structure to deliver on large, multi-faceted infrastructure projects such as the South East Queensland Water Grid and the Airport Link-Northern Busway-Airport Roundabout Upgrade projects.

In some cases, efficiencies and cost savings can be realised by packaging individual projects into infrastructure programs, allowing design and construction companies and alliances the opportunity to pursue innovations that reduce overall delivery costs and times. Other approaches, such as early contractor involvement, can increase scope for innovation, allow early identification of project risks, and better forward planning of a project’s resource requirements.

Role of the Coordinator-General

The role of the Coordinator-General is established under the State Development Public Works Organisation Act 1971.

The Act establishes the Coordinator-General and provides significant powers that enable the Coordinator-General to facilitate major projects or works, both public and private, on a whole-of-government basis.

The Coordinator-General can declare projects to be a ‘significant project’ for the purpose of coordinating environmental assessment across government, and with the Australian Government. In this role the Coordinator-General is able to undertake the evaluation and set the Queensland Government’s approval conditions.

Some examples in QIP of projects that have been declared a significant project for which an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required are:

� Cross River Rail

� South of the Embley Project (bauxite mine, including port facility)

� various Galilee Basin coal projects (coal mines including rail infrastructure).

A ‘significant project’ declaration does not infer Queensland Government backing of the proposed project, rather that the proposed project warrants a robust assessment process involving whole-of-government environmental coordination.

The Coordinator-General is also responsible for the planning, establishment and ongoing management of State Development Areas, promoting economic development by providing guidance and certainty to industry.

Project: Garden City Shopping Centre expansion, South East QueenslandInvestment: $300 millionEst. jobs: 1700 construction jobs and 1900 permanent jobs

Project: Coomera Town Centre, South East QueenslandInvestment: $360 millionEst. jobs: 3600 construction jobs and 2300 permanent jobs

Project: North Lakes Town Centre, South East QueenslandInvestment: $300 millionJobs: 1500 construction jobs and 450 permanent jobs

Project: Parklands Mackay, Mackay Isaac and WhitsundayInvestment: $105 millionEst. jobs: 650 construction jobs and 180 permanent jobs

Project: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre expansion, South East Queensland Investment: $500 millionEst. jobs: 800 construction jobs and 2100 permanent jobs

Project: Everton Park Home Improvement Centre, South East QueenslandInvestment: The first of a $300 million-plus program across the stateEst. jobs: 350 construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs

The Major Projects Office (MPO) is a coordination body that has been established to assist medium to large scale projects of economic significance through the development assessment process. Situated within the Department of Local Government and Planning, the MPO assists projects that fall outside the remit of the Coordinator-General or the Urban Land Development Authority.

Six projects have recently been selected to receive support from the MPO. If approved, these six projects will create an estimated combined 9600 construction jobs and 7000 permanent jobs.


Partnership with the Australian Government

Some of the key ways the Australian Government funds infrastructure in Queensland are outlined below.

� In partnership with the Australian Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council, the Moreton Bay Rail Link will be delivered—providing high quality public transport services to a rapidly growing area of South East Queensland.

� Working with the Australian Government, major Bruce Highway upgrades will be delivered such as the Cooroy to Curra upgrade, the Cardwell Range Realignment, and the Douglas Arterial Road Duplication, providing a motorway standard ringroad around Townsville.

PartnershipsStrengthening partnerships is a key principle underpinning the Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP). The Queensland Government has demonstrated its commitment to partner with the Australian Government, local governments and the private sector to deliver the infrastructure Queensland needs.

Australian Government partnerships

The Australian Government is integral to the delivery of infrastructure. Through a range of initiatives, the Australian Government provides significant funding to the Queensland Government to deliver vital infrastructure across the state.

For example, major upgrades of national highways like the Bruce Highway and Warrego Highway depend on large funding contributions from the Australian Government. Likewise, large-scale projects with national scale benefits like Cross River Rail and the second range crossing at Toowoomba depend on major Australian Government contributions.

The Australian Government is investing over $35 billion in road and rail infrastructure across the country through the Nation Building Program over the six year period from 2008–09 to 2013–14.

In Queensland, federal funding is being provided for, among other things:

� school infrastructure

� public housing

� roads and rail.

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements

The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) is a joint federal–state program that provides funding assistance to disaster-affected community members, small businesses, primary producers and local and state governments for the impact of defined natural disasters.

Relief measures financially assist in the restoration of essential public assets, following an eligible disaster event, to pre-disaster standard or level of current service, in accordance with current engineering standard/requirements and building codes and guidelines, while maintaining the same asset class or immunity level.

The Australian Government provides up to 75 per cent of funding for disaster relief, while the state government provides the remainder of the funding. After the devastating natural disasters that affected Queensland earlier in 2011, the estimated total NDRRA expenditure will be $6.8 billion, with more than $2.7 billion of this provided directly to local governments.

National Health Reform

The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to a new deal on health that delivers enduring national health reform built on a genuine partnership between the Australian Government and the states and territories. As part of the approach to the National Health Reform, the Australian Government will have a renewed focus on the delivery of stronger primary health care to get people the services they need in their local communities, and help people stay out of hospital.

A Health and Hospitals Fund has been instituted by the Australian Government to support health infrastructure investment. Queensland has received $585 million in funding for several projects:

� expansion of the Townsville and Rockhampton hospitals

� integrated regional cancer services at Townsville and Mount Isa, Central Queensland, and Toowoomba and South West Queensland

� planned procedure centres at Cairns Base Hospital and the Townsville Hospital

� regional mental health community care units at the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Toowoomba

� regional acute/subacute/extended inpatient mental health services at Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Maryborough and Toowoomba.


Local government partnerships

Local government is a key partner in the delivery of essential local infrastructure to support our diverse communities. Local government contributes vital transport, water, sewage, wastewater, parks and other community infrastructure.

The scale of projects delivered by local governments range from small to multi-billion dollar transport projects seen in the south-east corner.

The Local Government Act 2009 introduced a requirement for local governments to prepare long-term community plans. This planning process assists in managing the competing pressures of growth, economic development, land use planning, lifestyle support and environmental sustainability.

In preparing community plans, cities and towns right across Queensland work with their local councils to develop a vision for their community and a plan for a strong and sustainable future.

As a result, local governments are able to work with external parties, including state agencies, to ensure that the long-term plans reflect planning priorities and gain support for the achievement of the plan’s objectives and strategies.

Industry partnerships

The Queensland Government will continue to partner with industry to deliver vital infrastructure across the state. The private sector has long played a major role in the identification, planning and delivery of infrastructure in Queensland. For example, major resource sector rail and port infrastructure is generally provided on a fully commercial basis. Cane rail networks (owned and operated by sugar mills) and the privately operated Brisbane Airport, demonstrate the vital role the private sector plays in delivering and managing infrastructure.

The state’s fiscal reform program has welcomed private investment into the provision of infrastructure and services. Examples include Australia’s largest transport project—the $4.8 billion Airport Link project—currently under construction, which on completion will provide 6.7 kilometres of road and tunnel, connecting the Brisbane central business district to the international and domestic airports.

The Queensland Government is investigating innovative methods to secure up to $5 billion in funding for Queensland’s growing regions to deliver the proposed Connors River Dam and multi-cargo facility at Abbot Point.

The proposed $1.8 billion Connors River Dam and pipelines project involves a 49 500 megalitre yield dam and two pipelines; a 133 kilometre pipeline from the dam to Moranbah; and a 265 kilometre pipeline from Moranbah to Alpha. The project will secure water supplies to growing regional towns and support resource industry growth.

The Abbot Point multi-cargo facility has potential to meet the growing export demands of North Queensland, driven by ongoing growth in the Bowen Basin and emergence of the Galilee Basin coal production. The multi-cargo facility will act as a catalyst for development of the Abbot Point State Development Area into a regional employment hub.

A report examining funding models and options is expected to be completed by the end of this year, with the government possibly in a position to approach the market in early 2012.

Partnering with the private sector to deliver health services

The $2.03 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) at Kawana will be the focus of a new health precinct that will transform the health industry on the coast and create thousands of local jobs. The hospital will open with 450 beds in 2016, growing to 738 beds by 2021. It will be Australia’s largest hospital building project when construction commences in early 2013.

This project is Queensland’s first public hospital Public Private Partnership (PPP) project. The PPP model will see Queensland Health enter into a 25-year contract with a private consortium to design, build, finance and maintain the hospital. Expressions of interest in delivering the SCUH project were called in April 2011 and a shortlist of three consortia was announced in July 2011 to take part in the Request for Binding Bids phase.

In addition to the SCUH, the site will also be home to a new private hospital to open in late 2013. The private hospital will be owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Queensland Health will purchase services for public patients from the private hospital from 2013 to 2018.

Partnering with federal and local government to deliver public transport

The Queensland Government is partnering with the Australian Government and the Gold Coast City Council to deliver the first stage of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project, a 13 kilometre light rail link stretching from Griffith University to Broadbeach.

To date, the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project has received funding from Gold Coast City Council, the Queensland Government and the Australian Government to deliver the priority route.

This light rail corridor will service the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Southport medical precinct and the fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. There are 16 light rail stations planned for stage one, with high quality bus interchanges planned for Southport and Broadbeach. Passenger services are scheduled to start in 2014.


How to read the Queensland Infrastructure PlanIn this document, tables show planned state, local and private sector infrastructure projects. Each table includes information about projects, such as current status of the project, expected timing and investment information.

Each table is provided in its relevant region. While the Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) is not a budget document, it should be read in conjunction with Queensland Government budget documents. The information provided in the tables is important to the community in understanding the quantum of infrastructure that is planned in each region.

The tables additionally provide industry with a pipeline of projects, providing a clear direction about the indicative timing for infrastructure investment.

The project tables represent a commitment to infrastructure delivery in Queensland, with the credibility to attract federal funding.

For all projects, where a total estimated cost is shown, it is rounded up to the next million dollars, for ease of reading, and refers to the entire project or program. It should be noted that the figure provided is not just a reflection of the expenditure expected within the visible time, and could include funds already spent, and funds beyond the infrastructure pipeline.

State, local and private sector projects shown may be subject to multiple funding sources.

Balancing certainty and flexibility

The delivery of government funded infrastructure must represent effective use of taxpayer funds to achieve the best economic and community benefits for the state. Typically this requires a long-term planning horizon, sound analysis and the overall achievement of a net public benefit.

The QIP incorporates a pipeline of projects, with the relative certainty around the scope, timing and cost of projects progressively increasing as planning, concept design, business cases, community engagement and costing is completed.

Accordingly, projects identified in the short-term have a higher degree of certainty than projects identified in later years of the program. This is reflective of the fact that longer term public infrastructure projects rely on projections of future growth demands based on forward planning directions and the likely infrastructure implications of this growth.

As projects progress through the pipeline and more detailed project planning is completed the level of certainty around the project increases. This includes confirmation of service requirements, overall network impacts, options analysis and the outcomes of cost-benefit analysis.

Therefore, projects identified in the longer-term are subject to the detailed planning and assessment of options. This is a vital component of sensible public infrastructure planning and ensures that the infrastructure that is planned, programmed and constructed realises the highest value for money and outcomes for Queenslanders.


Local infrastructure pipeline

The local government infrastructure projects are a reflection of the sorts of projects being led by local governments and local government owned businesses. They are based on the information received and provide an example of the significant role they play in delivering local infrastructure. The inclusion of these projects and programs does not necessarily mean that state or federal government funding contribution has been, or will be provided for these projects or programs. This information will be further developed into the future, working closely with councils, local government owned businesses and the Local Government Association of Queensland.

Private infrastructure pipeline

The private infrastructure projects are a selection of significant projects being delivered by the private sector across Queensland. Some of these are projects which the Coordinator-General is aware of and are projects declared as significant projects under the State Development Public Works Organisation Act 1971. The investment amounts are estimates only and may not be correct, but provide an indication of the quantum of the project. These projects have been proposed by the private sector and due to the nature of the sector, may or may not proceed within the timeframes indicated, or at all.

Project timing

Shading of projects and programs across the financial years represent project activity. Project activity can include active planning, land acquisition, business case development, construction and post construction activities. More detailed information about individual projects or programs can be found on the relevant project websites.

Project status

To assist in understanding the progress of a project, a current status is provided. Aligning to the Queensland Government Project Assurance Framework, projects move from pre-project to preliminary assessment, through a business case phase, before moving into procurement then delivery.

Investment

The cost estimates provided in the relevant tables represent the most relevant and timely information available at the time of publication. The level of planning that underpins the cost estimates varies for each project. Cost estimate categories used in the tables indicate the level of planning conducted to date. Below is a description of the cost estimate categories.

Pre-project Pre-project estimate

This is the earliest estimate of project cost. It is undertaken before concept design, and is generally based on the cost of similar projects plus a contingency.

Concept Concept estimate

This is typically undertaken in the initial planning stages and is based on a concept design.

Pre-market Pre-market estimate

This is based on a more detailed review of scope and requirements. This estimate is determined after the government has assessed the costs and benefits of a project.

Market Market priceThis is the price that has been agreed with the contractor. It is no longer an estimate or cost, since it has not been incurred.

Program ProgramThis includes the total estimated cost of a program that is made up of several projects. It is generally based on the costs of individual projects currently underway, and also in planning.

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements

Recognition of the scale of the natural disaster recovery effort that continues across the state, Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, is outlined at the end of tables in each region.

Projects beyond 10 year pipeline

The beyond 10 year period within the project tables is largely based on the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ Connecting SEQ 2031: An Integrated Regional Transport Plan for South East Queensland document. It is envisaged that the beyond 10 year pipeline will be further developed for other regions and infrastructure classes in future versions of QIP, as agencies develop longer term infrastructure programs across the state.


QueenslandFrom Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands in the north, to the southern border with New South Wales, and the Northern Territory border to the west, Queensland is Australia’s second largest state.

Brisbane •


Key infrastructure such as roads, rail, ports, energy, water, hospitals and schools is vital, as well as infrastructure to support emerging industries such as gas, solar, aviation, and biotechnology.

Population growth will also be important in delivering these vital projects, with new residents supplying industry with workers and the skills base needed to grow and be competitive in today’s global marketplace. The growth will also support continued confidence in Queensland as a major investment destination.

The draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy identifies Queensland’s current and future economic zones. The Queensland Infrastructure Plan (QIP) will provide infrastructure to support these zones now and into the future ensuring a prosperous state.

Population � 4.4 million (2009)

6.6 million (2031)

With key industries of agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and mining, Queensland has consistently delivered economic growth to contribute to Australia’s ongoing prosperity.

Queensland is large and decentralised with a strong economy, great sense of community identity and a lifestyle that attracts many visitors and residents. Queensland is home to more than 100 000 new residents and brings in some 18 million domestic and international visitors each year.

With the current population forecast to grow by over two million people by 2031, Queensland will continue to grow strongly into the future.

The projected continuation of long-term growth in Queensland’s economy and population will drive increased need for infrastructure across all regions.

Queensland snapshot

Key industries � Agriculture

� Tourism

� Manufacturing

� Mining


Maximising the benefits of broadband for Queensland

The National Broadband Network (NBN) will be a critical catalyst for social and economic transformation across all parts of Queensland. Not only will the NBN change Queensland’s way of doing business, it is also likely to create new industries, products and services.

Higher-speed broadband has enormous potential benefit for individuals, communities and industry—through better connections with others and more opportunities for learning and improved healthcare, among other benefits. The Queensland Government is investigating approaches to take advantage of these opportunities.

The NBN will help close the gap on urban and regional service levels and support the Queensland Government’s aims to encourage growth in regional centres. The Queensland Government is also investigating how it can seek to maximise the benefits of the NBN to Queensland by:

� extending the reach of the NBN

� speeding up the rollout of the NBN in Queensland

� facilitating the effective usage of the NBN.

Supporting Queensland’s resources industry

Queensland’s prosperity is dependant on infrastructure that supports national and international exports. The efficient operations of air and sea ports, freight links and the health of these companies is underpinned by infrastructure.

Continued growth in the demand for materials and energy, driven by the ongoing economic growth in rapidly developing countries like China and India, is likely to mean continued demand on Queensland’s export infrastructure supply chains, particularly the minerals, gas and coal/energy corridors (shown on page 30).

A large proportion of the investment required to support growth in resources industry supply chains will be funded by the private sector on a commercial basis. Private sector forecasters predict a massive investment surge in the immediate coming years as economic growth gathers pace.

Infrastructure planning initiatives led by the Queensland Government, such as the QIP, the CoalPlan 2030, the Northern Economic Triangle Infrastructure Plan and the upcoming Queensland Ports Strategy

and Queensland Freight Strategy provide the private sector with direction and intended support for these sectors.

Delivering a long-term strategy for the Bruce Highway

The Queensland Government recognises the importance of the Bruce Highway and the many important roles it plays along its 1670 kilometres. The Bruce Highway is recognised as Queensland’s most important piece of road infrastructure, linking the major population centres along the east coast.

The Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy, released as a sub-set of QIP details a 20-year masterplan to improve safety, increase capacity and transport efficiency and boost flood immunity and reliability.

The Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy identifies priority projects, supported by a program of general maintenance and minor upgrades to improve the performance of the entire highway.

Rebuilding after natural disastersRebuilding and replacing infrastructure and community facilities is vital to the continued prosperity and wellbeing of Queenslanders. However, we also need to learn from the past and improve the way we plan and prepare for natural events.

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has already made substantial progress towards achieving its strategic objective of building a resilient Queensland and supporting resilient Queenslanders.

For example, $60 million has been allocated to construct 10 additional Category 5 cyclone shelters in Queensland communities ($30 million donated by the Emirati State of Abu Dhabi).

To ensure that areas susceptible to flooding are better prepared in the future, the Queensland Reconstruction Authority is examining floodplain management across the state. Water supply and sewerage treatment plants have been restored at 48 locations across the state.


Training to meet the growing need for skills

The future growth and development of Queensland regions is largely dependant on the skills of the workforce that live there. There will be increasing demand for the additional skills that will be required to address economic and demographic change and to improve workforce participation and productivity in regions.

The TAFE network in Queensland is well positioned to meet these future challenges and will continue to play a strong role in regional communities.

Key elements of strategies over the next decade will include:

� maximising the use of existing infrastructure

� delivery of more flexible infrastructure to enable changing models of service delivery

� taking advantage of NBN and building information and communication technology capability as a tool for learning

� partnerships and collaboration across sectors and with industry.

Energy for Queensland’s future

Queensland is one of the largest consumers of electricity in the National Electricity Market, with over 1.9 million industrial, commercial and domestic consumers of electricity. Economic and population growth will continue to underpin increases to Queensland’s electricity demand over the next decade.

Through its Toward Q2 vision and ClimateSmart 2050 strategy, the Queensland Government is actively pursuing the development of clean energy sources to ensure that Queensland plays its part in helping to achieve the national target of a 60 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Queensland’s energy future is based around low emission coal technology, gas and clean renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydro and geothermal.

Access to housing

The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that Queenslanders are able to access suitable and affordable accommodation.

Social housing is secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income families and individuals, in particular, those who have difficulties accessing accommodation in the private market. The Queensland Government currently manages approximately 55 000 dwellings under the social housing portfolio.

Longer term planning for social housing considers demographic trends and local socio-economic circumstances to determine the relative volume and type of social housing units required in a particular region.


Queensland growth potential of the coal and LNG sector

Infrastructure to support tourism

Tourism is one of the core strengths of Queensland’s economy, contributing $7.8 billion to gross state product, $3.7 billion in exports and employing 220 000 people directly and indirectly. Tourism is deeply embedded in Queensland’s identity, showcasing the natural beauty of the state, the character of its people and the richness of its cultural heritage. Tourism’s future is critical for jobs, regional development and Indigenous development objectives.

It is essential that infrastructure supporting tourism, like railway lines, roads, air and sea ports, and marinas is developed to ensure domestic and international competitiveness.

Tourism opportunity plans have been developed for each of Queensland’s tourism regions. The tourism opportunity plans identify new tourism project proposals and infrastructure requirements that reflect a destination’s specific needs. Tourism opportunity plans are key strategic documents that feed into and influence infrastructure planning for the state.

Growing the coal and LNG sector

Growth in China and India, along with increasing modernisation, has been accompanied by an increase in demand for energy and other resources over the past 20 to 30 years. This trend is expected to continue, and by 2020, the International Energy Agency predicts that China’s demand for primary energy will increase to 3159 million tonnes of oil equivalent. Coal, oil and gas will form a large part of the energy demand from China and India.

In recent years, China has increased its level of imports of coal, crude oil and natural gas to meet its energy needs. India has also increased its imports of coking and thermal coal to meet its energy needs.

In line with the significant increase in demand for coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in both China and India, there has been increased investment in the mining sector in Queensland. The longer term projections of the resource needs in these large growing economies provides a sound platform for projects being progressed in Queensland.

Queensland is well placed to meet this increasing demand, with eight coal seam gas to LNG projects announced in Queensland in recent years. Queensland has also established itself as the world’s largest seaborne metallurgical coal exporter. In 2010, Queensland exported 134 million tonnes of metallurgical coal, as well as 51 million tonnes of thermal coal.

Several large-scale coal projects in Queensland are already at the advanced planning stage or under consideration. These could position Queensland to be one of the largest exporters of thermal coal in the world.


Project details Expected timing Investment

Project name

Subject to

federal funding

Current status2011-2012

2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031

Cost estimate category

Total investment

$ m

Indicative investment

$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES

Arts and entertainment

Grittier Places arts and cultural grant program

Delivery Program < 10m

Regional Infrastructure Grant Program Delivery Program < 10m

Communities

Strengthening non-government organisations

Procurement Program < 10m

Residential care facilities (child safety) Pre-project Program < 10m

Therapeutic residential care facilities (child safety)

Pre-project Program < 10m

Community mental health accommodation Pre-project Program < 10m

Crisis Accommodation Program Pre-project Program < 10m

Supported accommodation (disability assistance package)


Positive Futures Accommodation (disabilities services)


Home and community care grant program Delivery Program < 100m

Queensland-wide Nation Building Social Housing Initiative


Services for Indigenous Communities (integrated social infrastructure)


Remote Indigenous housing program Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Multi-purpose and neighbourhood/community centres program


Community safety

Government wireless network - preliminary evaluation phase

Pre-project Market 1

Emergency alert system Delivery Market 6

Regional technical and communications equipment


ENERGy

Ergon Energy

Ubinet stage one Delivery Program < 500m

Subtransmission line rebuild Delivery Program < 100m

This table shows planned state, local and private sector infrastructure projects. The table includes information about projects, such as current status, expected timing and investment information.

Local government projects are based on information provided by those local governments who have submitted infrastructure program data. The inclusion of these projects and programs does not necessarily mean that state or federal government funding has been, or will be, provided for these projects and programs.

Private sector projects are based on information provided by organisations who submitted infrastructure program data for QIP, and by the Office of the Coordinator General. The investment amounts are estimates only and provide an indication of the quantum of the project. These projects have been proposed by the private sector, and due to the nature of the sector, may or may not proceed within the timeframes indicated, or at all.

The Queensland Government would welcome infrastructure program data from other local governments and private sector bodies for future editions of QIP.

With the population of Queensland set to increase by about 2.2 million people over the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. For the first time the government has commenced a planning process that will provide key stakeholders with an indicative picture of the additional state infrastructure requirements likely to be provided based on trigger points. These triggers will be refined each year based on a range of factors including existing service locations and the requirements of new communities.

Queensland-wide 20 year project pipeline



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

HEALTH

Queensland Plan for Mental Health 2007-2017 Stage 2

Preliminary assessment

Concept < 500m

TRANSPoRT

Maritime

Boating infrastructure and marine safety minor works


Strategic road network

Bruce Highway

Safety and minor capacity upgrade program - Brisbane to Sarina


Concept > 1b

Safety and minor capacity upgrade program - Sarina to Cairns


Concept > 1b

Managed motorways - intelligent transport systems1 Pre-project

Pre-project

< 500m

Regional Bridge Renewal Program Delivery Program < 1b

Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements (whole-of-state initiatives)

Delivery Program > 1b

State government contribution to grade separations at level crossings


WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Queensland Fluoridation Assistance Program (whole-of-state)

Program Program < 100m

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: Queensland local council package $330 million

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: state initiatives $4,053 million

Subject to federal funding State government

General table notes

� The expected timing of future investments can be subject to demand. The information in this table is provided on a ‘without prejudice’ basis.

� This table identifies infrastructure projects that contribute to the whole-of-state. Some table items may represent a program consisting of multiple projects.

� Investment amounts for projects within this table refer to the total project cost, which may be beyond 2030-31, the period set out in the table. Investment amounts may also include funds already expended on projects prior to 2011-12.

� Investment amounts in the state budget and other documents may differ, as they may incorporate costs that reflect changes in input prices between initial planning and the time of construction. The total committed investments are rounded to the next $1 million.

� The aggregated regional and whole-of-state Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements outlined at the end of the table are only those coordinated and managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

� The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements state initiatives are projects within the Department of Transport and Main Roads and other state departments and agency’s.

� For an explanation of project status and cost estimate categories please refer to page 22 of this document.

Footnote

1. Includes Gateway Motorway (Nudgee Road - Bruce Highway) and Bruce Highway (Gateway Motorway to Caboolture)


Carpentaria Mt Isa Mineral Province

Laura Basin

GalileeBasin

BowenBasin

StyxBasin

CallideBasin

SuratBasin

MulgildieBasin

MaryboroughBasin

South SuratFields

Clarence-MoretonBasin

South DenisonFields

Gilmore Field

NorthDenison

Fields

TarongBasin

Eromanga Oil & GasFields

West SuratFields

Weipa

Cairns

Mackay

Karumba

Port Alma

Bundaberg

Townsville

Abbot PointPort of Abbot Point

Port of Townsville

Port of Lucinda

Port of Mourilyan

Port of Cairns

Port of Cape Flattery

Port of Bundaberg

Cape Flattery

Thursday Island

Gladstone

Hay Point

Port of Brisbane

Port of Hay Point

Port of Gladstone

Port of Thursday Island

Port of Weipa

Port of Karumba

Rockhampton

BrisbaneToowoomba

RomaCharleville

Longreach

Mount Isa

Far North Queensland

North Queensland

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday

Central Queensland

Darling Downs South WestSouth East Queensland

Wide Bay Burnett

0 100 200 300 400 50050

Kilometres

Queensland Infrastructure Map 2011

Major mineralised zones

Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field

Legend

Railways

Highways

Trading Ports (*maximum dwt)

N

Queensland resource corridors


Far North QueenslandThe Far North Queensland region covers the area from Cassowary Coast, north to the Papua New Guinea border and west to Doomadgee, with Cairns as its major centre.


Regional snapshot

Population � 280 147 people (2010),

378 600 (2031) Home to 6.2% of Queensland’s population (2010)

Land area � 22% of Queensland

Key industries � Tourism

� Agriculture

� Resource extraction

Recently completed projects � Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal

� Thursday Island Water Police Station extensions

� Jubilee Bridge in Innisfail

� Cycleway from Aeroglen to Cairns

� Cairns Base Hospital emergency department extension

Renowned for its stunning scenery and high biodiversity, the economy of Far North Queensland is based on tourism, agriculture and resource extraction.

Weipa, on the Gulf of Carpentaria, is home to the largest bauxite mine in the world. Major agricultural activities in the region include sugar, bananas, tropical fruits, dairying, vegetables and beef cattle production.

The region attracts more than 2.1 million domestic and international tourists each year. The small to medium sized tourism operators who make up the bulk of the industry are reliant on infrastructure that moves tourists into and around the region. Cairns Airport will remain the region’s principal international gateway, and should be supported by an efficient, safe and reliable transport network to the wider region.

Resource and agriculture industries rely on an efficient and reliable freight network which connects supply chains to the world. Connectivity to markets and export facilities by road, rail and air is a vital enabler for the continued growth of these industries.

The population of Far North Queensland is projected to increase by about 100 000 people over the next 20 years. About three-quarters of the region’s growth will occur within Cairns, with the majority of this growth accommodated in the Mount Peter Master Planned Area to the south of the city. Major urban settlements to the west and south of Cairns, including Mareeba, Atherton, Innisfail and Tully, will also continue to grow. The provision of new infrastructure and the maintenance of existing assets is key to achieving the preferred pattern of development and economic growth in this region.

There are multiple rural and remote communities and significant industry interests located across the region from the gulf to the cape. For these remote areas, ensuring that road connections, airstrips, communications, water and energy supplies are resilient and provide a reliable service across difficult terrain and through severe weather events is critical.


Infrastructure for a prosperous region

Improvements to the Bruce Highway

The flow of goods in and out of the region is currently hampered by congestion issues on the major approaches to Cairns city. Southern access upgrades for the Bruce Highway along with the provision of a bus rapid transit system will go a long way to relieving this pressure and providing more reliable access for the movement of freight.

Over the next 20 years, major investments are identified in the Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy for Far North Queensland, including the Cardwell Range Realignment and the Cairns southern access corridor upgrade.

To cater for the planned growth of the southern corridor of Cairns, the capacity of the Bruce Highway will be increased through widening and dual carriageway improvement projects. The highway upgrade will be complemented by the progressive construction of a high-speed cycleway and the Cairns Transit Network

in the longer term. These investments will focus on improving the safety and liveability of regional communities by providing sustainable transport choices and reducing the mix of freight traffic with local traffic. This additional capacity will also support more industry development through efficient freight movement and more reliable access for tourism.

Better freight connections

An ongoing priority is to improve freight facilities and efficiencies across Far North Queensland. Alongside improvements to the Bruce Highway, one of the focus areas will be on planning to preserve and protect future bypass corridors around key urban congestion points and reduce amenity impacts of freight movement through urban areas in identified locations.

Future industrial area planning and development is focusing on the southern growth corridor of Cairns to ensure that industrial activity will be in close proximity to population growth and an available workforce. Projected growth in the North East Queensland Minerals Province will require targeted investment in delivering

an efficient and connected freight network that facilitates the movement of goods between mines and ports.

A resilient road network

The coastal region north and south of Cairns is constrained by a thin coastal strip, highly sensitive to both natural and human pressures. This restricts the development of transport corridors and exposes the network to severe weather events. Future transport investment in this area will need to focus on more resilient infrastructure and increased travel options.

Remote areas of the gulf and cape will require continued investment in key routes, particularly to reduce the severity and duration of wet season flooding. Improving access to remote parts of the region will assist service provision to Indigenous communities and facilitate growth in the tourism and agriculture industries.

Infrastructure to support tourism

The tourism industry in Tropical North Queensland (Tropical North Queensland is a subset of Far North Queensland) contributes over $1.3 billion to the


Queensland economy annually and employs more than 18 700 people. Investment in the right infrastructure to further enable tourism and ensure that tourism products and attractions meet contemporary visitor expectations is vital. In the 2011–12 State Budget, the Queensland Government committed to an extra $83 million for tourism events over four years.

The foreshore development at Cairns Cityport, which will become a world-class waterfront facility, will strengthen Cairns’ reputation as the pre-eminent gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Completion of the Cairns cruise ship terminal, which is part of the Cityport Masterplan, is another example of supporting tourism and liveability in Far North Queensland.

Improved cruise ship facilities could lead to Cairns becoming a home port, with the associated economic benefits this would bring from supporting service and supply industries. A future development of the Port Douglas waterfront could transform the area into a site of exemplar environmental design set among the pristine natural environment, making it a world-class tourism destination.

Tropical science and research infrastructure

Far North Queensland is increasing its expertise in adapting or developing products and services for living in the tropics. This has applications across a wide range of fields, including health, sustainable development, research and agribusiness. Far North Queensland also has world class tropical research facilities, which play an important role in assisting local businesses to access new opportunities. Support for this developing industry will require investment in science and research facilities, communication networks, education and training.

The Atherton Tableland will strengthen its position in tropical science training and research with the development of an agri-science hub, focused on research, development and extension, education and training. Facilities include an upgraded Walkamin Research Station and the Australian Agricultural College Corporation’s Mareeba campus, with an additional Mareeba Client and Training Centre. The state-of-the-art facilities at Mareeba will capitalise on the uniqueness of the region and the potential to accelerate growth on the Atherton Tableland.

Infrastructure for a liveable region

Water for growth

Growth in the mining, tourism and agriculture sectors, alongside continued population growth, will drive the need for further water supply infrastructure in the region over the next 20 years. Timing for future water supply infrastructure in the Cairns and Tablelands Regional Council areas will be determined by growth in population and industry, and the impact of climate change on future supplies. In the remote areas, drivers of demand for new water infrastructure are primarily related to growth in the resources industry and the need to ensure an appropriate level of service to remote communities.

The Queensland Government, local government, industry and Indigenous representatives are working together to address the future water needs of the region. This is being undertaken through the implementation of the Far North Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy and development of the North West Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy.

Rebuilding after natural disasters

Far North Queensland was severely affected by flooding rains and Tropical Cyclone Yasi in the summer of 2010–11. Many local roads remained inundated for months, with the true cost of reconstruction not becoming apparent until the wet season concluded and waters subsided. Industries such as tourism and agriculture were severely affected.

The rebuilding and recovery effort in Cardwell and Tully has remained a high priority for the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. Focus has been on the rebuilding of dwellings and infrastructure, with the release of the authority’s guidelines on building back in storm surge areas.

The Cassowary Coast has also received significant attention, resulting in a support package of $15 million for the restoration of the Cardwell foreshore, and Dunk Island and Clump Point jetties. Further funds have been allocated for the repair of the Bruce Highway at Cardwell.

A highlight of the reconstruction effort in the region has been the approval for the rebuilding of the Tully State High School and the nurses’ quarters at Tully Hospital.

This region will also share in the $60 million cyclone shelter program of 10 new Category 5 cyclone shelters with new shelters being built in Cairns, Port Douglas, Tully and Weipa ($30 million was generously gifted by the Emirati State of Abu Dhabi).


The Far North Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy confirms that in the short-term, augmentation of the Cairns water supply is required and supports Cairns Regional Council investigations into the Mulgrave River aquifer as the next potential supply source. In addition, the strategy recommends a review of water supply security requirements in the Tablelands Regional Council communities.

A range of projects are being undertaken to secure water supply to Port Douglas and Mossman in partnership with Cairns Regional Council and the Australian Government.

Access to public transport and active transport options

Improvements to public and active transport infrastructure, particularly in the more populated areas of the region, will be an essential component of managing growth and increasing the sustainability of the region’s transport network. It will also play a key role in managing demand on the region’s road network and contribute to improved public health outcomes. This area will be a key focus in the development of Connecting Far North Queensland: An Integrated Regional

Transport Plan for the part of the region covered by the Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2009–2031.

The Cairns Transit Network will be an attractive, fast, frequent and reliable bus-based transit network that will be custom built to fit with the Cairns lifestyle and climate. The expansive network will give buses priority in separate bus or transit lanes, or on dedicated busways in the longer term. It will connect Cairns from Palm Cove to Gordonvale and the neighbourhoods in between, including key growth areas in the Cairns southern corridor.

A Principal Cycle Network Plan has been completed for the area of the region covered by the Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2009–2031. The longer term vision is to extend the recently constructed cycleway facility from the Cairns city centre to Aeroglen, north to Palm Cove, and south to Gordonvale, further connecting key destinations and attractions along the popular esplanade precinct. This sets a precedent for safe, connected, high quality cycle infrastructure that meets the needs of both residents and visitors.

Improved access to health services

As Far North Queensland’s population grows, there will be opportunities to expand the range and specialisation of health services in line with increases in levels of activity to provide safe, high quality and sustainable services.

There will also be increased investment in new technologies, such as tele-medicine and biomedical devices that can transmit information between settings to improve rural and remote access to a broad range of services. This includes the introduction or expanded use of:

� tele-health—delivery systems that provide health care and health related activities at a distance with the aid of telecommunications technology

� remote diagnostics and monitoring—diagnostic and clinical intervention services that use email/internet technologies to send images and patient information between services (for example, tele-dermatology and diabetes monitoring).

The vision for health services and supporting infrastructure in Far North Queensland is to improve access to a range of health services that meet


the needs of the growing and ageing population, and make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of local Indigenous people.

The Queensland Government plans to complete the Cairns Base Hospital Redevelopment by 2014 and enhance access to chronic disease and primary health care services for communities in Torres Strait.

In the medium to longer term, population growth in the Cairns southern growth corridor will require new health infrastructure to be delivered—land has been acquired at Edmonton for this purpose.

The impact of increasing mining and resources development activity, and seasonal population fluctuations associated with tourism, are among the factors considered when planning current and future health services and infrastructure.

Infrastructure to support education and skills development

To create further opportunities for the communities in Far North Queensland, and as a means of supporting growing industries, the ongoing development of skills and training for local residents forms an integral part of the region’s growth.

Future development of trade training precincts in Far North Queensland will provide skills and training for residents in trades such as construction, engineering, diesel fitting, refrigeration and air conditioning. Skills in these trades will ensure the region is well placed to support industry growth into the future.

Continuing to provide social infrastructure for growing communities

Responding to growth in regional centres will require ongoing investment in new and upgraded schools, early childhood and community facilities. Each region will identify infrastructure planning priorities and ways to increase the capacity and capability of social services in accordance with regional plans. In the short-term, delivery of new sport and recreation infrastructure in the region, such as the Cassowary Coast multi-purpose indoor sports facility at Tully and the Cairns International Tennis Centre, demonstrates the Queensland Government’s commitment to deliver high quality community facilities to Far North Queensland.

Wave of change for Cairns foreshore

A $23.3 million redevelopment of the Port of Cairns foreshore will create a major new entertainment, tourism and leisure precinct for residents and visitors.

The most extensive development of the foreshore in almost a decade, the work will complete the 1.6 kilometre public waterfront promenade linking the Esplanade through to the new Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.

A series of linked and activated parklands will showcase the tropical environment of Cairns, with the centrepiece being an interactive play and climbing structure built through and around the 70-year-old fig tree adjacent to wharf one.

Cairns history will also be recognised in the project, with the major restoration of Shed 2 to create new commercial space suitable for retail, restaurants, exhibitions and markets.

The project will also include featured lighting to the historic wharf piles, extra seating, additional public view platforms over the water, BBQ areas and shelters, and a special refurbished fishing deck.

The area will provide an important link to the proposed Cairns Cultural Precinct.

Infrastructure for a safe and secure region

Growth in population and the economy require safety and security infrastructure that keeps pace. When considering the provision and location of infrastructure such as ambulance and fire stations, police facilities and other emergency services infrastructure, the Queensland Government considers a range of factors. These factors include community type, projected growth, service use rates, projected demand, demographic analysis and risk profiling of the community.

In the short-term, a replacement police station and watch house at Lockhart River and a new police station, watch house and accommodation at Badu Island will be delivered, providing enhanced service delivery and increased safety to remote Indigenous communities. Upgrades to the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre are currently underway, providing enhanced correctional services infrastructure, which alleviates capacity issues and provides opportunities for skills development and rehabilitation.

To meet the long-term needs of Far North Queensland communities, new or redeveloped fire and ambulance stations are proposed for the region. Co-location of emergency services facilities is a consideration where land and other efficiencies can be achieved.

Meeting the needs of remote Indigenous communities

The Far North Queensland region is home to the majority of Queensland’s remote Indigenous communities. Providing appropriate infrastructure to service the needs of these communities requires consideration of significant cultural, geographic and economic challenges.

As part of the joint Australian and Queensland governments’ commitment to the Closing the Gap agenda for Far North Queensland, a number of children and family centres, and in school trade training centres will deliver improved outcomes for Indigenous children in their early years in the north west of Queensland.

These children and family centres will ensure Indigenous families receive the support they need by providing access to integrated early childhood education and care, parenting and family support, and child and maternal health services. Infrastructure delivery in remote Indigenous communities needs to be able to support innovative and unique approaches to service delivery. For example, the Queensland Police Service is implementing service enhancements over coming years to transition from a predominantly reactive-based policing model with limited contact with outer island communities, to a more mobile and visible policing model, which will be more effective and sustainable in the long-term.

Climate change induced sea level rises are a considerable concern for many coastal and island communities, particularly in the Torres Strait. Addressing this issue requires the immediate consideration of long-term adaptation measures in infrastructure planning and maintenance.


Far North Queensland 20 year project pipeline



Private sector projects are based on information provided by organisations who submitted infrastructure program data for QIP, and by the Office of the Coordinator General. The investment amounts are estimates only and provide an indication of the quantum of the project. These projects have been proposed by the private sector, and due to the nature of the sector, may or may not proceed within the timeframes indicated, or at all. The Queensland Government would welcome infrastructure program data from other local governments and private sector bodies for future editions of QIP.

With the population of Far North Queensland set to increase by about 100 000 people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.


Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES


Cairns Entertainment Precinct (planning)Preliminary assessment

Concept < 10m

Lockhart River Arts Centre Delivery Market 1

Wik and Kugu Arts and Craft Centre Aurukun

DeliveryPre-

market< 10m

Communities

Residential care facilities (child safety) Delivery Program < 10m

Crisis Accommodation Program Delivery Program < 10m

Saibai Island retail store Delivery Program < 10m

Far North Queensland long-term housing program


Far North Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative




Remote Indigenous Housing Program Pre-projectPre-

market< 100m



Remote Indigenous land and infrastructure subdivision program

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Regional waste disposal strategy and facilities

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Cairns Regional Council

Cairns City Centre Master Plan Delivery Concept < 100m

Daintree Gateway Master Plan Delivery Concept < 100m

Port Douglas Masterplan implementation

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Botanic Gardens - tanks Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Community safety

Cyclone shelters Procurement Concept < 100m

Lotus Glen Correctional Centre expansion Delivery Market 443

Subject to federal funding State government Local government Private sector



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Fire station Business casePre-

market< 10m

Ambulance stations (up to 1) Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Police

Lockhart River - replacement police station Delivery Market 9

Badu Island - new police station Business casePre-

market< 100m

Far North Queensland additional district and local police stations (up to 1 of each)


Sport and recreation

All abilities playgrounds New Mapoon Delivery Program < 10m

Northern Outlook Activities Centre Delivery Market 7

Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Cairns



Sports facilities renewal programPreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

Manunda Sporting PrecinctPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Edmonton Leisure Centre stages 2-4 Business case Concept < 100m

Walker Road Sporting Precinct (Edmonton)


Concept < 100m

Smithfield Sporting Precinct Business case Concept < 100m

Alley Park Sporting PrecinctPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Redlynch Community Sports FacilityPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Development of a major sporting stadium

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

ECoNoMIC INFRASTRuCTuRE

Regional Airport Development Scheme (Bamaga, Burketown, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Normanton, Pormpuraaw, Horn Island, Innisfail, Karumba, Lockhart River, Mareeba)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Far North Queensland (Cairns regional) industrial estate program

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Cairns Foreshore Development Delivery Program < 100m

Tablelands Regional Council

Mareeba Airport redevelopment DeliveryPre-

project< 100m


Mitigating rising sea levels (seawalls and other works)

Business casePre-

market< 100m

Regional dredgingPreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

South of the Embley - RTA Weipa Pty Ltd1 Preliminary assessment

Not Available

1 450



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

EDuCATIoN AND TRAINING

Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 6 Kindergartens, Early Years Centres, Indigenous Child and Family Centres or Early Learning and Care Centres)


TAFE upgrades Delivery Market 27

Additional school accommodation program Delivery Program < 100m

Primary school program (up to 1) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Primary school program (up to 3) Pre-project Program < 100m

Secondary School program (up to 2) Pre-project Program < 500m

James Cook university

Daintree Rainforest ObservatoryPreliminary assessment

Not Available

< 10m

The Cairns Institute building construction (Stage 1 and 2)

DeliveryNot

Available25

Tropical Queensland Centre for Oral Health

DeliveryNot

Available33

Independent schools grants - Queensland Independent Schools Bulk Grant Authority

ProgramNot

Available6

ENERGy

Powerlink

Cardwell to Tully 132kV transmission line replacement


High Road Wind Farm - Transfield Services Limited

Business caseNot

Available< 500m

HEALTH

Thursday Island Chronic Disease Centre ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Torres Strait staff accommodation Business casePre-

market< 10m

Cairns and Hinterland Health Workforce Australia Training Facility


Concept < 10m

Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre Business case Concept < 10m

Cairns Base Hospital - planned procedure centre

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Cairns Base Hospital Redevelopment (including Cairns radiation oncology facility)

Delivery Market 455

Atherton Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 500m

Mareeba Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 100m

Thursday Island Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 500m

Cairns South new health services precinct Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Cairns South new hospital Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

LoCAL GovERNMENT BuILDINGS

Local government buildings program Program Program < 100m

RESEARCH


Queensland Tropical Health Alliance ProcurementPre-

market< 100m



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

TRANSPoRT

Active transport network

Principal cycle network Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Public transport network

Cairns Transit Network

Bus Rapid Transit - stage 1 2 Pre-project Concept < 100m

Bus Rapid Transit - stage 2 3 Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m


projectNot

Available


projectNot

Available


Bruce Highway

Cardwell Range realignment Delivery Market 115

Wrights Creek Bridge upgradePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Mulgrave River Bridge southern approach upgrade6 Pre-project

Pre-project

< 100m

Cairns Southern Access Corridor - stage 1 (Sheehy Road to Kate Street)

Pre-projectPre-

market< 500m

Cairns Southern Access Corridor - stage 2

Business case Concept < 500m

Cairns Southern Access Corridor - Stage 3

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Edmonton to Gordonvale duplication - stage 1

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Edmonton to Gordonvale duplication - stage 2

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Innisfail Bypass Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Eubanangee Swamp realignment Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Peninsula Developmental Road (Mount Molloy - Coen) upgrades, including new Laura River Bridge

Delivery Market 18

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community access


Kennedy Developmental Road (Mt Garnet - Hughenden) staged upgrades

Delivery Market 43

Cairns Western Arterial Road (intersection and cycleway improvements)

Business case Program < 10m

Kuranda Range Road upgrade - continue to identify and deliver solutions to improve safety and reliability


Road maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements


Cairns regional road network improvements

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Smithfield Bypass Pre-project Concept < 100m

Regional and remote access road upgrades

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements works

DeliveryPre-

project< 500m




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Transport Planning

Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development


Local government network

Local government road, drainage and bridge network program

Program Program < 1b


Transport infrastructure upgrades DeliveryPre-

project< 100m


Smithfield Village Drive Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Reseals & asphalt programPreliminary assessment

Program < 100m

Pavement maintenance programPreliminary assessment

Program < 100m

CBD multi-storey carparkPreliminary assessment

Pre-project < 100m

Extension of Logomeir Road, Edmonton Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Lake Street extension Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Dam safety upgrade program Program Program < 100m

Local government water program Program Program < 500m


Mulgrave River Aquifer Stage 1 (includes Southern Water Treatment Plant)

Business casePre-

project< 100m

Barron River water supply scheme Business casePre-

project< 100m

Sewerage

Local government sewerage program Program Program < 500m

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cardwell sewerage reticulation system & treatment plant



Malanda sewerage reticulation network and treatment plant



Hammond Island sewerage scheme and new treatment plant

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Poruma sewerage scheme and new treatment plant

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Regional asset sustainability project Delivery Market 20


Mossman Waste Water Treatment Plant - full upgrade

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Bramston Beach Sewerage Treatment Plant


Pre-project

< 100m

Cooya, Newell & Wonga Beach community sewerage reticulation


Pre-project

< 100m

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets $369 million



General table notes are located on the back page of this document.

Footnotes

1. RTA Weipa Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Aluminium within the Rio Tinto Alcan Group.

2. Includes the new Cairns city centre bus station and the James Cook University bus station. Also includes additional bus stop upgrades across the Cairns urban area.

3. Includes three priority sections: Smithfield to James Cook University; Moody Creek to Earlville; and Bentley Park to Mount Peter. Also includes additional bus stop upgrades across the Cairns urban area.

4. Includes three priority sections: city centre to Moody Creek; city centre to Aeroglen; and Cairns Base Hospital to Redlynch. Also includes additional new bus stations in Gordonvale and Palm Cove.

5. Includes the remaining sections: Cairns Base Hospital to Redlynch; Redlynch to Smithfield; James Cook University to Palm Cove; Aeroglen to Smithfield, Earlville to Bentley Park; and Mount Peter to Gordonvale.

6. Includes $40m federal government commitment.

Local government led infrastructure projects

Local government provides expertise and local knowledge that plays a critical role in ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered, at the right time.

Some local government projects have not had funding committed to them by the relevant local government, or may require future funding consideration by the Queensland Government. In addition to the projects identified in the QIP project pipelines, the Queensland Government will continue to work with local government to further develop projects which currently do not have a committed funding source.

The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Far North Queensland region including the:

� Cairns Entertainment Precinct

� Mareeba waste water treatment plant upgrade.


Examples of planned infrastructure in Far North Queensland

Inset 1

Badu Island new police station

Lockhart River replacement police station

Lockhart River Arts Centre


Cardwell to Tully 132kv transmission line replacement

Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre

Thursday Island Chronic Disease Centre

Cardwell Range realignment

Kennedy Developmental Road (Mount Garnet - Hughenden) staged upgrades

Weipa

Cairns

Karumba

Lucinda

Townsville

Thursday Island

Mapoon

Pormpuraaw

Kowanyama

Burketown

Doomadgee

Normanton

Croydon

Georgetown

Aurukun

Bamaga

Saibai Island

Badu Island

Lockhart River

Hope Vale

Kuranda

Mareeba

Atherton

Port Douglas

Gordonvale

Innisfail

Cooktown

Wujal Wujal

Tully

Cardwell

Townsville Port

Lucinda Port

Cairns Port

Mourilyan Port

Cape Flattery Port

Weipa Port

Karumba Port

Major mineralised zonesExisting infrastructure

Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field

Regional planned projects

Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health

Education and training

Public transport

Research

Community services

Economic infrastructure


Inset 1 – Cairns

Inset 1

Badu Island new police station

Lockhart River replacement police station

Lockhart River Arts Centre


Cardwell to Tully 132kv transmission line replacement

Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre

Thursday Island Chronic Disease Centre

Cardwell Range realignment

Kennedy Developmental Road (Mount Garnet - Hughenden) staged upgrades

Weipa

Cairns

Karumba

Lucinda

Townsville

Thursday Island

Mapoon

Pormpuraaw

Kowanyama

Burketown

Doomadgee

Normanton

Croydon

Georgetown

Aurukun

Bamaga

Saibai Island

Badu Island

Lockhart River

Hope Vale

Kuranda

Mareeba

Atherton

Port Douglas

Gordonvale

Innisfail

Cooktown

Wujal Wujal

Tully

Cardwell

Townsville Port

Lucinda Port

Cairns Port

Mourilyan Port

Cape Flattery Port

Weipa Port

Karumba Port


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services


Lotus Glen Correctional Centre expansion

Mareeba Airport upgrade

Cairns Base Hospitalredevelopment

Bus rapid transit -stage 1

Mulgrave River Bridge Southern approach upgrade

Cairns Southern AccessCorridor

Cairns Foreshore Development

Cairns EntertainmentPrecinct (planning)

Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE redevelopment

Cairns

Mareeba

Gordonvale

Cairns Port

To Townsville

Bruce H

ighw

ay


North QueenslandThe North Queensland region includes the local government areas of Palm Island, Hinchinbrook, Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, McKinlay, Cloncurry and Mount Isa.


Regional snapshot



Land area � 16.2% of Queensland

Key industries � Mining and minerals

� Tourism

� Agriculture

� Defence

� Government administration

Recently completed projects � Mount Isa dialysis patient

accommodation

� Reconstruction of Townsville Sea Lead Navigation Lights

� Townsville Ring Road stages 2 and 3

� Flinders Highway – floodway upgrades to Holy Joe and Box creeks

� Townsville Trade Training Centre

Long known as the mining and minerals processing powerhouse of Queensland, North Queensland has one of the most diversified economies in Australia, and is an example of successful regional development.

North Queensland has a strong agricultural base, particularly beef and sugar production, and supports major defence and government administration.

The region’s key centre, Townsville, is emerging as Queensland’s second capital city, centrally located in terms of Queensland’s economic zones for minerals, logistics, agriculture, tourism and coal, with growing potential in tropical expertise and clean energy.

The Mount Isa to Townsville corridor, incorporating the Mount Isa rail line and the Barkly and Flinders highways are the key transport infrastructure links impacting on development of this region.

The population of North Queensland is projected to increase by about 120 000 people over the next 20 years. The majority of this growth is expected to occur in and around Townsville. Significant infrastructure demand will be driven by residential and industrial expansion, particularly around Townsville’s northern beaches and the Townsville State Development Area. Population growth in Mount Isa is predicted to fluctuate, however it will remain the major service centre in north-west Queensland.

Many areas of the region, particularly low lying coastal areas, are vulnerable to extreme weather events such as flooding and storm surges. Adaptation and risk mitigation measures will need to be key considerations in infrastructure planning for areas such as the Townsville State Development Area and airport, low lying areas of the Townsville central business district (CBD), inner suburbs and key transport connections.



Better and safer roads

Progressively upgrading the Bruce and Flinders highways’ flood affected hot spots, to provide more secure road access with other centres during seasonal flooding, is vital to the region’s future.

Building on a strong record of investment on the Bruce Highway in and around Townsville, investments are identified for North Queensland over the next 20 years. These investments include the Cardwell Range realignment, completion of the Townsville Ring Road, increased capacity and interchange upgrades north and south of Townsville, and major deviations at Burdekin and between Ingham and Cardwell Range.

Investments in the region are identified to meet a range of objectives, including improved flood immunity in areas which generally experience annual closures, as well as investments to improve freight efficiency and capacity and support population growth.

Economic diversity

As the region’s economy has grown, the North Queensland region has attracted major facilities, establishing itself as a key centre for mineral processing in northern Australia, transport and logistics, public administration, agriculture, education, research and development, health services, and a wide range of public and private sector professional services.

Public and private investment in infrastructure is supporting the emergence of the North Queensland region as a hub for clean energy initiatives. This investment is being led by the Australian Government, Queensland Government, Ergon Energy and Townsville City Council.

Key initiatives which lay the foundation for the region’s clean energy industries include the Solar City Project, a smart grid trial labelled as Energy Sense Community, an Ergon Energy network demand management pilot, and a large scale commercial and industrial demand management trial.

Building on Townsville’s role as a regional hub

Townsville is the largest service providing centre in northern Australia. It is the hub that connects other centres in the north to the rest of the world through telecommunication, road, rail, air and sea connectivity. Investment in addressing bottlenecks and filling network gaps will ensure the Townsville hub works efficiently, and reinforce its role as capital of the north.

A priority is to ensure Townsville Airport has the facilities and services available to support Townsville’s role as a national defence hub, and operate as an efficient gateway to meet increasing regional, national and international travel needs through effective integrated planning with the rest of the city.

The Port of Townsville is also a high priority, with its proposed expansion opening up Townsville to a higher level of national and international shipping services. The Townsville State Development Area is strategically located in close proximity to the Port of Townsville and connects road and rail commodity routes to north and

Rebuilding after natural disastersWhile many of the populated centres of the North Queensland region escaped the full impact of Tropical Cyclone Yasi, many areas were inundated by the resultant rain depressions, and those of the previous rain events of Tropical Cyclone Tasha and the subsequent monsoonal rains. Transport infrastructure and tourism suffered, with impact to major freight routes.

The Townsville Sea Reach Leads, which are critical navigation aids and essential for the safe movement of shipping in and out of Townsville harbour, were severely damaged during Tropical Cyclone Yasi. The leads have now been restored, returning the Port of Townsville to full operational capability.

Major road reconstruction projects include the Gregory Developmental Road, the Bruce Highway (Ayr–Brandon) and Wills Developmental Road.

North Queensland will also share in the $60 million cyclone shelter program of 10 new Category 5 cyclone shelters with new shelters being built in Townsville and Ingham ($30 million was generously gifted by the Emirati State of Abu Dhabi).


north-west Queensland. The port’s connection to the Townsville State Development Area is important for its long-term development as a minerals processing, logistics and employment hub.

Efficient freight movement and export links

The immediate priorities are to facilitate the effective movement of freight along the Mount Isa to Townsville corridor, provide improved access to the ports of Townsville and Abbot Point, and improve freight flows around Townsville.

Some of the transport priorities to support this include upgrades to the Flinders Highway, Townsville Port Access Road, Gregory Developmental Road, Kennedy Developmental Road and the Bruce Highway. Additionally, work on the Douglas Arterial Duplication is underway.

Improving freight access to the Townsville Port will support the emerging potential of the North East Queensland Minerals Province and the Queensland Government’s Northern Economic Triangle Infrastructure Plan commitment. The aim is to facilitate sustainable economic, social and community growth through the emergence of Mount Isa, Townsville and

Bowen as a triangle of mineral processing and industrial development.

Supporting industrial development

The Townsville State Development Area has a valued role in supporting the future development and growth of Townsville. Given its proximity to the Port of Townsville and freight routes, opportunities for port-related industries, logistics and distribution type land uses have been identified as highly desirable uses of land adjacent to the Townsville Port Access Road.

The completion of a ring road around Townsville is vital to the region. This link will provide the accessibility required for future industrial development, which will support jobs growth. Future industrial land requirements are being investigated in Townsville to support both the economic and population growth of the region.

Support development of the North West Queensland Minerals Province

The Mount Isa to Townsville corridor is the strategic link between the North West Queensland Minerals Province and the processing and port facilities in Townsville and Abbot Point. It represents

one of the most significant supply chain and logistics routes in Queensland.

Secure and competitively priced power supply is critical in supporting the region’s attractiveness as an investment destination and improving the viability of new resources projects.

The Queensland Government has facilitated a customer driven competitive process to determine a long-term energy solution for north-west Queensland. From a potential five energy proposals at the commencement of the competitive process, the $1.5 billion CopperString transmission line from Woodstock, south of Townsville to Mount Isa, and the $500 million local gas-fired Diamantina Power Station are the two most viable energy options being considered by north-west Queensland energy customers.

On 6 October 2011, Xstrata Copper issued a press release stating that it had agreed to a 17 year contract for the future provision of its energy supply from the proposed Diamantina Power Station from 2013-30. With Xstrata being a major industrial energy customer in north-west Queensland, this decision could be pivotal in determining the final outcome of the competitive process.


Water to support mining and minerals processing

The vision for water infrastructure is to ensure a long-term water supply for North Queensland, and security of water supply to Townsville, Mount Isa and smaller communities in the region. This is being achieved through a partnership between the Queensland Government, local government, industry and Indigenous representatives through the development of a North Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy and a North West Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy.

For Mount Isa and surrounding mining areas, a secure water supply, coupled with access to the national electricity grid, will support future development in the North West Minerals Province.

Future planning will also look to optimise the use of Lake Moondarra and Lake Julius to achieve appropriate security of supply for Mount Isa and the Mount Isa mines.

The region’s water resources, particularly the Burdekin Falls Dam, present a major long-term competitive advantage. In the short-term, there is planning to improve operation of Townsville’s water sources to achieve security of supply, and timing of the future raising of Burdekin Falls Dam. Planning will also consider associated infrastructure, including the Burdekin to Moranbah pipeline augmentation.

To support resource industry growth, a pipeline may be constructed from Gorge Weir to mining interests in the northern Bowen Basin. Timing will depend on commercial agreements and the commencement of mining operations.

Enhancing beef industry and biosecurity capacity

The North Queensland region is an emerging centre of tropical expertise. Development of this economic zone is being supported through the establishment of key research infrastructure such as the Spyglass Beef Research Facility near Charters Towers, which will play a leading role in beef industry research, development, extension, and education and training programs.

The Queensland Government is partnering with James Cook University to build the region’s biosecurity capacity. One of the products of this alliance will be the development of the Tropical Biosecurity Science Laboratories at the James Cook University campus in Townsville, which will underpin Biosecurity Queensland’s diagnostics capability across northern Queensland.



Health services for a growing region

Population growth in and around Townsville and the vastness of this region are the key challenges for health service delivery in this area. The vision for health services and infrastructure in the North Queensland region is to improve access and meet the changing needs of the diverse communities in North Queensland, particularly improving health and wellbeing among Indigenous people.

Improvements in clinical interventions mean that more people can be treated using day procedures. As this trend continues, it is anticipated that many people will spend less time in hospital, and use of community-based and ‘hospital in the home’ style services will increase.

The increased use of tele-health services that allow patients to interact with clinicians across high quality internet connections with voice and picture, means patients will not have to travel as frequently to major hospitals. These health intervention improvements will have a flow-on effect on health infrastructure and will be considered when planning current and future health infrastructure projects.

As regional populations increase in size, there are opportunities to expand the range and specialisation of health services in line with increases in levels of activity to provide safe, high quality and sustainable services. New technologies, such as tele-medicine and biomedical devices that can transmit information between settings, will improve rural and remote access to a broad range of services through the introduction or expanded use of tele-health and remote diagnostics and monitoring.

In the short-term, the Queensland Government plans to expand and upgrade emergency departments, including dedicated waiting areas for children. The Townsville Hospital Expansion project will increase the capacity of the hospital, including a significant expansion of the regional cancer centre. The Mount Isa Health Campus Project will expand the emergency department, oral health, mental health, outpatient services and cancer care patient facilities at the hospital. The Cloncurry Aged Care Annexe will expand the capacity of the aged care annexe from three to 10 beds, allowing elderly people to stay within their community.

Townsville as Queensland’s second capital

As a vibrant city, Townsville offers everything people need to live, work and play. Townsville is already a thriving commercial area which offers a full range of goods and services. However, the government will need to build on this to reinforce Townsville’s role as Queensland’s second capital.

The Queensland Government is commissioning a new ‘green’ office building in Townsville’s CBD as part of a mixed-use development that will inject vitality into the centre.

This will reinforce the role of the Townsville CBD as North Queensland’s dominant administrative and business centre which has the critical mass to support retail, culture, entertainment and events of a capital city standard.

The government will continue investigations for funding options for future development and operation of convention and entertainment facilities within the CBD, as well as investigate providing incentives for new development in Townsville’s CBD to stimulate the revitalisation of the city heart. The Queensland Government supports the upgrade of the Flinders Street Mall through provision of funds towards the project.

As the city grows, its infrastructure networks will come under increasing pressure. Meeting this growth in demand will require improvements in the efficiency of the existing infrastructure network. Developing an integrated regional transport plan for North Queensland will ensure coordinated planning of vital infrastructure and networks that respond to growth in a timely and sequenced manner. Investment in improved public transport, cycling and walking networks, improved key freight routes and the integration of land use and infrastructure planning will help to ease growing issues with traffic congestion.

Infrastructure to connect North Queensland to the world

Townsville is one of five first release sites selected for the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout. The pilot sites in Townsville will inform the rollout of the NBN across northern Australia.

Townsville is expected to be the largest regional deployment of the NBN in Australia. Initiatives to attract corporations to test market NBN applications in Townsville are being developed so the region can best capitalise on this investment. The NBN will enable opportunities for regional development, supporting the development of regional employment in fields such as tropical expertise and providing new ways to provide specialist services to regional locations.

Services and safety

As population growth continues across the region, the need for community safety and security services will likewise continue to grow. Services such as ambulance, fire and rescue, police, corrective services and justice facilities will be enhanced to ensure that the community continues to be adequately serviced. This includes the new Townsville District Police Facility.

When considering the provision and location of infrastructure, the Queensland Government considers a range of factors including community type and projected growth, service use rates and projected demand, demographic analysis and risk profiling of the community. Co-location of emergency services facilities is a consideration where land and other efficiencies can be achieved.

To ensure rapid and reliable deployment of essential supplies to local communities to assist in disaster response or recovery situations, funds are being invested in a new disaster management warehouse.

Continued maintenance of an emergency helicopter in Townsville ensures the region’s communities are protected by high quality aerial emergency response capability.

Into the future, the Townsville Academy will be one of two major police training centres (together with the Academy at Wacol), providing Queensland with the highest quality law enforcement training and ensuring that police numbers can keep pace with demand. This is consistent with the government’s vision for Townsville as Queensland’s second capital.



With economic growth comes the need to ensure a skilled workforce. The North Queensland region is well equipped to consolidate its role as a centre of tropical expertise through the education and research institutes of James Cook University and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, world leaders in their fields of expertise.

James Cook University has the potential to expand its facilities, encouraging young people to stay in the region, attracting new students to study in North Queensland and further developing knowledge based industries in the region.

In addition to the recently completed Townsville Trade Training Centre, which is now training apprentices in a wide variety of fields, work will soon commence on stage two of an upgrade to the Pimlico campus of the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE. Trade training centres in schools are being established at Charters Towers, Kirwan and Mount Isa to provide locally based trade training programs to meet workforce skilling priorities.

Ensuring knowledge capture is another key priority, with the facilitation of renewal and growth across the Douglas Knowledge Precinct. An additional priority is to consolidate James Cook University with health master planning activities for the Douglas campus and Townsville Hospital into a defined and recognisable precinct to capture Townsville’s growing tropical industry base and knowledge capabilities.


Responding to growth in regional centres will require ongoing investment in new and upgraded schools, early childhood and community facilities.

Each region will identify infrastructure planning priorities and ways to increase the capacity and capability of social services in the growing regional centre areas in accordance with regional plans.

Douglas Arterial Road Duplication

Support for North Queensland’s continued strong population and economic growth is being provided through a joint Queensland and Australian government $110 million investment in the Douglas Arterial Road Duplication. Construction commenced in April 2010, with completion expected in 2012, weather permitting.

The Douglas Arterial Road Duplication forms part of a broader program to upgrade the Bruce Highway. The project will increase the efficiency of the route as a transport corridor through reduced travel times, improving the productivity of nationally strategic and export oriented freight corridors.

By improving connectivity between key industrial employment areas, the Port of Townsville, James Cook University and the Lavarack Barracks, the Douglas Arterial Road Duplication will help cement Townsville’s position as Queensland’s second capital and further reinforce its diverse economic base.

The upgrade will improve safety, reduce congestion and provide more opportunities for overtaking. It will result in reduced travel times and transport costs by removing traffic and heavy vehicles from the current highway route through the centre of Townsville. The completed ring road will provide a high-speed bypass of Townsville for heavy and commercial vehicles, as well as providing direct access to and from the Port of Townsville.

In the short-term, delivery of new sport and recreation infrastructure in the region, such as the upgrade to the netball courts at the Murray Sports Complex and the recently completed multi-purpose indoor centre at Julia Creek, demonstrates the Queensland Government’s commitment to deliver high quality community facilities to the North Queensland region.


North Queensland 20 year project pipeline




The Queensland Government would welcome infrastructure program data from other local

governments and private sector bodies for future editions of QIP.

With the population of North Queensland set to increase by about 120 000 people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.


Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES

Communities



North Queensland long-term housing program


North Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative



Pre-projectPre-

market< 10m



Concept < 10m

Cleveland Youth Detention Centre expansion

Delivery Market 184


project< 10m



Remote Indigenous land and infrastructure program office subdivision program

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Burdekin Shire Council

Kirknie landfill cell liner (environmental protection requirement)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Cloncurry Shire Council

Cloncurry Community Precinct Delivery Market 9

Townsville City Council

Jezzine Barracks development DeliveryPre-

project< 100m

Community safety

Maintenance of Bell 412 helicopter Procurement Market 6


Disaster management warehouse Procurement Market 2


project< 10m


Disaster coordination centre Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Police

Townsville District - police facility Program Program < 100m

District police facilities (up to 3) Program Program < 100m




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Townsville netball courts ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Townsville



Refurbish 50m pool Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m


Aquatic Centre southern suburbs Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m


Regional Airport Development Scheme (Ayr, Camooweal, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Hughenden, Richmond)


Townsville Marine Precinct Delivery Market 121

Port of Townsville improvementsPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 500m

Townsville regional industrial estate program

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Cloncurry industrial land development Delivery Market 6


Flood damage works Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Cloncurry load-out facility - CuDeco LtdPreliminary assessment

Not Available

40


Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 14 Kindergartens, Indigenous Child and Family Centres or Early Learning and Care Centres)


Trade Training Centres in Schools ProgramPreliminary assessment

Concept < 10m

TAFE upgrade Pre-project Concept < 100m



Secondary school program (up to 1) Pre-project Program < 100m


Uni Village (Discovery Rise) ProgramNot

Available< 100m

Vet and biomedical bundle projects DeliveryNot

Available10


ProgramNot

Available13

ENERGy

Powerlink

Yabulu South to Ingham transmission line replacement


Ingham South to Cardwell 132kV transmission line replacement


Cloncurry Solar Farm (government incentive)

Business casePre-

market< 10m

CopperString - CuString Pty Ltd & Leighton Contractors Limited


Not Available

1 500

Diamantina Power Station - APA Group Preliminary assessment

Not Available

Commercial in

Confidence



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Solar Flagship Round 2 - various proponents

Pre-projectNot

Available> 1b

HEALTH

Cloncurry Hospital administration staff accommodation

ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Cloncurry Hospital aged care annexe DeliveryPre-

market< 10m

Mount Isa skills lab development Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

North Queensland rehabilitation project Mount Isa

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Mount Isa Regional Cancer Centre ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Mount Isa Health Campus redevelopment Delivery Market 66

James Cook University and Queensland Health accommodation Mount Isa

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Townsville Hospital expansion (including neo-natal intensive care unit and regional cancer centre)

Delivery Market 437

Townsville Hospital further expansion Pre-project Concept < 500m

Townsville Base Hospital - planned procedure centre

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Ayr Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 100m

Charters Towers Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 500m



RESEARCH

SpyGlass Beef Research Facility Pre-projectPre-

market< 100m


Tropical Biosecurity Laboratories Pre-projectPre-

market< 100m

TRANSPoRT



project< 100m


Townsville Transit Network

Townsville Transit Network - stage 1 1 Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


project< 100m


projectNot

Available


projectNot

Available

Rail

Mount Isa rail line priority works Delivery Market 102

Mount Isa - Townsville rail corridor (including Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Bruce Highway

Burdekin road safety audit outcomesPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 100m

Rehabilitate Burdekin River Bridge Delivery Market 44

Burdekin deviation Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Sandy Corner to Collinsons Lagoon upgrade5 Business case

Pre-market

< 100m

Townsville Southern Access Corridor - stage 1 6 Business case

Pre-market

< 500m

Townsville Southern Access Corridor - stage 2 7


Concept < 500m

Townsville Douglas Arterial duplication Delivery Market 110

Townsville Ring Road - stage 4 8 Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Townsville Northern Access Corridor upgrade

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Cattle and Frances Creek bridge upgrades


Concept < 500m

Yellow Gin Creek bridge upgradePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Haughton River Bridge upgradePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Ingham to Cardwell Range deviation Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Flinders Highway

Flinders Highway (Richmond - Julia Creek) rehabilitate and overlay sections

Delivery Market 7

Flinders Highway (Townsville to Cloncurry) upgrades


Concept < 100m

Flinders Highway bridge widening program


Concept < 500m

Landsborough Highway

Landsborough Highway upgrades - Kynuna to Cloncurry


Concept < 100m

Townsville Port Access Road (stage 2) Eastern Access Corridor

Delivery Market 102

Kennedy Developmental Road (The Lynd - Winton) seal sections

Delivery Market 34

Garbutt - Upper Ross Road (Dalrymple Road / Banfield Drive) realign traffic lanes

Business casePre-

market< 100m

Barkly Highway safety and capacity upgrades - Cloncurry to Mt Isa


Concept < 100m

Townsville regional road network improvements

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Regional and remote access road upgrades9 Pre-project

Pre-project

< 500m


Delivery Program < 1b


DeliveryPre-

project< 500m

Transport planning





Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$





Plantation Creek - Giddy Road Bridge Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Plantation Creek Bridge Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m


Dalrymple Road crossing of Bohle RiverPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 100m

WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water


Local government water program Program Program < 1b


Cloncurry Water Treatment Plant DeliveryPre-

market< 10m

Mount Isa City Council

Water mains renewal Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Water Supply - treatment of iron and manganese


Pre-project

< 10m

Lilliesmere Dam upgrade including drainage (Ayr Flood Study)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Water augmentation - Mount Kelly Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Water augmentation - Sutcliffe Estate Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Sewerage


Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Sewering of beach areas including Allingham, Taylors Beach, Lucinda and Halifax


Concept < 100m


Sutcliffe Estate area seweragePreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 10m

Alva sewerage construction Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Groper Creek sewerage Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m





The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the North Queensland region including the:

� Blakey Crossing reconstruction

� Sewer augmentation project

� Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre.



Footnotes

1. Includes city centre bus station and upgraded bus stops across the urban area.

2. Includes bus priority in the city centre, new bus stations at Aitkenvale, James Cook University/Townsville Hospital and Thuringowa Central.

3. Includes city centre to Aitkenvale bus rapid transit spine, new Fairfield bus station, bus network infrastructure in Rocky Springs.

4. Includes bus rapid transit extension from Aitkenvale to Thuringowa and development of Upper Ross rapid transit spine.



7. Subject to private sector investment.


9. Includes Kennedy, Burke, and Wills developmental roads to improve accessibility to remote communities in North Queensland.



Examples of planned infrastructure in North Queensland

Inset 1

Cloncurry Solar Farm(government incentive)

Mount Isa Health Campus redevelopment

Cloncurry Hospital aged care annexe

Mount Isa RegionalCancer Centre

Flinders Highway(Richmond - Julia Creek)rehabilitate and overlay sections

Yabula South to Inghamtransmission line replacement

Sandy Corner to CollinsonsLagoon upgrade

Rehabilitate Burdekin River Bridge

Kennedy Developmental Road (The Lynd - Winton)seal sections

Burdekin Road safety audit outcomes

Barkly Highway safety and capacity upgrades Cloncurry to Mount Isa

SpyGlass Beef Research Facility

Cairns

Karumba

Lucinda

Abbot Point Port

Townsville Port

Mourilyan Port

Karumba Port

Cairns Port

Lucinda Port

Julia CreekRichmond

Hughenden

Charters Towers

Townsville

Mount Isa

Ayr

Ingham

Dajarra

Duchess

Cloncurry

McKinlay

Kynuna

Ravenswood

CamoowealHome Hill


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Inset 1 – Townsville

Inset 1

Cloncurry Solar Farm(government incentive)

Mount Isa Health Campus redevelopment

Cloncurry Hospital aged care annexe

Mount Isa RegionalCancer Centre

Flinders Highway(Richmond - Julia Creek)rehabilitate and overlay sections

Yabula South to Inghamtransmission line replacement

Sandy Corner to CollinsonsLagoon upgrade

Rehabilitate Burdekin River Bridge

Kennedy Developmental Road (The Lynd - Winton)seal sections

Burdekin Road safety audit outcomes

Barkly Highway safety and capacity upgrades Cloncurry to Mount Isa

SpyGlass Beef Research Facility

Cairns

Karumba

Lucinda

Abbot Point Port

Townsville Port

Mourilyan Port

Karumba Port

Cairns Port

Lucinda Port

Julia CreekRichmond

Hughenden

Charters Towers

Townsville

Mount Isa

Ayr

Ingham

Dajarra

Duchess

Cloncurry

McKinlay

Kynuna

Ravenswood

CamoowealHome Hill


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services


Townsville

Townsville Port

Bruce Highway

To Mackay

Townsville Marine Precinct

Port of Townsville improvements

Townsville Hospital expansion

Townsville Ring Road - stage 4

Townsville Southern Access Corridor - stages 1 and 2

Cleveland Youth DetentionCentre expansion

Townsville district policefacility

Townsville Port AccessRoad - stage 2

Townsville Douglas Arterial duplication


Mackay, Isaac and WhitsundayThis region includes the local government areas of Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday.


Regional snapshot




Key industries � Mining

� Manufacturing

� Agriculture

� Tourism

Recently completed projects � Various stages of Mackay Base

Hospital redevelopment

� Abbot Point Coal Terminal X50 Expansion

� Whitsunday Coast Airport upgrade

� Bruce Highway duplication – Farrellys Lane to Schmidtke Road

� New Forgan Bridge in Mackay

Located between Rockhampton and Townsville, and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, the lifestyle and natural resources of the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region continues to be a drawcard for people from Australia and around the world.

The region contains substantial high quality natural resources, particularly mineral resources and productive agricultural land. The Bowen Basin has Australia’s largest coal deposit and is one of the nation’s largest coal producers.

As one of the fastest growing economies in Queensland, Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday is characterised by strong mining, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism sectors that have developed on the back of an abundance of natural resources.

Expansion of the resources sector is driving demand for social infrastructure, housing and transport infrastructure.

Mackay has emerged as a major centre for mining services, transport, logistics and manufacturing. Long-term planning is underway to ensure there is an adequate supply of industrial land to meet the growing needs of these sectors as businesses establish or expand.

The region is expected to increase in population by about 100 000 over the next 20 years, with the majority of growth to occur in the principal regional centre of Mackay. It is anticipated that the major centres of Bowen, Moranbah, Proserpine, Sarina, Airlie Beach and Cannonvale will also experience a level of growth.

While bringing many benefits, rapid economic growth has placed pressure on the region’s housing affordability. To help facilitate land availability, infrastructure provision and housing diversity, Urban Development Areas managed by the Urban Land Development Authority have been established at Moranbah and Andergrove.




Tourism and industrial development supporting the Bowen Basin have placed increased pressure on the Bruce Highway and Peak Downs Highway in the region.

Potential investments in the region have been identified on the Bruce Highway, with the short-term projects aimed to improve safety and reduce travel times through intersection upgrades and road realignments. The longer term proposed investments will seek to increase capacity for freight, remove conflicts between highway and local traffic, and improve flood immunity at key points.

Over the next 20 years, high volume sections of the Bruce Highway at Mackay, Sarina and Proserpine will be upgraded to increase capacity, with interchanges provided at key high volume intersections.

Major flood immunity improvements will be provided on the highway at Jumper Creek, Goorganga Creek, Lethe Brook Creek, Thompson Creek and Sandy Gully, north of Bowen.

Freight movement

The proposed upgrade to the Eton Range and bypass of Walkerston will improve safety for significant volumes of heavy vehicles supplying fuel and mining equipment to the Bowen Basin, and grain and livestock from the hinterland.

This will enhance overall supply chain reliability for the mining industry and improve the level of service for commuting mine related traffic.

Other priorities include improving road and rail access between Mackay and the Bowen and Galilee basins, and facilitating rail corridor development that supports industry provision of efficient rail linkages between the Galilee Basin and Abbot Point.

Additional priorities include managing freight in the Mackay urban area through upgrades to existing freight routes. The Mackay Ring Road—a new alternative Bruce Highway alignment—is proposed, which will connect to the Port of Mackay, removing substantial volumes of heavy vehicle traffic from the Mackay urban centre and improving the reliability of freight movements.

Supporting industrial development

The Abbot Point State Development Area (APSDA) was established to facilitate large-scale industrial development while recognising environmental, community and cultural values adjacent to the deepwater port at Abbot Point.

Located with access to the Bruce Highway and rail infrastructure, and separated from urban areas, the APSDA is strategically located adjacent to the Port of Abbot Point, which currently exports coal. The existing Abbot Point Coal Terminal comprises a rail in-loading facility, coal handling and stockpile areas. Further investment in port improvements and upgrades are both underway and planned.

A multi-cargo facility (MCF) is also proposed at the Port of Abbot Point. The proposed MCF would be a sheltered harbour, capable of handling multiple cargos with a number of new berths.

The construction of a sheltered harbour at Abbot Point, coupled with land in the adjacent APSDA, represents a significant industrial development opportunity for the state. The proposed MCF is to meet long-term trade needs at the port and will significantly


contribute to Queensland's trade growth, particularly in the resources sector.

Planning in the APSDA has identified a selected infrastructure corridor linking the northern part of the industry precinct and the proposed multi-cargo facility. Planning work undertaken has also identified potential development parcels and investigation areas for large scale industry.

Infrastructure to build the skills base

While there is already pressure for skilled workers in the region, new projects such as the Northern Missing Link rail project, port expansions at Abbot Point, new and expanding coal projects, and increasing industrial support activities such as mining services, will continue to generate the need for additional skilled workers.

In the short-term, the establishment of a Mackay TAFE Trade Training Centre at the Central Queensland University will assist in providing further skills and training in the region.

The Mackay TAFE Trade Training Centre and the Australian Government funded Mackay School Trade Training Centre will be built in partnership with the

university, creating a ‘knowledge village’ at the campus to further improve school based links with the TAFE and Central Queensland University.

In the long-term, consideration may be given to a centre of excellence in training for the region’s key sectors.

Supporting tourism

The tourism industry in the region directly accounts for over 6800 jobs and contributes over $514 million to the economy.

The aim is to develop the tourism industry in the Whitsunday region to be one of the top 10 tropical island destinations in the world. There is also an opportunity to develop nature based tourism by establishing low impact ecotourism holiday accommodation in, or adjacent to, protected areas. The Mackay Whitsunday Tourism Opportunity Plan outlines opportunities for new tourism infrastructure in the region.

Progressive duplication of sections of the Proserpine to Shute Harbour Road, in conjunction with intersection upgrades at major junctions, will also facilitate and assist in the development of tourism in this area.

The Whitsunday Islands and the coastal region are a prime tourism destination

supported by established airport infrastructure.

The Queensland Government, with the support of the Whitsunday Regional Council, has delivered an upgrade to the Whitsunday Coast Airport passenger terminal to improve the airport’s appearance, functionality and passenger comfort. Being the closest major mainland airport to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands, this airport is an important gateway into one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations.

Water security for industry

A secure and reliable water supply is vital for a thriving region and for key industries. In the short-term, planning for development of the Connors River Dam, associated infrastructure for the Galilee and Bowen basins and the provision of additional supplies to Abbot Point State Development Area is underway.

In the longer term, planning for the appropriate sizing and timing of supply augmentation required for Mackay, Proserpine, Airlie Beach, Laguna Quays, Midge Point and Bowen has commenced, with a draft Mackay Whitsunday Regional Water Supply Strategy being prepared.

Rebuilding after natural disastersThe Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region suffered the cumulative effects of consistent exposure to the rain depressions caused by tropical cyclones Tasha and Yasi and the monsoonal rains of March 2011. The region’s tourism and mining industries were primarily affected, and local and state controlled road systems were impacted.

The Mackay Whitsunday Roads Recovery Program has seen the state allocating $340 million of funding to construct new assets, including the Fursden Creek Bridge.

This region will also share in the $60 million cyclone shelter program of 10 new Category 5 cyclone shelters with new shelters being built in Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen ($30 million was generously gifted by the Emirati State of Abu Dhabi).




Regional growth in mining and associated industries and growth in tourism present unique challenges for providing health care for communities in this area. Population fluctuations resulting from peak tourist periods and the changing workforce profile are among the factors considered when planning current and future health services.

The vision for health services and infrastructure in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday is to provide readily accessible, high quality health services to meet the changing needs of the growing and ageing local population, and make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of local Indigenous people.

As regional populations increase in size, there are opportunities to expand the range and specialisation of health services in line with increases in levels of activity to provide safe, high quality and sustainable services.

In the short-term, the Queensland Government plans to complete the Mackay Base Hospital expansion by 2013. Health service planning will be undertaken to determine future health service needs.


Growth in population and the economy require safety and security infrastructure that keeps pace. When considering the provision and location of infrastructure such as ambulance stations, police facilities and other emergency services infrastructure, the Queensland Government considers a range of factors including community type and projected growth, service use rates and projected demand, demographic analysis and risk profiling of the community.

To support the growing mining sector and complement ambulance facilities in small mining communities, there are opportunities for investment in staff housing for emergency services staff in the Bowen Basin. The type of mining operation has the potential to impact significantly on the emergency services required in these locations.

Infrastructure investment decisions in the future should also consider alternative mechanisms for service delivery, such as increased use of helicopter-based services and fixed-wing aircraft. Onsite mine accommodation may result in an increased risk of structural fires and emergency incidents that may require response from fire and ambulance services.

To meet the long-term needs of regional centres, new or redeveloped fire and ambulance stations are proposed for the region. Co-location of emergency service facilities is a consideration where land and other efficiencies can be achieved.

The Queensland Police Service will continue to expand its presence in the region in the long-term to support strong growth in resident and visitor numbers, and associated demand for services. This will ensure the area remains safe and secure.

Better access to public and active transport

Improvements to public and active transport will be outlined in an integrated regional transport plan for the region, which will take a whole-of-network approach to current and future freight and


Mackay TAFE Trade Training Centre

The next generation of skilled tradespeople will soon have a new centre of learning, with construction works commenced on the $41 million TAFE Trade Training Centre at Mackay.

Part of the Mackay Knowledge Village education hub, the new centre will be situated at Central Queensland University’s campus on Boundary Road at Ooralea, replacing older facilities on River Street.

Once completed, the training centre will offer up to 1500 students apprenticeship programs in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, furnishing, metal fabrication, mechanical fitting, and light and heavy automotive training.

Once fully trained, graduating students will have the necessary skills to take advantage of employment opportunities in the mining, mechanical and construction industries.

More than 200 construction jobs are expected to be generated over the two year project.

passenger demands. It will help plan for coordinated infrastructure responses to economic and social drivers that respond to growth in the region. This will include an enhanced public transport network that provides a range of passenger transport services and initiatives that could include urban buses, taxis, ferries, long distance travel and community-based transportation concessions.

A safe and connected cycle network will also be delivered in the long-term. The expansion of public and active transport routes in the region will deliver energy efficient modes of transport that responds to issues such as climate change, oil vulnerability, affordable living and obesity.

Continuing to provide education and training infrastructure for growing communities


Each region will identify infrastructure planning priorities and ways to increase the capacity and capability of social

services in the growing regional centre areas in accordance with regional plans.

New kindergarten services in Clermont, Mackay North, Marian, Queens Beach and Sarina will ensure every child can access a quality kindergarten program.

A new secondary school scheduled to open in the Mackay northern beaches area in 2013, and additional schools

planned in the Mackay area will support future growth in this region.

Establishing trade training centres in schools at Bowen, Mackay, Clermont, Capella and Dysart, which is an important component of the Australian Government’s Education Revolution, will help to improve education and skills training in the region.


Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday 20 year project pipeline






With the population of Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday set to increase by about 100 000 people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.


Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES

Communities




Delivery Market 1

Whitsunday Mackay long-term housing program


Whitsunday Mackay Nation Building Social Housing Initiative

Delivery Pre-market < 10m

Isaac Regional Council

Replace accommodation dongas - Middlemount


Bluegum Estate (Nebo) connection of services

Delivery Market 2

Employee housing - Moranbah Pre-project Program < 10m

Moranbah Youth and Community Centre

Pre-project Concept < 10m

Ilbilbie Hall Preliminary assessment

Concept Not Available

Isaac Trust - affordable housing Delivery Program < 10m

Community safety


Ambulance stations (up to 2) Pre-project Pre-project < 10m


Auxiliary staffed fire/rescue station Clermont


Market Not Available

Police

Police stations (up to 4) Pre-project Pre-project < 100m


Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Mackay



Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre - Moranbah

Delivery Market 6


Abbot Point industrial precinct

Land acquisition Procurement Pre-market < 100m

Service infrastructurePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Abbot Point Port investigationsPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal investigationPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Mackay region industrial land acquisition Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Regional airport development scheme (Bowen, Collinsville, Clermont)

Pre-project Pre-project < 100m


Potters Field land development (Moranbah)


Old Pony Club site land development (Moranbah)


Clermont Airport upgrade Delivery Market 10

Clermont Airport security upgrade Pre-project Pre-project < 10m

Hay Point HPX3 Expansion - BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance1 Delivery

Not Available

> 1b

Abbot Point Coal Terminal 2 - BHP BillitonPreliminary Assessment

Not Available

> 1b

Abbot Point Coal Terminal 3 - Hancock Coal Pty Ltd

Preliminary Assessment

Not Available

> 1b

Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project - Adani Mining Pty Ltd


Not Available

10 900

Goonyella to Abbot Point Rail - BHP Billiton MetCoal Holdings Pty Ltd

Pre-projectNot

AvailableCommercial in

Confidence

Project Iron Boomerang - East West Line Parks Ltd

Pre-projectNot

AvailableCommercial in

Confidence


Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 10 Kindergartens or Indigenous Child and Family Centres)


Mackay TAFE training facility at Central Queensland University


Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Program Program < 10m





ProcurementNot

Available13

Central Queensland university Not Available Student accomodation (Mackay) Delivery 10

ENERGy

Ergon Energy

Reinforce supply to Airlie Beach (Riordanvale)


Reinforce supply to Bowen Basin Pre-project Program < 100m

HEALTH

Mackay Base Hospital expansion Delivery Market 409

Mackay Base Hospital further expansion Pre-project Concept < 500m

Sarina Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 100m

Bowen Hospital expansion Pre-project Concept < 500m



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$



Mackay Regional Council

New Paget Depot with offices and industrial buildings



Corporate office - MoranbahPreliminary assessment

Market 12

TRANSPoRT


Principal cycle network Pre-project Pre-project < 100m


Mackay Transit Network

Mackay Transit Network - stage 1 2 Pre-project Pre-project < 10m

Mackay Transit Network - stage 2 3 Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Mackay Transit Network - stage 3 4 Pre-project Pre-projectNot

Available

Mackay Transit Network - stage 4 5 Pre-project Pre-projectNot

Available


Bruce Highway

Sarina southern access upgrade Delivery Market 10

Sarina northern access upgradePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Mackay southern access upgrade Delivery Market 50

Mackay northern access upgrade Pre-project Pre-project < 500m

Mackay intersection upgrades - stage 1 Pre-project Concept < 100m

Mackay intersection upgrades - stage 2 Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Mackay Ring Road planning Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Mackay Ring Road Pre-project Pre-project < 1b

Sarina to Mackay duplication Pre-project Pre-projectNot

Available

Goorganga Plains upgrade (planning and preservation)


Sandy Gully Bridge upgradePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Jumper Creek upgrade Pre-project Pre-projectNot

Available

Proserpine duplication Pre-project Pre-projectNot

Available

Bowen deviation Pre-project Pre-projectNot

Available

Peak Downs Highway

Peak Downs Highway (Nebo - Mackay) - Walkerston bypass pre-project works


Eton Range planning Pre-project Concept < 10m

Peak Downs Highway safety upgrades (including Eton Range)


Peak Downs Highway upgrades (City Gates to Mackay Eungella Road)


Peak Downs Highway upgrades - Walkerston Bypass




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road improvements


Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road improvements - future stages


Fursden Creek Bridge (Glenella Connection Road) construct bridge and approaches


Concept < 100m

Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Peak Downs Highway and Alpha - Clermont Road)


Mackay regional road network improvements





Delivery Pre-project < 100m

Transport planning







Grasstree Road realignment Delivery Program < 10m

Gravel resheeting, Mackenzie River Delivery Program < 10m

Huntley Road rehabilitation Delivery Program < 10m

Isaac town precinct upgrades Delivery Program < 10m

Regional road maintenance Delivery Program < 100m

Mackay Regional Council

Connors Road reconstruction and upgrading between Archibald Street and Farrellys Road

Procurement Pre-market < 100m

Shute Harbour Marina - Shute Harbour Marina Development Pty Ltd


Not Available

300

WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Burdekin to Moranbah pipeline augmentation


Concept < 100m

Gorge Weir to Byerwen Mine Pipeline Project


Concept < 500m

Moranbah to Alpha Pipeline Project Business case Pre-market < 1b

Connors River Dam and pipelines to Moranbah

Procurement Pre-market > 1b

Dam Safety Upgrade Program Program Program < 100m



Moranbah water supply Delivery Program < 10m

Nebo water supply Pre-project Pre-project < 100m

Sewerage

Local government sewerage program Program Program < 1b


Glenden Sewer rehabilitation stage 1 Pre-project Program < 10m

Moranbah Sewerage Treatment Plant Augmentation

Delivery Market 13



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Dysart Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade Pre-project Concept < 100m

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets $101m




The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region including the:

� Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangement flood restoration program.



Footnotes

1. Project value is estimated to be US$2.5 billion.

2. Includes upgraded bus stops across the urban area.

3. Includes Mackay City Centre and northern beaches bus stations and bus priority at intersections across the Mackay urban area.

4. Includes bus rapid transit spine across the Mackay city centre and new bus depot north side of Mackay

5. Includes northern bus rapid transit spine from city centre



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Dysart Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade Pre-project Concept < 100m

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: local government controlled assets $101m




The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region including the:

� Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangement flood restoration program.


Examples of planned infrastructure in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday

Inset 1

Mackay

Hay Point Port

Abbot Point Port

Bowen

Whitsunday Islands

Collinsville

Clermont

Moranbah

Dysart

Middlemount

Proserpine

Glenden

Sarina


Moranbah to Alpha Pipeline Project


Abbot Point Industrial Precinct

Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Peak Downs Highway and Alpha-Clermont Road)

George Weir to ByerwenMine Pipeline Project




Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Inset 1 – Mackay

Inset 1

Mackay

Hay Point Port

Abbot Point Port

Bowen

Whitsunday Islands

Collinsville

Clermont

Moranbah

Dysart

Middlemount

Proserpine

Glenden

Sarina


Moranbah to Alpha Pipeline Project


Abbot Point Industrial Precinct

Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Peak Downs Highway and Alpha-Clermont Road)

George Weir to ByerwenMine Pipeline Project




Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services


Eton Range planning

Bruce Highway - Mackay intersection upgrades – stage 1

Fursden Creek Bridge approaches (Glenella Connection Road)

Mackay Ring Road planning

Peak Downs Highway (Nebo - Mackay) Walkerston bypass pre-project works

Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal investigation

Mackay Base Hospital expansion

Mackay

Hay Point Port

Moranbah

Sarina

Bruce Highway

To Rockhampton


Central QueenslandThe Central Queensland region includes the local government areas of Boulia, Diamantina, Winton, Barcoo, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo, Central Highlands, Banana, Woorabinda, Gladstone and Rockhampton.


Regional snapshot





� Mining

� Liquefied natural gas

� Heavy industry

Recently completed projects � Widening of the Leichhardt Highway

near Dululu

� Rockhampton to Yeppoon water pipeline

� Barcaldine Multi-purpose Health Service Surgery and Aged Care upgrade

� Safety upgrades on the Capricorn Highway

� Multi-purpose health services - Baralaba and Winton

The region is a key agricultural, resources and industrial hub of Queensland’s economy. In 2008, Central Queensland generated 40 per cent of the state’s coal production and 14 per cent of its agricultural production.

Covering approximately 30 per cent of the state, Central Queensland’s resident population is expected to grow by about 123 000 people over the next 20 years. A significant proportion of this growth will occur in the eastern areas of the region, concentrated in the major service hubs of Rockhampton and Gladstone.

This growth will continue to be a significant driver of demand for all forms of infrastructure, particularly to service the requirements of the resources and energy sectors, and especially for industrial and transportation infrastructure in and around Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald.

Direct air and freight routes make Rockhampton the key logistics and freight hub connecting the Capricorn and Bruce highways. Its proximity to the Bowen Basin makes it a key service and logistics hub for the state’s coal industry, providing access to road, rail and air services.

Rockhampton also serves as the primary service centre for the region—home to the full range of government and social services including retail, recreation, health, education and cultural facilities and activities.

Gladstone is the key industrial hub on the central coast, with major multi-commodity port facilities. The cluster of resource processing industries nearby makes it a key site for the state’s resource sector.

The emergence of an internationally significant coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, and LNG production and export facilities located within the Gladstone State Development Area (GSDA), are expected to provide a major boost to the region’s economy over coming decades. A range of activities to support liveability and sustainability are underway to support anticipated population growth.

The growing town of Emerald provides a key inland service hub for the Bowen Basin and surrounding agricultural production areas. In the west of the region, Longreach acts as a major activity centre and transport hub for western Queensland, supporting a growing outback tourism industry, and business and administrative services supporting the agriculture industry.



Improved freight routes

Long-term targeted investment in network gaps and bottlenecks, such as the replacement of ageing timber bridges on key freight routes and improving flood immunity at flood-prone areas, is a priority to improve the safe and efficient movement of people and freight.

Some of the strategic long-term priorities are: to improve heavy vehicle access in Rockhampton to the Bruce Highway; facilitate the Surat Basin Rail Project; increase the capacity of QR National’s Blackwater and Moura rail systems; improve freight access to the Gracemere Stanwell Industrial Corridor; improve freight movement efficiency to and from the Surat Basin; respond to resource growth in the Galilee Basin; support economic and urban growth in key regional centres; and facilitate and manage freight between the Port of Gladstone and industrial precincts.


A reliable road system is necessary for commercial efficiency and the safety of the travelling public. This includes considering issues such as capacity increases on key routes, improved flood immunity, and new routes around major centres such as Rockhampton.

In the short-term, key transport priorities include upgrades to the Dawson, Leichhardt, Bruce, Capricorn and Landsborough highways. A planning project will be finalised in 2011–12 to investigate options to improve the flood immunity of the Bruce Highway between the intersection with the Burnett Highway and Rockhampton. A major upgrade to the Calliope Crossroads will enhance the safety of this key transport link.

Supply of industrial land and supporting infrastructure

The Gladstone State Development Area (GSDA) includes land for industrial development of national and state significance in close proximity to the Port of Gladstone. It includes infrastructure corridors for rail, road, gas and other critical infrastructure to support industrial development.

The Coordinator-General has provided conditional approval for three coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export facilities on Curtis Island in the GSDA. These facilities are projected to collectively export tens of millions of tonnes of LNG to overseas markets each year through the Port of Gladstone. The Stanwell–Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor State Development Area and the Callide Infrastructure Corridor State Development Area provide for co-location of multi-user liner infrastructure including gas transmission and water pipelines from Callide and Stanwell to the GSDA.

Elsewhere, the Gracemere Stanwell Industrial Corridor has been identified as the key area for industrial land supply in the region. Selected for its strategic location and potential synergies with the Stanwell Power Station, as well as its strong transport links to resource regions in the west, Gladstone Port and southern markets, this corridor is considered vital in meeting long-term demand for industrial land in the region.

Planning for improved access into the Gracemere Stanwell Industrial Corridor and investigations for regional scale industrial land use has commenced.


Enabling industrial development at this location will require significant investment in transport infrastructure.

Economic development through port infrastructure

The Port of Gladstone is one of Queensland’s most important pieces of export infrastructure. Significant investment in port improvements and upgrades are both underway and planned.

The Gladstone Ports Corporation has begun a dredging project in the western basin to deepen and widen existing channels to improve capacity of the port, allowing access for larger and modern ships.

Associated projects such as the Fishermans Landing Northern Expansion and new tug facilities will further reinforce the port’s position. The privately financed Wiggins Island Coal Terminal is anticipated to provide increased coal export capacity by the middle of this decade.

Providing water security

Prolonged dry conditions experienced in the region over the past decade highlighted limitations of the existing water storage systems in the Fitzroy and Boyne catchments. Significant planning and investigation into new water infrastructure is being undertaken. The development of new infrastructure will contribute to securing an efficient water supply, supporting increased industrial growth, particularly at Gladstone, Rockhampton and Biloela.

In the shorter term, investigations will establish the appropriate timing and development of the Nathan Dam and associated pipelines. If approval requirements are satisfied, the construction of Nathan Dam will provide long-term, reliable water supplies to mining, power, urban and agricultural industries in the Surat Basin and the Dawson–Callide area of Central Queensland.

In the longer term, development of enabling water infrastructure such as the Lower Fitzroy River weirs and the

Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline projects is anticipated. The timing of delivery of the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline will depend on the need to supplement existing water supplies from Awoonga Dam to Gladstone and the GSDA.

Infrastructure to build the skills base

Providing skills to support industry in a growing region is vital for a prosperous region. The recent redevelopment of Rockhampton’s Central Queensland Institute of TAFE will assist in providing the region with the necessary skills. By continuing to develop the skills base in regional communities, industry can be assured of finding local workers who have the level of vocational training and expertise required to drive Queensland’s future prosperity.

The establishment of trade training centres in schools in Rockhampton and the Longreach area, which is an important component of the Australian Government’s Education Revolution, will also assist in training today’s youth to be better prepared for the opportunities growth will bring to the region.

Rebuilding after natural disastersCentral Queensland experienced significant flood impacts on transport and mining infrastructure in the disaster events of 2010–2011.

The flooding events crippled coal production and transport. All Queensland coal mines were affected, resulting in decreased export tonnage and subsequent reduced income to the state. However, the development of transitional environmental programs allowed mines to restore operations quickly and safely.

Despite the disaster events, Queensland coal exports are likely to

improve on 2009–10 by 22 per cent to $30.8 billion in 2010–2011.

A total of $95 million has been allocated to restore road access to remote communities in the west of the state, as well as providing critical freight routes for cattle transportation.

The Rockhampton Airport has been allocated additional Commonwealth and state funding assistance for repair works.

This region will also share in the $60 million cyclone shelter program of 10 new Category 5 cyclone shelters with a new shelter being built in Yeppoon ($30 million was generously gifted by the Emirati State of Abu Dhabi).




Central Queensland’s booming resources sector provides challenges for health service delivery. Population fluctuations as a result of the resource sector workforce and providing health services in a region as vast as Central Queensland requires innovative approaches to health service delivery as well as making the most of improved communication technologies. This includes the use of tele-health services that allow patients in rural and remote areas to interact with clinicians across high quality internet connections with voice and picture.

The vision for health services and infrastructure in Central Queensland is to meet the growing and changing needs of this community and, in particular, make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of local Indigenous people.

In the short-term, the Queensland Government plans to complete the Rockhampton Hospital expansion by mid-2013, redeveloping the hospital’s emergency department and inpatient wards and establishing a regional cancer centre. New purpose-designed facilities will also be constructed at Biggenden, Baralaba, Mount Morgan and Winton.


The provision of emergency and community safety infrastructure will need to keep pace with growth in population and the economy. When considering the provision and location of infrastructure such as ambulance and fire stations, police facilities and other emergency services infrastructure, the Queensland Government considers a range of factors.

These factors include community type, projected growth, service use rates, projected demand, demographic analysis and risk profiling of the community.

In the short-term, there are a range of projects planned, including a police station upgrade at Calliope, and new or replacement fire and ambulance stations across the region. Co-location of emergency services facilities is also a consideration where land and other efficiencies can be achieved.

Infrastructure investment decisions in the future should also consider alternative

mechanisms for service delivery, such as increased use of helicopter-based services and fixed-wing aircraft. Onsite mine accommodation may result in an increase in structural fires and emergency incidents that require response from fire and ambulance services.

Improved public and active transport

Active and public transport will need to play a greater part in the region’s transport task. The Central Queensland Integrated Regional Transport Plan will provide a 20-year blueprint for future transport planning and infrastructure needs, complete with short, medium and long-term priorities to achieve desired regional outcomes for transport. It will also guide government investment to address long-term growth within the Central Queensland region, and improve the regional transport system.

The Principal Cycle Network Plan for Central Queensland is also underway and will identify and document priority cycling routes that will promote active transport within the region. Additional planning is underway for improved passenger transport services for the growing communities of Rockhampton and Gladstone.


The use of innovative partnership approaches has the potential to help deliver the social infrastructure the region needs to keep up with the significant growth. Initiatives such as the Gladstone Foundation, an independent body which guides and manages financial contributions from industry proponents towards social infrastructure priorities, is an example of how alternative funding and delivery models can deliver for the region. The Gladstone Foundation is the mechanism developed as a result of the Social Infrastructure Strategic Plan for the Gladstone region.

It is also important that improvements in urban amenity are not overlooked. Ongoing investment in liveability and amenity improvements through projects such as the Rockhampton Riverbank Redevelopment and the Flinders Parade foreshore redevelopment in Gladstone will help improve urban amenity.


Managing the social impact of growing industries

Growth in the LNG industry is expected to put further pressure on social infrastructure, particularly in Gladstone.

The influx of high paid workers can place upward pressure on accommodation costs, which may be beyond the means of local communities.

Major resource project proponents are required to prepare a social impact management plan, including an


Rockhampton Hospital expansion

Work has begun on the next stage of a $244 million expansion of the Rockhampton Hospital, with the new ward block expected to open in 2013.

The total redevelopment of the health facility will double the footprint of the main hospital buildings within the next two years, delivering more than 100 additional beds including emergency department treatment bays. When completed, the current works will deliver a new seven storey hospital building to house the new regional cancer centre and extra wards.

The redevelopment will mean new and expanded cancer services will be available for the first time in Rockhampton, meaning locals will no longer have to travel for treatments, including radiation therapy for breast cancer. The building will also house 16 new sub-acute care beds for patients recovering from major operations or illnesses who need extra care before they can go home.

The Rockhampton Hospital expansion is expected to create approximately 1200 jobs.

integrated housing strategy, prepared in consultation with local councils and the Queensland Government.

The purpose of these strategies is to initiate cooperative and coordinated approaches, including regional approaches, in consultation with other major project stakeholders and government agencies to resolve the cumulative impacts of multiple resources projects on the region’s housing market.


Central Queensland 20 year project pipeline







Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES

Communities

Residential care facilities (child safety) Delivery Market 2

Central Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative




Winton Neighbourhood Centre DeliveryPre-

market< 10m




project< 10m

Remote Indigenous land and infrastructure program office subdivision program

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Gladstone Regional Council

Philip Street - community services precinct

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Rockhampton Regional Council

Lakes Creek landfill program Delivery Program < 100m

New regional landfillPreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

Banana Shire Council

Banana Shire waste strategy Business case Market 12

Regional waste management recycling centre


Pre-project

< 100m

Community safety


Fire station and regional communication centre

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Environment and resource management

National Parks infrastructure DeliveryPre-

market< 10m

Police

Calliope - police station upgrade Delivery Market 3

Central Queensland district police stations (up to 3)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


With the population of Central Queensland set to increase by about 120 000 people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Rockhampton



Boyne Tannum Sports Park development



South Rockhampton Swimming Pool Complex redevelopment



Magavalis Sports Ground development (including delivery of recycled water)


Pre-project

< 100m

Biloela Aquatic CentrePreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m



Gladstone Entertainment Centre - flat floor extension

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m


Regional Airport Development Scheme (Barcaldine, Bedourie, Birdsville, Blackall, Emerald, Longreach, Moura, Taroom, Windorah)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Aldoga Industrial Precinct

Aldoga Lot 12 Development ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Aldoga North Access Road ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Service infrastructurePreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 10m

Port of Gladstone

Port of Gladstone channel duplication investigation

Pre-projectPre-

market< 100m

New tug facilities ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Western Basin dredging and disposal project

Program Program > 1b

Fishermans Landing Northern Expansion Project


RG Tanna Coal Terminal

RG Tanna Stockpile 22 ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

RG Tanna Coal Terminal upgrades Program Program < 500m

Stanwell to Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor


Callide to Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor Program Program < 100m

Clinton Industrial EstatePreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 100m

Rockhampton region industrial estate program

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Gladstone Airport runway and terminal upgrade





Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Longreach Regional Council

Longreach Airport redevelopment project

Delivery Market 14


Taroom Aerodrome upgradePreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

Thangool airport upgrade to Q400 standard


Concept < 100m

Shire wide industrial land developmentPreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) - WICET consortium1 Procurement

Not Available

2 000

Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal Project (BICET) - Xstrata Coal


Not Available

1 000

Alpha Coal Project - Hancock Coal Pty LtdPreliminary assessment

Not Available

7 000

Galilee Coal Project (Northern Export Facility) (aka China First) - Waratah Coal


Not Available

8 300

Galilee Power Station - Waratah CoalPreliminary assessment

Not Available

> 1b

Central Queensland Gas Pipeline - Arrow Energy

Business caseNot

Available 400


Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 10 Kindergartens, Indigenous Child and Family Centre or Early Learning and Care Centre)


Trade Training Centres in Schools ProgramPreliminary assessment

Program < 10m





ProcurementNot

Available 1

ENERGy

Ergon Energy

Reinforce supply to Capricorn Coast Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce supply to Emerald Pre-project Program < 100m

Powerlink

Gladstone substation replacement Delivery Program < 500m

New transmission line between Calvale and Stanwell substations


Aldoga power station (1500mw) - TRUenergy


Not Available

1800

HEALTH

Gladstone Hospital renal servicesPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 10m

Gladstone Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Mt Morgan multi-purpose health service Delivery Market 14

Rockhampton Hospital student accommodation and teaching facilities

Delivery Market 3



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Rockhampton Hospital expansion (including regional cancer centre)

Delivery Market 245

Rockhampton Hospital - further expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Rockhampton Adult Mental Health and Community Care Unit

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Longreach Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Emerald Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Biloela Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m




Public buildingsPreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

TRANSPoRT



project< 100m


Rockhampton Transit network

Rockhampton Transit Network - stage 1 2 Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m


project< 100m


projectNot

Available


projectNot

Available


Bruce Highway

Fitzroy River floodplain study Business case Market 5

Yeppen Lagoon (Capricorn Highway intersection) upgrade 6 Pre-project

Pre-project

< 100m

Yeppen floodplain upgrade Business case Concept < 1b

Calliope crossroads upgrade Pre-project Concept < 500m

Calliope duplication Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Rockhampton Bypass planning and land acquisitions

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Rockhampton northern access upgrade - stage 1


Rockhampton northern access upgrade - stage 2

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Gladstone to Rockhampton duplication Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Dawson Highway (Gladstone - Biloela) Calliope Range deviation

Delivery Market 39

Capricorn Highway (Bushleys - Leichhardt Highway) overtaking lanes




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Capricorn Highway (Rockhampton - Duaringa) Gracemere Industrial Access Project


Leichhardt Highway (Westwood - Taroom) Don River bridges replacement


Gladstone Port Access Road7 Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Gladstone road access upgrades8 Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Landsborough Highway upgrades - Morven to Kynuna


Concept < 100m

Galilee Basin road access upgrades (Capricorn Highway, Gregory Highway and Alpha - Clermont Road)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m




DeliveryPre-

project< 1b

Transport planning







Glenlyon Road (4 laning and extension) Pre-project Concept < 100m

Blain Drive grade separated railway crossing and bridge over Auckland Inlet

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Northern Connection Corridor (Gladstone to Agnes Water Arterial Connection)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Southern Connection Corridor (Agnes Water to Baffle Creek)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Water pipeline from Clinton to Curtis Island Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Nathan Dam Business case Concept < 1b

Nathan pipeline Business case Concept < 1b

Reedy Creek to Glebe Weir pipeline Business case Concept < 500m

Dam safety upgrade programPreliminary assessment

Program < 100m



Storm water program (shire wide)Preliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

Upgrade or reconstruct the Shire’s water treatment plants


Pre-project

< 100m


Agnes Water integrated water supply Delivery Program < 100m



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Gracemere industrial area project Business casePre-

project< 100m

Sewerage



Sewage plant upgrades to comply with environmental standards


Pre-project

< 100m


Curtis Island sewerage connection Procurement Market 42





The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Central Queensland region.


Footnotes

1. Information provided is subject to financial close on 15 September 2011 being achieved as forecast. Project cash flows are not available and are considered commercial-in-confidence.


3. Includes Rockhampton city centre and Central Queensland University bus station.

4. Includes bus priority spine along the Musgrave Street corridor.

5. Includes Gracemere park-and-ride facility.


7. Includes $50m federal commitment.

8. Upgrade of roads supporting development of Gladstone. Urban road upgrades include Phillip Street intersection upgrade and duplication at highways on city outskirts. Rural road upgrades include Gladstone timber bridge replacements, overtaking lanes and Landing Road intersection upgrade.



Examples of planned infrastructure in Central Queensland

Inset 1

Inset 2

Mackay

Townsville

GladstonePort of Gladstone

Port Alma

Hay Point Port

Abbot Point Port

Townsville Port

RockhamptonLongreach

Winton

Bedourie

Jundah

Blackall

Barcaldine

Boulia

Mount Isa

Calliope

BiloelaMoura

Mt Morgan

Yeppoon

EmeraldBlackwater

Birdsville

AramacMorella

IlfracombeJericho

Alpha

Tambo

Roma

Toowoomba

Dawson Highway –Calliope Range deviation

Leichhardt Highway –Don River bridges replacement

Reinforce supply to Emerald

Calvale to Stanwell new transmission line

Nathan Dam

Callide - Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor

Winton NeighbourhoodCentre


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Inset 1 – Rockhampton

Inset 2 – GladstoneInset 1

Inset 2

Mackay

Townsville

GladstonePort of Gladstone

Port Alma

Hay Point Port

Abbot Point Port

Townsville Port

RockhamptonLongreach

Winton

Bedourie

Jundah

Blackall

Barcaldine

Boulia

Mount Isa

Calliope

BiloelaMoura

Mt Morgan

Yeppoon

EmeraldBlackwater

Birdsville

AramacMorella

IlfracombeJericho

Alpha

Tambo

Roma

Toowoomba

Dawson Highway –Calliope Range deviation

Leichhardt Highway –Don River bridges replacement

Reinforce supply to Emerald

Calvale to Stanwell new transmission line

Nathan Dam

Callide - Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor

Winton NeighbourhoodCentre


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services


To Bundaberg

Calliope police station upgrade

RG Tanna Coal Terminal upgrades

Fishermans Landing Northern Expansion project

Western Basin dredgingand disposal project

Gladstone Port Access Road

Calliope crossroads upgrade Gladstone Hospital

renal services

Gladstone

Port of Gladstone

Calliope

Curtis Island

Bruce Highway

To Rockhampton

Bruce Highway

Port Alma

Rockhampton

Mount Morgan

Yeppoon

To Mackay

To Gladstone

Bruce Highway

Bruce Highway

Mount Morgan multi-purpose health service

Rockhampton Hospital expansion including regional cancer centre

Yeppen Lagoon upgrade

Stanwell to Gladstone Infrastructure Corridor

Rockhampton region industrial estate program

Capricorn Highway - Gracemere Industrial Access Project


Wide Bay BurnettThe Wide Bay Burnett region includes the local government areas of Bundaberg, North Burnett, Fraser Coast, Gympie, South Burnett and Cherbourg.


Regional snapshot



Land area � 3% of Queensland


� Fishing

� Tourism

� Manufacturing

Recently completed projects � Various stages of Bundaberg

Hospital expansion

� Replacement of Three Moon Creek and Sandy Creek bridges

� Replacement police station and watch house at Murgon

� Upgrade of Maryborough – Hervey Bay Road between Torbanlea-Pialba Road and north of Dundowran Road

� Maryborough Trade Training Centre

Endowed with natural assets, the region provides a unique mix of economic opportunities and an enviable lifestyle. The economy of Wide Bay Burnett has traditionally been based around a strong agricultural industry, including fruit and vegetables, sugar production, pastoral activities and the processing of agricultural products.

These activities have flourished due to a favourable climate, proximity to markets and ports, and good quality natural assets.

Tourism is a significant industry in the employment sector, particularly around Wide Bay and its coastal centres.

Expansion of coal and gas industries in the nearby Surat Basin may provide new opportunities for employment, support services and export industries.

More recently, the economy has broadened to encompass growth in aviation services, advanced manufacturing, aquaculture, food processing, marine, construction and service industries. Future infrastructure

requirements to support these new opportunities include aviation facilities, serviced industrial land and transport networks that provide access to markets.

The population of Wide Bay Burnett is projected to increase by about 130 000 people in the next 20 years. The major centres of Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Gympie will predominantly share this growth.

Growth will continue to put pressure on the region’s environment, open spaces, productive rural land, infrastructure and social services particularly along the coast. The use of existing infrastructure needs to be maximised so that a balance between providing new infrastructure and upgrading existing infrastructure achieves the most efficient approach to supporting growth.

Future infrastructure investments in Wide Bay Burnett need to integrate with land use planning, build on the region’s existing competitive advantages in agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, and capitalise on new opportunities in the mining sector to expand the economy.



Strengthening transport links to support the local economy

Developing the region’s economy requires efficient transport networks to enable access to goods, services, workers and markets. The focus of efforts to strengthen the economic base should involve improving transport links within the region and with other regions.

Wide Bay Burnett can also capitalise on its coastal location and proximity to the Surat Basin and the large market of South East Queensland through more efficient freight routes.

Improvements to the road network will be required in both the short and long-term to assist freight movement and to ensure efficient movement of produce to markets and reliable travel for passengers, including visitors. To support agriculture in South Burnett, road access will be improved at the Blackbutt Range Crossing in the short-term to maintain reliable access to South East Queensland markets.

The expansion of mining activity in the Surat Basin and the potential for mining

in North Burnett may provide new or expanded opportunities for employment, manufacturing and services. If so, transport links with a suitable load capacity between the Wide Bay centres, North and South Burnett, the Surat Basin and strategic ports will ensure these opportunities can be maximised.

Bruce Highway improvements to connect regional communities

The Bruce Highway is a major connection through the region, and is vital for access to external markets, particularly those in South East Queensland. The Bruce Highway through the Wide Bay Burnett region is currently a two lane highway for a majority of its length. Several projects are planned to provide improved safety and flood immunity, as well as capacity upgrades to cater for increased demand associated with population and economic growth.

Delivery of the 61 kilometre Cooroy to Curra upgrade will provide safer connections between Brisbane and Bundaberg, and increase opportunities for businesses in the Gympie area to service the South East Queensland market.

Expanding air and port facilities

The location of the Wide Bay Burnett region lends itself to further port development to underpin the regional economy. In order to maximise economic opportunities, planning will be undertaken to expand and develop the Bundaberg Port. Such a project would improve the capacity of the port to move and store bulk goods, fuel and oil, and to process containerised freight, including mining outputs. Bundaberg Port could also be expanded to become a base for coastal shipping and barge services.

Available land around Bundaberg Port is flood constrained, therefore developing any new industrial areas will require adaptation plans to show how coastal hazard risks would be mitigated.

In the longer term, air services into the region may need to be improved to meet industry and community needs.

The existing Hervey Bay Airport is experiencing growth pressures—a site for a new airport should be identified. While a site like this may not be required for 10 to 20 years, forward planning needs to be undertaken, including preserving a potential site for an alternative Fraser Coast Airport.


Partnerships with the Fraser Coast Regional Council and local industry will be vital in this process.

In the short-term, Bundaberg Regional Council is upgrading the Bundaberg Airport to facilitate the operation of larger passenger aircraft able to fly direct to Australian mainland capital cities.

It will also provide improved freight opportunities for specialist small crop value added products to be shipped to specialist markets.

Identifying land for industry expansion

To further expand economic opportunities in the region, a number of potential strategic economic precincts have been identified for consideration. One such possibility is in Fairymead. Situated on the western side of the river, adjacent to the mouth of the Burnett River near Bundaberg, this location could provide potential for expansion of activities associated with the Bundaberg Port. Any future infrastructure investment to realise this area’s potential would depend on future development of the Bundaberg Port, justified demand and assessment of the suitability of the land for development.

Industry development sites have been identified at Maryborough in the expanded Moonaboola Industrial Estate.

Investigations are continuing to identify additional industrial land at Gympie, particularly to meet the region’s well developed manufacturing base and associated transport and logistics requirements.



The Wide Bay Burnett region attracts a large number of people who wish to retire in this beautiful part of Queensland. This demographic trend can place significant pressure on delivery of health and community services. The vision for health services and infrastructure in Wide Bay Burnett is to ensure that local health services meet the changing needs of the local community.

Infrastructure investment will focus on providing new and expanded services in high growth areas. In the short-term, the Queensland Government plans to complete the Bundaberg Hospital

expansion, including providing extra beds and an expanded emergency department, maternity unit and rehabilitation facilities. It will also deliver new regional cancer centres at Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, and improve access to oral health and mental health services in the region.

Infrastructure for a growing region

Infrastructure investments will aim to ensure energy and utility services can meet future demand, and that there is appropriate security of water supply, electricity, gas and other communications.

Investigations will be conducted into water supply augmentation requirements for Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Gympie. In particular, water and sewerage upgrades will be required in Maryborough, where existing infrastructure is unable to cope with the targeted growth. Specific needs will be identified as part of the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Water Supply Strategy, which is expected to be completed in 2012.

Rebuilding after natural disastersRoad and transport infrastructure was impacted significantly during the disaster events of 2010–2011, affecting key tourism nodes at the Fraser Coast as well as the region’s primary producers.

Major reconstruction programs include the Maryborough–Cooloola Road pavement reconstruction, the Goodwood Road pavement reconstruction, and the Bruce Highway pavement reconstruction (Gympie–Maryborough). The D’Aguilar Highway through the Blackbutt Range also forms part of the reconstruction activity.



Growth in population and the economy require safety and security infrastructure that keeps pace. When considering the provision and location of infrastructure such as ambulance and fire stations, police facilities and other emergency services infrastructure, the Queensland Government considers a range of factors.

These factors include community type, projected growth, service use rates, projected demand, demographic analysis and risk profiling of the community.

To support the growing population in regional centres in the short-term, new or redeveloped fire and ambulance stations are proposed for the region. Co-location of emergency services facilities is also a consideration where land and other efficiencies can be achieved.

In the long-term, the Queensland Police Service will continue to expand its presence in the region to support strong growth in resident and visitor numbers, and associated demand for services. This will ensure the area remains safe and secure.

Public and active transport

Improvements to public and active transport will be outlined in the integrated regional transport plan, which takes a whole-of-network approach to current and future freight and passenger demands, and plans for coordinated infrastructure responses to economic and social drivers to respond to growth.

This includes enhancements to public and active transport over time to meet community needs. The Wide Bay Burnett Passenger Transport Network Plan, due for completion in 2011, will help to identify medium-term priorities for the passenger transport network.

Many of the region’s centres benefit from geography and climate that encourage some of the highest rates of walking and cycling in Queensland.

Continually promoting and investing in cycle infrastructure will help build interest in cycling and encourage people to cycle for both recreational and journey-to-work trips. The Wide Bay Burnett Principal Cycle Network Plan will be completed in 2012 and will identify investment priorities for cycle facilities.

Building the skills base

Being a major growth area of the state, the Wide Bay Burnett region will need to keep pace with skills development and training in order to retain young people and support the existing and expanding economic base. The rapidly expanding resource sector in nearby regions has potential to create new employment opportunities for local residents, as does mining and associated industries within the region.

Agribusiness, tourism, manufacturing and marine industries will remain major employment generators within Wide Bay Burnett and will require access to a suitably skilled local workforce. By continuing to develop the skills base in regional communities, industry can be assured of finding local workers who have the level of vocational training, aptitude and expertise required to drive Queensland’s future prosperity.

Education facilities and services from pre-primary to tertiary will need to be expanded and upgraded to meet local skills needs and accommodate growth.


Bundaberg Hospital expansion

The $41.9 million expansion of the Bundaberg Hospital is being boosted by more than $9.5 million in new mental health services and more than $17 million in oral health and cancer care services for the region. The investment will deliver a new 20-bed community care unit (CCU) and four-bed inpatient unit, and a combined 13-chair expansion to the oral health service and 12-chair ambulatory cancer care service.

The CCU will provide 24-hour, seven day a week residential care to locals living with a mental illness, while the inpatient unit will care for older residents with conditions like dementia and schizophrenia, which require a high level of care. Both units will improve access to specialist mental health services for people from a broad area of Queensland. The inpatient unit, located at the Bundaberg Hospital campus, is expected to begin operating in 2015.

The establishment of the Bundaberg Alliance Schools and other trade training centres in schools in the region will help prepare students for employment opportunities in local industries.

New kindergarten services in Bundaberg South and Gympie South will ensure every child can access a quality kindergarten program. Additional schools will be delivered in response to future growth across the region.


Wide Bay Burnett 20 year project pipeline






With the population of Wide Bay Burnett set to increase by about 130 000 people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES

Communities



Hervey Bay Police Citizens Youth Club Delivery Market 2







Pre-projectPre-

market< 10m

Wide Bay Burnett Nation Building Social Housing Initiative



project< 10m

Community safety

Fire stations Business casePre-

project< 10m

Ambulance stations Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m



market< 10m


Fraser Coast Regional Council

Cultural Centre - Stage 1 Procurement Market 6

Cultural Centre - Stage 2Preliminary assessment

Concept < 10m



Maryborough - Hervey Bay Rail TrailPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Maryborough Aquatic Centre redevelopment

Procurement Market 6

Sports stadium and fields Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Police

Police stations (up to 5) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Regional Airport Development Scheme (Childers, Gin Gin, Monto, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Kingaroy)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Moonaboola Industrial Estate - Stage 3 construction

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Bundaberg Industrial Park - Stage 2 construction

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m


Fraser Coast Airport Masterplan development

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Hervey Bay Airport industrial development


Pre-project

< 10m

Industrial land developmentPreliminary assessment

Program < 10m

Marine Industry Park, MaryboroughPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 100m


Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 4 Kindergartens)


Additional school accommodation program Delivery Program < 10m

Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Delivery Market 12

TAFE program (up to 1) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m






ProgramNot

Available25

ENERGy

Energex

Substation upgrades Pre-project Program < 100m

Ergon Energy

Reinforce supply to Bundaberg (Avoca) Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce Supply to Maryborough North Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce Supply to Hervey Bay (Toogoom)


Reinforce Supply to Hervey Bay (Booral) Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce Supply to Hervey Bay (Scarness)


Reinforce Supply to Gayndah Delivery Program < 100m

Powerlink

South West Queensland augmentation Delivery Program < 500m

Coopers Gap Wind Farm - AGL Energy Ltd Pre-projectNot

Available< 1b



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

HEALTH

Biggenden multi -purpose health service Delivery Market 13

Bundaberg Hospital expansion Delivery Market 42

Bundaberg Oral Health Clinic Business case Market 10

Bundaberg Regional Cancer Centre Business case Market 9

Bundaberg Skills Development Centre ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Bundaberg Adult Mental Health, Inpatient Unit and Community Care

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Cherbourg Community Health Centre ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Hervey Bay Pathology Laboratory Delivery Market 5

Hervey Bay Regional Cancer Centre Business case Market 10

Hervey Bay Oral Health Clinic expansion Business case Concept < 10m

Hervey Bay Adult Mental Health and Inpatient Unit

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Hervey Bay Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Maryborough Adult Mental Health and Inpatient Unit

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Maryborough Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m



TRANSPoRT



project< 100m


Bundaberg Transit Network

Bundaberg Transit Network - stage 1 1 Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Bundaberg Transit Network - stage 2 2 Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Bruce Highway

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - section B construction3 Delivery Market 513

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - sections C & D planning and property acquisitions


Cooroy to Curra upgrade - section C construction

Pre-projectPre-

project> 1b

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - section D (including Gympie bypass)

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Cabbage Tree Creek to Carmen Road and Back Creek Range realignments4


Pre-market

< 500m

Gin Gin southern approach upgrade Pre-project Concept < 100m

Isis River Bridge replacement Delivery Market 30



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Maryborough to Isis Highway duplication

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Curra to Maryborough duplication Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Walker Street interchange Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Childers bypass Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Currajong Creek Bridge upgrade (south of Gin Gin)

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Burnett River Bridge rehabilitation Delivery Market 9

Eidsvold - Theodore Road widen sections Delivery Market 17

Wide Bay Burnett urban intersection upgrades5 Pre-project

Pre-project

< 500m

Wide Bay Burnett freight network upgrades (including linkages to Surat Basin and Gladstone)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m




DeliveryPre-

project< 500m

Transport planning







Urraween Distributor and Nissen Street intersection


Urraween Road - extension east Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Urraween Road - extension west Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Kawungan/Doolong Flats Distributor Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Boundary Road repairs between Torquay and Urangan

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Nikenbah area road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Burrum Heads boat ramp - land based parking


Concept < 10m

Granville pedestrian bridge Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Major upgrade and widening of Old Toogoom Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Raward Road, Wondunna - extension Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Dam safety upgrade programPreliminary assessment

Program < 100m





Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Effluent reuse facilities Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Tinana trunk infrastructure Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Tiaro trunk infrastructure Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Howard / Torbanlea trunk infrastructure Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Maryborough stormwater improvements

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

St Helens trunk infrastructure Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Sewerage



Aubinville Waste Water Treatment Plant Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Pulgul Waste Water Treatment Plant Business case Concept < 100m

Nikenbah Waste Water Treatment Plant Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m





The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Wide Bay Burnett region including the:

� Burrum Heads Boat Ramp.



Footnotes


2. Includes Bundaberg city centre bus station and bus priority at intersections across the urban area.



5. Includes upgrades in Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Gympie.


Examples of planned infrastructure in Wide Bay Burnett

Inset 2

Inset 1

Bundaberg

Maryborough

Innes Park

Bargara

TorquayHervey BayHoward

Childers

Curra

Cooloola Village

Rainbow BeachTin Can Bay

Mundubbera

Eidsvold

Mount Perry

Gayndah

Gympie

Nambour

Murgon

Kingaroy

Nanango

Bundaberg Port

Biggenden

Reinforce supply to Gayndah

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - Section B

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - Section C

Cabbage Tree Creek to Carmen Road and Back Creek Range realignments

Gin Gin southern approach upgrade

Cherbourg Community Health Centre

Biggenden multi-purpose health service

Isis River Bridge replacement

Eidsvold - Theodore Road widen sections


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Inset 1 – Bundaberg

Inset 2 – Maryborough/Hervey Bay

Bundaberg Oral Health Clinic

Bundaberg Hospital expansion

Bundaberg mental health services

Bundaberg Regional Cancer Centre

Burnett River Bridge rehabilitation

Bundaberg Regional Trade Training Centre

Bundaberg

Innes Park

Bargara

Bundaberg Port

Hervey Bay Oral Health Clinic expansion

Hervey Bay Regional Cancer Centre

Hervey Bay Pathology Laboratory

Moonaboola Industrial Estate - Stage 3 Construction

Hervey Bay Police Citizens Youth Club

Maryborough

Torquay

Hervey Bay

Howard

Inset 2

Inset 1

Bundaberg

Maryborough

Innes Park

Bargara

TorquayHervey BayHoward

Childers

Curra

Cooloola Village

Rainbow BeachTin Can Bay

Mundubbera

Eidsvold

Mount Perry

Gayndah

Gympie

Nambour

Murgon

Kingaroy

Nanango

Bundaberg Port

Biggenden

Reinforce supply to Gayndah

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - Section B

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - Section C

Cabbage Tree Creek to Carmen Road and Back Creek Range realignments

Gin Gin southern approach upgrade

Cherbourg Community Health Centre

Biggenden multi-purpose health service

Isis River Bridge replacement

Eidsvold - Theodore Road widen sections


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Darling Downs South WestThe Darling Downs South West region includes the local government areas of Bulloo, Quilpie, Murweh, Paroo, Maranoa, Balonne, Goondiwindi, Western Downs, Toowoomba and Southern Downs.


Regional snapshot




Key industries � Agricultural production

� Mining

� Energy

� Manufacturing

� Tourism

Recently completed projects � Centre of Excellence in Engineered

Fibre Composites Testing Facility

� Toowoomba Hospital Birthing Centre

� Reconstruction of Toowoomba – Brisbane rail connection at Spring Bluff

� Kitchener Street Fire and Rescue station upgrade in Toowoomba

� Refurbishment of Toowoomba Courthouse

The Darling Downs South West is a diverse region, underpinned by food and fibre production alongside conventional oil and gas extraction. The region has a strong manufacturing base, as well as an outback tourism industry, particularly in the west.

More recently, exploration and development of Surat Basin coal and coal seam gas resources has seen the region emerge as a significant resource and energy producer, including a number of forms of electricity generation capacity. With strong resource growth comes pressure on the region’s infrastructure networks.

Preserving the region’s natural resources and ensuring the liveability, sustainability and amenity attributes of the region are maintained in light of accelerated growth is a key priority for infrastructure development. Addressing land use conflicts and planning for the timely delivery of a range of social infrastructure, human services and affordable housing are important priorities for the region.

Toowoomba is the region’s principal centre, and provides services for the broader region, including higher order human services, industry, health, education and government administration.

Toowoomba provides an important research hub for the region and into

Note

Toowoomba Regional Council

For the purposes of the Queensland Regionalisation Strategy and Queensland Infrastructure Plan, the entire Toowoomba Regional Council area is included in Darling Downs South West.

However, for the purposes of statutory regional planning under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, part of the Toowoomba Regional Council area (Toowoomba Statistical District, incorporating the former Toowoomba city area and surrounding settlements such as Highfields and Westbrook), is included within the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031. In addition, the entire Toowoomba Regional Council area is part of the non-statutory Surat Basin Regional Planning Framework.

the Surat Basin. Education and health services based in Toowoomba are vital to remote areas of the south-west.

Roma is the region’s main centre for gas industry services, which are expected to expand with the growth of the coal seam gas industry. Dalby and Chinchilla are also becoming secondary gas industry centres, servicing the eastern gas fields around Chinchilla. Warwick, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi and St George act as key service centres for the agriculture, logistics and tourism industries.

Raw products from the west are largely channelled through Toowoomba for distribution, export or processing. Its proximity to South East Queensland, and particularly Brisbane, provides access to critical infrastructure, trade routes, skilled labour and industry expertise.

The population of Darling Downs South West is expected to grow by about 110 000 people by 2031. The provision of new infrastructure and maintenance of existing assets is key to achieving the preferred pattern of development and economic growth in Darling Downs South West.

The Warrego Highway forms the major east–west road corridor for the region, connecting the major population centres of Toowoomba, Dalby, Miles, Roma and Charleville.

North–south road corridors connect with other population centres such as St George, Goondiwindi and Warwick.



Safe and efficient transport networks

As a large and decentralised region, efficient and safe transport is vital. As the resources industry expands in the Surat Basin, the existing transport system will need to respond to increased traffic, with greater demand for road and air travel for the movement of people, freight and goods.

Responding to the growth will require long-term, incremental improvements in the capacity, safety, asset condition and resilience of road, rail and air transport infrastructure.

Development and implementation of integrated regional transport plans will take a whole-of-network approach to current and future freight and passenger demands, and plan for coordinated infrastructure responses to economic and social drivers that can respond to this growth.

In the short-term, work is being undertaken to rehabilitate, strengthen and widen key sections of highway, such as the Warrego–Landsborough Highway

rehabilitation package announced in the 2011–12 State Budget and the completion of the Roma to Mitchell Warrego Highway upgrade project.

This includes undertaking improvement works in addition to flood reconstruction works under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

The Warrego and Landsborough highways, along with the Gore, Cunningham and New England highways, are part of the National Land Transport Network. The Queensland Government will continue to seek federal funding for upgrades to these nationally significant freight and passenger links.

Improving the crossing of the Great Dividing Range at Toowoomba is an important priority for the region. The Queensland Government recognises the importance of this crossing, and will continue advocating to the Australian Government to develop a second range crossing at Toowoomba and include the project on the Infrastructure Australia pipeline of national priority infrastructure projects. To ease short-term pressures, the Queensland Government is partnering with Toowoomba Regional Council to deliver

upgrades to four key Warrego Highway intersections through Toowoomba.

Freight networks which connect the region to key export hubs

A key goal of future investment in the transport system is to provide key strategic infrastructure to enable industry development, support sustainable development of the region and provide strong external links to surrounding regions. A key aspect of this will be to improve freight movement efficiency to and from the Surat Basin.

Strengthening and expanding the rail network is vital to meet the growth challenge facing the Darling Downs South West region.

Major initiatives such as Surat Basin Rail, also know as the Southern Missing Link, will connect the region to the Port of Gladstone. If the project is commercially viable, the Queensland Government will grant the private proponent a long-term concession to construct and operate the railway. Realising the potential of the Surat Basin Rail will also require upgrades to key sections of the existing Queensland Rail Ltd Western Rail Line, when commercial demand for the service arises.


With Surat Basin Rail providing a future rail link between the Darling Downs and Gladstone, there is potential for longer term construction of an inland rail link between Melbourne and Brisbane. Such a link has the potential to create substantial economic opportunities for the Darling Downs South West, and to strengthen Toowoomba’s role as a nationally significant freight and logistics hub.

The Queensland Government announced funding in the 2011–12 State Budget for the duplication of a section of the Warrego Highway between Toowoomba and Charlton, where a major industry and intermodal freight hub is planned.

Aviation infrastructure to support growth

Demand for regional air services is strong and continues to build, with increasing services into centres such as Roma to support the resources industry.

Air services are of vital importance in this vast region, both to support the development of the resources industry, and to provide residents with access to services which cannot be provided in sparsely populated areas.

Roma and Toowoomba airports are currently being improved, and mining companies have plans to upgrade some of the smaller aerodromes for direct worker access. There is potential for exploring the development of a larger regional airport in the Toowoomba area to service broader industry and community needs.

Infrastructure to support development of existing and emerging industries

Provision of high quality transport links, adequate industrial land and skills infrastructure will enable the region to capitalise on growth and the opportunities that arise from it. Infrastructure investment in the Darling Downs South West will help broaden the region’s economy, and capture the benefits of the existing strong agriculture sector and the resources boom. The growing resources and energy sectors will require strong industrial supply chains, leading to further demand for industrial land and a skilled industrial workforce.

Improving road, rail and air infrastructure will support grain growing and pastoral activities, as well as expanding resource industries to ensure growth can be

maintained. Continued growth will be accompanied by increasing skills development and employment.

Building the region as an energy production powerhouse

The Darling Downs South West region is emerging as an energy production powerhouse. The Queensland Renewable Energy Plan identifies a pilot renewable energy zone for the Surat Basin region due to its quality renewable energy resources, the greatest potential for network availability and energy demand growth.

The proposed Solar Dawn project is a 250 megawatt solar thermal gas hybrid plant near Chinchilla. The energy generated from the project will be connected into the National Electricity Market. The project, when constructed, may see the region become home to one of the largest solar power stations in the world.

The Kogan Creek Solar Boost is the world’s largest solar integration with a coal-fired power station. Delivery of this project will see installation of a 44 megawatt solar-thermal addition to the Kogan Creek Power Station, increasing the electrical output and fuel efficiency of the existing coal fired generators.

Rebuilding after natural disastersThe Warrego and Landsborough highways were significantly affected in the flooding events of 2010–2011, and have featured high on the agenda of the reconstruction effort in this region.

The early opening of the Toowoomba to Brisbane rail link months ahead of schedule has relieved the pressure on already pressured road access from the range to the ports and retail centres of South East Queensland.

Ongoing reconstruction priorities are underway at Cunningham’s Gap, Minden, Toowoomba Range and Kennedy Development Road. Cotton industry freight access on the state-controlled roads surrounding St George and access to remote communities west of Cunnamulla and Charleville feature in the ongoing reconstruction effort.

Significant progress has been made with reconstruction, including the completion of restoration works on the Toowoomba Range. Ongoing works are underway at Cunningham’s Gap.


Water for growth

Investigations are currently underway to identify potential opportunities for re-using coal seam gas (CSG) water where appropriate, and to identify opportunities for achieving beneficial uses such as offsetting existing groundwater use in the Condamine.

In the longer term, infrastructure constructed to re-use CSG water may also be connected to the proposed Nathan Dam in the Central Queensland region.

Infrastructure is required to effectively treat and use CSG water produced in the region. The Kenya to Chinchilla Pipeline, to be developed in the short-term, will supplement water supplies to Chinchilla, both for urban supply and potential agricultural use for the life of the associated CSG project.

It is vital that any proposed use of CSG water be thoroughly investigated to ensure that the environment and communities are not put at risk.



The vision for health services and infrastructure in Darling Downs South West is to provide the community with access to high quality health services that meet the needs of the region’s growing and ageing population. It is also vital to make significant improvements in health outcomes among Indigenous people who live in the area.

Infrastructure investment will focus on providing new and expanded services in high growth areas. In the short-term, the Queensland Government plans to expand and upgrade the emergency departments at Toowoomba and Roma hospitals, improve access to cancer care health services by establishing a regional cancer centre in Toowoomba, and improve access to local mental health services.

Population fluctuations as a result of the booming resource sector workforce will need to be considered when planning for future health services and infrastructure in the region.

Community and emergency services to support community and industry needs

The Queensland Police Service and other government agencies will identify the cumulative impacts of major projects and urban development, and plan future police, ambulance, fire and rescue and corrective services infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing region.

To support the growing mining sector and complement ambulance facilities in small mining communities, funding is being provided for ambulance staff housing in the Surat Basin.

Growing mining operations have the potential to impact significantly on the fire and ambulance services required in these locations. For example, fatigued workers driving immediately after completion of their shifts can result in increased accidents. This has the potential to increase demand for fire and ambulance services in an area with limited response capacity, as well as the potential to increase the use of helicopter-based services and fixed-wing aircraft.

Onsite mine accommodation may also result in an increased risk of structural fires and emergency incidents that may require response from fire and ambulance services.


Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project

Located in the Surat Basin, the Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project is demonstrating how new technology can be applied to generate energy with minimal environmental impacts.

In April 2011, representatives from federal, state and local government joined Queensland Government owned generating company, CS Energy, to officially launch the Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project.

The project will use AREVA Solar’s compact linear Fresnel reflector technology to enable the Kogan Creek Power Station to generate an additional 44 megawatts of electricity in peak solar conditions.

In terms of energy efficiency, the solar addition to the Kogan Creek Power Station will help avoid the production of around 35 600 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year (the equivalent to taking 11 000 cars off the road).

During peak construction the project will create 120 jobs and once constructed will be the largest solar installation in the southern hemisphere. The project is expected to be operational by 2013.


To support new and existing industries and service growth in the mining and energy sectors, additional training will be required. This will reduce the need for fly-in/fly-out workers to facilitate the regional benefits from growth in these sectors.

Toowoomba is a key education and training hub for the region and beyond, including both public and private schooling, the University of Southern Queensland, and the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE. Tertiary services will be expanded to help address skills shortages driven by the resource boom. Infrastructure provision will focus on lifelong high quality education opportunities, including boarding facilities and the expansion of secondary and primary schooling where required.

Trade training centres in schools, part of the Australian Government’s Education Revolution, will be established at Charleville, Stanthorpe, Oakey, Dalby and Toowoomba.

The state government is also upgrading resources trade training at Miles, Taroom and Wandoan. Refurbishment of the residential campus at Dalby will enhance access for students in remote and rural communities to a range of education and training options.

New kindergarten services are to be established in Crows Nest and Toowoomba South to ensure every child can access a quality kindergarten program.

Delivering social infrastructure to keep up with the boom

The Queensland Government is undertaking planning to address the changing social infrastructure requirements resulting from growth and economic expansion for communities within the Darling Downs South West region.

Planning will cover a range of family, youth and community support and homelessness services in Dalby, Roma, Tara and Chinchilla.

Housing affordability and availability will be a key focus for planning, including long-term housing, transitional housing, crisis accommodation, tenant advice and advocacy services, Home Assist Secure and Home and Community Care.

The National Broadband Network (NBN) has the potential to ease the tyranny of distance by having a significant positive impact on the delivery of health, education, community safety, emergency and other government services across the vast Darling Downs South West region.

The NBN will help close the gap on urban and regional service levels and support the Queensland Government’s aims to encourage growth in regional centres.

The establishment of the Roma Urban Development Area by the Urban Land Development Authority will demonstrate how diverse housing stock can be provided, and best practice urban design can create a liveable community and help meet growing housing demand.

Public and active transport solutions

Connectivity will also be enhanced within urban centres through active and public transport. Urban centres, such as Toowoomba, are likely to see greater investment in public transport, cycling and walking to reduce congestion and maintain a liveable and accessible community with a high quality of life for residents.


Darling Downs South West 20 year project pipeline







With the population of Darling Downs South West set to increase by about 110 000 people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.


Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES

Communities



Darling Downs South West Nation Building Social Housing Initiative



Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Community safety

Ambulance station Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Fire station Business case Program < 100m



market< 10m

Police

Police stations (up to 5) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Dalby Pool ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Toowoomba Cycling Track Delivery Market 3


Regional Airport Development Scheme (Goondiwindi, Miles, Mitchell, Quilpie, Roma, Surat, Thargomindah)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

South West Queensland - industrial land acquisition

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Surat Basin Rail - Joint Venture - ATEC, Xstrata, QR National


Not Available

1 000

Australia Pacific LNG - Joint Venture - Origin Energy, ConocoPhillips (USA) & Sinopec (China)

DeliveryNot

Available35 000

Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline Project - Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd


Not Available

> 1b

Queensland Curtis LNG - QGC Pty Limited DeliveryNot

Available15 000

Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas - Joint Venture - Santos Limited, Petronas, Total and Korean Gas Corporation

DeliveryNot

Available16 000

Shell Australia LNG (also known as Arrow LNG) - Arrow Energy


Not Available

Not Available



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 5 Kindergartens)


Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Delivery Market 5



project< 100m

Griffith university

Clinical training facility at Toowoomba ProcurementNot

Available< 10m

Darling Downs - South Burnett clinical education network

ProcurementNot

Available< 10m


ProgramNot

Available15

ENERGy

Kogan Creek carbon reduction projects Delivery Market 105

Solar DawnPreliminary assessment

Concept > 1b

Ergon Energy

Reinforce supply at Broxburn Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce supply at Yarranlea bulk supply point


Reinforce supply to Toowoomba (Charlton)


Reinforce supply to Toowoomba (Westbrook)


Reinforce supply at Central Toowoomba Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce supply at West Toowoomba Pre-project Program < 100m

Reinforce Warwick to Stanthorpe 110kV Line


Powerlink

Columboola to Wandoan area network augmentation


Columboola to Western Downs network augmentation


Construction of a double circuit 500kV transmission line between Halys and Blackwall substations


HEALTH

Hospitals student accommodation (multiple locations)

ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Roma Hospital emergency department upgrade

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Roma Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Wandoan Primary Healthcare Centre upgrade

ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Injune multi-purpose health service Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Surat multi-purpose health service Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Warwick Hospital Dental Clinic expansion Business case Concept < 10m

Toowoomba Hospital emergency department transit lounge

Delivery Market 5



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Toowoomba regional cancer care initiative Delivery Market 10

Toowoomba adult mental health and inpatient unit

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Toowoomba Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Charleville Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Kingaroy Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m



TRANSPoRT



project< 100m


Toowoomba Transit Network

Toowoomba Transit Network - stage 1 1 Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m


project< 100m


projectNot

Available


projectNot

Available

Rail

Surat Basin rail corridorPreliminary assessment

Concept < 10m

Melbourne - Brisbane inland rail project - pre-construction works


Pre-project

< 500m


Warrego Highway

Toowoomba second range crossing - construction

Business case Concept > 1b

Toowoomba urban intersection safety improvements


Toowoomba to Oakey duplication - stage 1


Concept < 100m

Toowoomba to Oakey duplication - stage 2


Roma to Mitchell upgrades5 Delivery Market 50

Capacity and safety upgrades - Helidon to Morven - stage 1

Pre-projectPre-

project< 1b

Capacity and safety upgrades - Helidon to Morven - stage 2

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

New England Highway widen sections Delivery Market 12

New England Highway Accommodation Creek bridge upgrade


Carnarvon Highway (Mungindi – Rolleston) widen sections


Gore Highway upgrades (Toowoomba to Millmerran)


Concept < 100m



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Cunningham and New England Highways upgrades

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Surat Basin road upgrades (including New England, Leichhardt and Carnarvon highways)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m




DeliveryPre-

project> 1b

Transport planning






WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Kenya to Chinchilla pipeline Delivery Market 50




Cressbrook Dam and Cooby Dam spillway upgrades


Sewerage


Goondiwindi Regional Council

Goondiwindi Sewerage Treatment Plant renewal & refurbishment - stage 1


Concept < 10m

Goondiwindi Sewerage Treatment Plant renewal & refurbishment - stage 2

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Toowoomba wastewater infrastructure projects program

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Kingsthorpe and Gowrie Junction sewerage connection

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m





The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the Darling Downs South West region.



Footnotes


2. Includes Toowoomba city centre and University of Southern Queensland bus stations and bus priority at intersections across the urban area.

3. Includes Toowoomba north-south bus rapid transit spine (stage 1).

4. Includes Toowoomba north-south bus rapid transit spine (stage 2).



Examples of planned infrastructure in Darling Downs South West

Inset 1

Warrego Highway safety and capacity upgrades – Helidonto Morven – stage 1

Warrego Highway safety and capacity upgrades – Helidon to Morven – stage 2


Injune multi-purpose healthservice


Surat multi-purpose healthservice

Roma to Mitchell upgrades


Kogan Creek carbon reductionprojects

Solar Dawn


Kenya to Chinchilla pipeline

Warwick Hospital Dental Clinic expansion

Granite Belt and Border Trade Training Centre

Toowoomba

Quilpie MilesChinchilla

GoondiwindiInglewood

Stanthorpe

Warwick

CliftonMillmerran

Pittsworth

Dalby

OakeyCrows Nest

Charleville MitchellRoma

St GeorgeCunnamulla

Thargomindah

Maryborough


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Inset 1 – Toowoomba

Toowoomba second range crossing - Stage 1

Warrego Highway Toowoomba to Oakey duplication - stage 1

Melbourne - BrisbaneInland Rail Project - pre-construction works

Toowoomba regional cancer care initiative

Toowoomba Cycling Track

Reinforce supply to Toowoomba (Charlton)

Toowoomba

Pittsworth

Oakey

Crows Nest

Inset 1

Warrego Highway safety and capacity upgrades – Helidonto Morven – stage 1

Warrego Highway safety and capacity upgrades – Helidon to Morven – stage 2


Injune multi-purpose healthservice


Surat multi-purpose healthservice

Roma to Mitchell upgrades


Kogan Creek carbon reductionprojects

Solar Dawn


Kenya to Chinchilla pipeline

Warwick Hospital Dental Clinic expansion

Granite Belt and Border Trade Training Centre

Toowoomba

Quilpie MilesChinchilla

GoondiwindiInglewood

Stanthorpe

Warwick

CliftonMillmerran

Pittsworth

Dalby

OakeyCrows Nest

Charleville MitchellRoma

St GeorgeCunnamulla

Thargomindah

Maryborough


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



South East QueenslandThe South East Queensland region includes the local government areas of Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Redland, Gold Coast, Logan, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Ipswich.


Regional snapshot

Population � 2 999 361 people (2010),

4 393 800 (2031) Home to 66.4% of Queensland’s population (2010)


Key industries � Services

� Government administration

� Retail

� Tourism

Recently completed projects � Metricon Stadium at the Gold Coast

� Wyaralong Dam

� Ecosciences precinct at Boggo Road in Brisbane

� Kawana Waters Replacement Water Police Facility

� Airport Flyover, as part of Brisbane’s Airport Link project

� Various stages of Robina Hospital expansion

� Ipswich Motorway Upgrade – Wacol to Darra

� Eastern Busway - Buranda to Main Avenue, Coorparoo

� Springfield Passenger Rail Line from Darra to Richlands

� New schools opened at East Coomera, Collingwood Park and Augustine Heights

The economy of South East Queensland is based predominantly on services, although the nature of economic activity and employment varies throughout the region, with the largest employment base in greater Brisbane (including Moreton Bay, Redland, Logan and Ipswich), Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast regions. The top four sectors for employment in South East Queensland are retail, trade, health care and social assistance, and manufacturing and construction.

In the last decade, South East Queensland’s economy and labour markets have consistently grown faster than the Australian average. This has been driven by a rapidly growing population and the need to supply services to the remainder of the state, especially to support Queensland’s resources boom.

It is important that key infrastructure is provided to support economic growth areas in South East Queensland that support the region and state.

The city of Brisbane supports the largest proportion of Queensland’s population and incorporates nationally significant economic drivers including the central business district (CBD) and the region’s major sea and air ports located within the Australia TradeCoast region.

As one of Australia’s fastest growing metropolitan regions, South East Queensland’s population is highly urbanised and is generally concentrated in greater Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Managing growth is a critical issue facing the region. Liveability and the natural environment face ongoing pressures as the population continues to grow.

The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009–2031 establishes a compact settlement pattern for the region to outline how projected growth will be accommodated, while protecting around 85 per cent of the region from urban development through an Urban Footprint.

Infrastructure delivery in the region will support regional plan identified dwelling targets required to cater for population growth. The regional plan identifies that South East Queensland has the capacity to accommodate in excess of 754 000 additional dwellings by 2031.



Maintaining an effective freight network

Maintaining effective road freight networks to access markets and port facilities is a critical long-term objective to support the local and Queensland economy. Arterial and motorway upgrades will be undertaken to support access to port facilities and to ensure the reliability of key freight routes.

Key projects to achieve this in the short to medium term include an upgrade to the Pacific Motorway, from the Gateway Motorway to Logan Motorway, and an upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway from Darra to Goodna. In the short-term, the completion of Airport Link will improve access to the Brisbane Airport and Australia TradeCoast. The Airport Link project is Australia’s largest infrastructure initiative, constructing 6.7 kilometres of road, including 5.7 kilometres of tunnel.

Ensuring efficient use of existing infrastructure will be an increasing focus. This will include expanded use of smart infrastructure technology which can

increase carrying capacity on key routes through better management, without the need for new or expanded infrastructure.

Safer and more efficient highway travel

The Bruce Highway in South East Queensland is currently constructed to motorway standard for a majority of its length. It plays a vital role in freight and passenger travel and is an important commuter link. With growth in population and economic activity, investment over the next 20 years aims to upgrade the highway to full motorway standard along its entire length in South East Queensland.

Investments will focus on improving traffic and congestion management, increasing traffic capacity, and improving road safety and efficiency of the highway and key interchanges. This includes upgrading the highway to six lanes between Caboolture and the Sunshine Motorway junction, improving capacity at key interchanges, and removing at grade intersections.

Brisbane City Council’s Legacy Way project will also contribute to a more efficient highway network by connecting

the Inner City Bypass to the Centenary Highway. This project will facilitate better movement of traffic to and from the western corridor, which is expected to accommodate an increasing proportion of the region’s growth.

Integrated public transport solutions

Connecting SEQ 2031: An Integrated Transport Plan for South East Queensland is the Queensland Government's proposed long-term transport plan to develop a sustainable transport system in the region. Over the next two decades, the vision for South East Queensland includes the development of a more fully integrated transport network to support a prosperous region. An integrated public transport system can reduce car travel, meaning less congestion and better freight and commercial movements.

Transport investment will aim to develop sustainable, efficient and affordable mass transit, including expanding existing busway and rail networks. This includes the completion of the Eastern Busway between the South East Busway and Coorparoo to improve travel time, capacity and reliability.


In the longer term, the Northern Busway will be constructed from Kedron to Bracken Ridge via Chermside, and the Eastern Busway will eventually be extended to Capalaba via Carindale to improve bus travel and cater for growth. In the interim, bus priority treatments will be delivered.

Improved public transport links between centres and population growth areas on the Sunshine Coast will be enhanced through improved rail, bus and cycle connections. In the longer term, the CoastConnect bus corridor will provide frequent, fast, efficient and reliable bus services between Maroochydore and Caloundra, including a connection to the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Infrastructure to enable growth of employment centres

In the last decade, South East Queensland’s economy and labour markets have consistently grown faster than the Australian average. This has been driven by a rapidly growing population, and the need to supply services to the remainder of the state, especially to support Queensland’s resources boom.

With large new population centres planned for Ipswich, there will need to be provision of significant industrial areas, such as the 5000 hectare Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area and the proposed Aerospace and Defence Support Centre at Amberley to provide for that growth.

Development of these areas will drive demand for supporting infrastructure, particularly on road and rail networks and reticulation networks for water, sewerage, electricity and gas.

The Bromelton State Development Area was declared in 2008 and is strategically located for industrial uses and logistics operations. It is the only area currently available for future industrial development in the region with access to the national standard gauge rail network.

The Gold Coast Parklands redevelopment for health and knowledge based businesses allied to the new Gold Coast University Hospital and the Griffith University Campus will help to diversify the economic base of the Gold Coast.

Infrastructure to support skills development

An important priority over the next 20 years will be to boost Queensland’s skilled workforce and ensure Queenslanders have the skills and qualifications to service traditional and emerging industries. The way trade and technical training is delivered will be modernised to build the capacity of the vocational education and training sector to meet industry needs.

Within South East Queensland, the SkillsTech Australia campus at Acacia Ridge will continue to provide trade and technical skills to key industries including automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, manufacturing and engineering, and sustainable technologies.

Existing TAFE institutes, such as those at Metropolitan South, Brisbane North, Gold Coast, South Bank, Sunshine Coast and the Bremer, will position South East Queensland to accommodate growth, modernise training delivery and meet demand for training in the region.

Rebuilding after natural disastersThe Queensland Reconstruction Authority invoked its land use powers to rapidly commence rebuilding, improving and strengthening the town of Grantham and surrounding districts.

Critical landmarks such as Suncorp Stadium and the South Bank Cultural Centre were quickly brought back into operation while the rebuilding effort continues for the South Bank recreational area and the Maritime Museum. The reconstruction of essential public infrastructure such as schools, community and recreational facilities along with ferry terminals has also featured in the reconstruction effort.

Major ongoing road reconstruction projects include the AJ Wyllie Bridge Petrie, Brisbane–Woodford Road and the Mt Lindesay Highway pavement rehabilitation.

Critical freight transport infrastructure was provided the highest priority with the Rosewood–Toowoomba rail link being completed months ahead of schedule.

Significant reconstruction works have been completed across the region including the rebuilding of Milperra State High School, the reconstruction of the Minden Range on the Warrego Highway, and Obi Obi Road at Cochcranes Cutting.


Providing infrastructure for research and development

Fostering research and providing the conditions for economic development will help keep Queensland at the forefront of the nation in terms of investment and prosperity.

Queensland is particularly well placed to conduct medical research. Infrastructure investments will continue to support this research and the knowledge precinct of Boggo Road, adjacent to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

A priority for investment will be to support the further development of the knowledge economy with broadband and other requirements.


Infrastructure to support a growing region

An important priority is to ensure that existing and future residents in South East Queensland have affordable lifestyles and the services they need. New communities are planned at Caloundra South, Yarrabilba, Greater Flagstone and Ripley Valley to accommodate growth and ensure affordable and diverse housing and employment options. These new communities will require significant investment in road, bus and cycling facilities as well as community services, and water and sewerage infrastructure over the next 20 years and beyond.

The government is committed to actively growing these emerging communities, and is planning to locate significant new government office buildings at Carseldine and Ipswich to provide local employment centres.

Population growth will require additional security of water supplies. Corridors will need to be secured to ensure suitable

land for infrastructure into the future. In the short-term, a water treatment plant will be constructed at Wyaralong to provide additional potable water supply from Wyaralong Dam, Cedar Grove Weir and the Bromelton off-stream storage.

Pipelines will be constructed to connect new infrastructure at Kuraby and Cedar Grove into the water grid. Future water supply options for some communities will be required, with the Scenic Rim region and communities of Beaudesert and Canungra being priorities.

Better health services

A number of the state’s largest hospitals and health facilities are located in South East Queensland. These facilities provide internationally recognised centres of excellence to which patients from all over the state are referred. For example, patients with complex cardiovascular conditions requiring a high level of care are usually referred to The Prince Charles Hospital for care that cannot be provided at smaller regional or rural hospitals.

Ongoing growth in the region will require expansion and upgrading of existing infrastructure and the design of new facilities tailored to meet future needs.


This will ensure that Queenslanders continue to have access to state-of-the-art health services.

The new Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Kawana will provide a range of health services to meet the diverse needs of the rapidly growing local population. New and additional health services at Caloundra and Nambour hospitals are also in development.

Upgraded facilities are planned for Caboolture and Logan, including new emergency departments, as well as an expansion at the Ipswich Hospital.

The new Gold Coast University Hospital will provide a specialist teaching hospital at Southport as part of a major expansion of health services for the Gold Coast community.

The construction of the new Queensland Children’s Hospital and academic and research centre will provide a state-of-the-art facility which will service the entire state. The opening of this facility will allow alternative services to be provided from the existing children’s hospital facility at Herston. Academic and research centres are also planned at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital, as well as the Translational Research Institute at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Planning will be undertaken for potential development of health precincts at emerging areas of Yarrabilba, Flagstone, Coomera and Ripley Valley. Such planning will guide future investment and identify the nature and timing of required health services in these growing communities.

Infrastructure to support modern schooling

New, modernised and upgraded school facilities will be constructed to accommodate the growing population and meet the demands of modern schooling.

New primary schools are being constructed at Bundilla and Mango Hill and new secondary schools at Murrumba Downs and Pimpama to meet increased enrolments in the fast growing region. At the Sunshine and Gold coasts, several

kindergartens will be constructed and refurbished in the short-term.

Schools to receive new or upgraded facilities include: Bay View State School at Thornlands; Bounty Boulevard at North Lakes; Coomera Springs State School; Highland Reserve State School at Upper Coomera; Meridan State College at Caloundra; Mount Samson State School; Ormeau Woods State High School; Southport Special School; Caboolture Special School; Redbank Plains State High School; Peregian Springs State School; and Springfield Central State School and State High School.

A safer community

As population growth continues across the region, the need for community safety will likewise continue to grow. Services such as ambulance, fire and rescue, police and corrective services will be enhanced to ensure that the community continues to be adequately serviced.

Police facilities in South East Queensland include the construction of a replacement police station at Carina to replace the Camp Hill police station, and a refurbishment of the Beenleigh Police Station, which will incorporate a new regional communications centre.

A new purpose-built forensic facility in the Oxley Police District is also being established. This will enhance the police capability to prevent, detect, investigate and solve crime, to provide a safe and secure community.

A new police academy at Wacol will provide Queensland with the very best quality law enforcement training and ensure that police numbers can keep pace with demand.

Into the future, the Queensland Police Service will continue to expand its presence in the region to support strong growth in resident and visitor numbers, and associated demand for services.

The Queensland Police Service will also ensure the safety and security of a growing number of major events in the region that are of economic and social importance to Queensland.

The Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct at Gatton is currently in the final stages of development, and includes accommodation for 300 prisoners and buildings for education and rehabilitation programs.

With the growth occurring and expected to continue in South East Queensland, a number of new and redeveloped fire and ambulance stations are being planned.

Building a reputation for sports and major events

South East Queensland will continue to lead the way as a centre for events. Investments in events will aim to attract and retain regular events on the calendar, such as the Brisbane international tennis event.

These investments recognise the value of recurring events in attracting investment and tourist revenue. Investment in events such as the Commonwealth Games bid and the Gold Coast 600 recognise the Gold Coast as one of Australia’s most popular and iconic tourist destinations.

The Queensland Government has committed to the establishment of a new Gold Coast Showground at Cararra. The Gold Coast Show is currently held at the Parklands, which is scheduled to close in 2013. The state is working with Gold Coast City Council, the Gold Coast Show Society, the Parklands Trust and others to plan and deliver a new showground in time for the August 2014 show. The new showground will form part of the emerging Carrara sports and entertainment precinct which includes the new Metricon Stadium.

South East Queensland also houses cultural facilities of statewide significance. The Gallery of Modern Art has continued to attract world-class exhibitions, with visitors from around Queensland and Australia travelling to Brisbane for these exhibitions. Long-term investment in cultural facilities will support the South Bank arts precinct with renewal of the cultural centre and redevelopment of the Queensland Museum.


Gold Coast Rapid Transit

With construction of stage one of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project well under way, visitors and residents alike are one step closer to fast, seamless access to their favourite destinations.

Stage one of Queensland’s first light rail system will travel along a 13 kilometre priority route from Griffith University (Parklands Drive, Southport) to Broadbeach.

This route will provide passengers with easy access to the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Southport Medical Precinct and the fast-growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. Passengers will board the service from one of 16 light rail stations along the stage one route, with high quality bus interchanges planned for Southport and Broadbeach.

Early works for the 13 kilometre stage one corridor began in late 2010, creating a total of 6300 direct and indirect jobs.

2018 Commonwealth Games bid

The Gold Coast and Queensland would benefit significantly if successful in its bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

To be announced on 11 November 2011, the Commonwealth Games would provide the delivery of significant and positive economic, environmental, social and community legacies.

Coordinated, strategic planning, which is well advanced, would provide a legacy of community infrastructure that meets benchmarks for elite sporting competition and other major events in the future. This will include infrastructure such as:

� A new residential, commercial and entertainment precinct – the Games Village – that will accommodate 6500 athletes and officials

� A new warm-up athletics track adjacent to Carrara Stadium

� A new world-class 50 metre swimming pool at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

� Redevelopment of Gold Coast Hockey Centre

� New indoor community sports facility at Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

� A new relocatable high-quality Gold Coast Sports Arena

� Rail and bus upgrades across the Gold Coast

� Upgrades to the Pacific Motorway.

Key legacies would include:

� improved and sustainable community and sporting infrastructure

� enhanced integrated public transport

� inbound elite training camps and test event programs

� sports business development programs

� major arts/cultural city festival development—pre and post games

� enhanced city pride and citizenship.

More information on the 2018 Commonwealth Games bid and supporting infrastructure is available at www.goldcoast2018bid.com. If the bid is successful, future editions of the Queensland Infrastructure Plan will incorporate this supporting infrastructure in program tables.

Expanding local rail networks

As South East Queensland continues to grow, so does congestion on our roads. It is important that local rail networks are expanded to ensure fast and reliable journeys. The proposed Cross River Rail project will boost the capacity of Brisbane’s inner city rail network with new stations and services. In the longer term, the addition of a rail corridor from Alderley to Strathpine will provide communities in the north-west of the city with a high quality public transport service and support urban regeneration where appropriate.

Cross River Rail, combined with new higher capacity trains, more frequent services and more efficient timetabling, will help to establish rail as the backbone of the transport network, with its ability to carry large numbers of people. The bus network can then be optimised to provide crucial urban links.

The Springfield Rail Line Stage 2 (Richlands to Springfield) will service the rapidly expanding western corridor. The project will include extension of the rail line from Richlands to Springfield, two new stations, Centenary Highway improvements, as well as a dedicated pedestrian and cycle path connecting Richlands to the Springfield community.

The Moreton Bay Rail Link is a partnership between all three levels of government to cater for the rapid growth in Brisbane’s northern corridor. The rail link will act as a catalyst for sustainable development in the region, while providing a viable public transport alternative for commuters from Redcliffe and North Lakes.

The Sunshine Coast rail line from Beerwah to Maroochydore will, in the future, provide a better link for communities concentrated along the coast. There will be improvements to the arterial road network, including provision of multi-modal corridors between Mooloolaba and Caloundra South, and bus and active transport facilities on a new arterial road from Sippy Downs to Caloundra South.

The commencement of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project between Griffith University and Broadbeach will transform passenger travel on the Gold Coast. In the longer term, the service may be expanded to Elanora, including Coolangatta and Helensvale. The existing Gold Coast rail line will also be fully duplicated and may be extended to Coolangatta in the future.


South East Queensland 20 year project pipeline


Local government projects are based on information provided by those local governments who have submitted infrastructure program data. The inclusion of these projects and programs does not necessarily mean that state or federal government funding has been, or will be, provided for these projects and programs. Private sector projects are

based on information provided by organisations who submitted infrastructure program data for QIP, and by the Office of the Coordinator General. The investment amounts are estimates only and provide an indication of the quantum of the project. These projects have been proposed by the private sector, and due to the nature of the sector, may or may not proceed within the timeframes indicated, or at all.




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

CoMMuNITy SERvICES


Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts relocation

ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Queensland Symphony Orchestra co-location project

Delivery Market 12

Queensland Museum priority works DeliveryPre-

market< 100m

Logan City Council

Springwood Performing Arts Centre and Art Gallery

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Communities



Residential care facilities (child safety) Delivery Program < 10m


South East Queensland Affordable Housing Program


South East Queensland Nation Building Social Housing Initiative





Business case Program < 100m



New Gold Coast Show site Business casePre-

market< 100m

Logan City Council

Flagstone Town Centre - social infrastructure

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Park Ridge - social infrastructure - town centre and district centre

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Yarrabilba Town Centre - social infrastructure

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Redland City Council

Closed landfill remediation program Delivery Program < 10m

Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Kawana Town Centre - library, arts and learning development centre


Concept < 100m


With the population of South East Queensland set to increase by about 1.4 million people in the next 20 years, a range of additional infrastructure will be required by 2031. Many of the projects and programs shown in this table are based on triggers, such as population growth, being reached. Projects and programs will be reviewed in future editions of QIP, and may change (for example in timing and/or scope), or may not proceed, if these triggers are not reached.



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Gold Coast City Council

Greenheart parklands Business case Concept < 100m

Foreshores capital works Delivery Program < 100m

New and upgraded library and community centres


Local area works and centre improvements


Waste management disposal Delivery Program < 100m

Coomera Town Centre community facilities & infrastructure program

Business casePre-

project< 100m

Moreton Bay Regional Council

Redcliffe Seaside Village rejuvenation Delivery Market 25

The Hub (library and community building), Caboolture

Delivery Market 27

The Corso at North Lakes Business case Concept < 100m

Gateway Project (library and community centre), Strathpine


Pre-project

< 100m

Community safety

Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Gatton - Stage 1

Delivery Market 416

Gatton Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct - Stages 2-4

Pre-projectPre-

project> 1b

Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre cell upgrade program

ProcurementPre-

project< 100m


project< 100m

Ambulance Communication Centres (up to 2)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Fire stations (up to 5) Delivery Program < 100m



market< 10m

Justice and Attorney-General

Brisbane Supreme and District Court Delivery Market 570

Police

Beenleigh - police station refurbishment Delivery Market 8

Carina - police station to replace Camp Hill Police Station

Delivery Market 3

Oxley District - forensic facility Delivery Market 3

Queensland Police Academy ProcurementPre-

market< 500m

Police stations (up to 44) Pre-project Program < 500m


Gold Coast Stapylton Motorcycle precinct ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Boonah to Ipswich Trail Delivery Market 3

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Delivery Market 4

Wyaralong Trail Bike Facility Delivery Market 3



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Centenary Rowing clubhouse ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Lockyer Valley Pool ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Albion Cricket Centre of Excellence ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Deagon


Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Beaudesert


Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme - Gold Coast



Bushland acquisition and management Delivery Program < 100m

Major open space and sporting facilities Delivery Program < 100m


Regional Sports Park - AFL Precinct ProcurementPre-

market< 100m


Redlands Regional Sport and Recreation Precinct


Pre-project

< 100m


Aerospace and Defence Support Centre - Amberley

Business casePre-

market< 100m

Queensland Government Decentralisation Initiative - Stage 1 - Carseldine Government Office Precinct

Delivery Concept < 100m

Coolum Industrial Estate - Stage 2 construction


Concept < 10m

Willowbank Industrial PrecinctPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 100m


Submarine cable – Gold Coast connection to PIPE Pacific Cable 1 international submarine cable


Pre-market

< 100m


Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan Business case Concept < 500m

Port of Brisbane - Wharf 11 and Wharf 12 - Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd

DeliveryNot

Available< 100m


Additional school accommodation programPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Early Childhood Education Centres (up to 65 Kindergartens, Early Years Centres or Indigenous Child and Family Centres)


TAFE upgrades Delivery Market 28


project< 100m


project< 100m

Trade Training Centres in Schools Program Program Concept < 100m

Secondary school program (up to 6) Delivery Program < 500m




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Secondary school program (up to 9) Pre-project Program < 1b

Primary school program (up to 22) Delivery Program < 1b


SkillsTech Australia

SkillsTech Australia - Eagle Farm upgrade

Delivery Concept < 10m

SkillsTech Australia - Acacia Ridge Delivery Market 46

Griffith university

International building - GELI and QIBT international students (Gold Coast)

DeliveryNot

Available28

New student centre and library expansion (Willet Centre)

DeliveryNot

Available33

Campus heart commercial building DeliveryNot

Available11

Sir Samuel Griffith Building DeliveryNot

Available33

Queensland university of Technology

Science and Technology Precinct and Community Hub (Gardens Point)

DeliveryNot

Available231

university of Queensland

Advanced engineering building DeliveryNot

Available133

Learning innovation building DeliveryNot

Available17


ProgramNot

Available133

ENERGy

Energex

New substations Pre-project Program < 500m

Subtransmission and distribution network upgrades


Powerlink

Swanbank B 275kV substation replacement


Blackstone power station (1500mw) - TRUenergy


Not Available

1800

HEALTH

Gold Coast

Robina Health Precinct Delivery Market 37

Robina Hospital expansion Delivery Market 275

Gold Coast University Hospital Delivery Market 1 762

Gold Coast University Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Coomera Health Precinct Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Greater Brisbane

Indigenous Primary Health Care Centre of Excellence

ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Redland Hospital Emergency Department ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Redcliffe Hospital Paediatric Emergency Services

Delivery Market 3




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Mental Health Rehabilitation Units at Redcliffe and Caboolture

Delivery Market 23

Prince Charles Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department

Delivery Market 46

Caboolture Health Precinct Pre-project Concept < 100m

Caboolture Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Logan Hospital Emergency Department ProcurementPre-

market< 500m

Logan Hospital expansion Pre-projectPre-

project> 1b

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital expansion

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Queensland Children’s Hospital Delivery Market 1 434

The future use of the Royal Children’s Hospital

Pre-project ConceptNot

Available

Sunshine Coast

Caloundra Hospital Emergency Department expansion & Nambour Hospital Elective Surgery

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Sunshine Coast Health Services District (additional bed capacity)

Delivery Market 191

Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Sunshine Coast Health Precincts Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Nambour Adult Mental Health and Community Care Unit

Pre-projectPre-

project< 10m

Sunshine Coast University Hospital ProcurementPre-

market> 1b

Western Corridor and Western SEQ

Ipswich Hospital expansion ProcurementPre-

market< 500m

Ipswich Hospital replacementPreliminary assessment

Concept > 1b


Southern Redlands Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Local government buildings program Program Program < 1b

Brisbane City Council

City Hall restoration project Delivery Market 215

RESEARCH

Nambour Academic and Research Centre ProcurementPre-

market< 10m

Caboolture Hospital Skills Centre Business case Market 10

Smart State Medical Research Centre Delivery Market 173

Science, Technology Precinct (including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Institute)

Delivery Market 231

university of Queensland

Translational Research Institute Facilities Delivery Market 334



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Queensland Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM)

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Queensland Children’s Hospital Academic and Research Centre

ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

TRANSPoRT


Principal cycle network Delivery Program < 1b

Regional walking network Pre-project Program < 100m

Freight

Narangba hardrock haulage road Business casePre-

market< 100m

Future freight rail upgrades Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available


Rail network sectorisation and expansion1 Preliminary assessment

ConceptNot

Available

New passenger rollingstock program Delivery Program > 1b

Translink subregional station upgrades Delivery Program < 1b

Public transport network - Gold Coast

Gold Coast Rapid Transit - stage 1 (Griffith University to Broadbeach)

Delivery Market 1 196

Gold Coast Rapid Transit - future stages Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Coomera to Helensvale track duplication Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Public transport network - Greater Brisbane

Rail

Moreton Bay Rail Link Business casePre-

market> 1b

Lawnton to Petrie third trackPreliminary assessment

Concept < 500m

Cross River Rail detailed feasibility phase and property acquisition

Business case Market 111

Cross River Rail procurement and construction2 Pre-project

Pre-project

> 1b

Mitchelton to Ferny Grove track duplication - Keperra to Ferny Grove

Delivery Market 100

Mayne - Ferny Grove Line connection Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Rail Capacity Upgrades Stage 1 3 Preliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Rail Capacity Upgrades Stage 2 3 Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Sandgate to Shorncliffe track duplication

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Cleveland rail upgrade - Thorneside to Wellington Point to Cleveland

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Kuraby to Loganlea third track Pre-project Concept < 500m

Brisbane subway Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

North-west rail: Strathpine to Cross River Rail

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Northern Busway

Northern Busway - Enoggera Creek to Kedron4 Delivery Market 732

Northern Busway - future stages5 Pre-projectPre-

project> 1b

South East Busway

South East Busway - Eight Mile Plains to Priestdale Road


South East Busway - future stages Pre-projectPre-

project< 1b

South East Queensland TransitWays / High Occupancy Vehicle program


Concept < 1b

Eastern Busway - future stages5 Pre-project Concept > 1b

CBD bus infrastructure capacity programPreliminary assessment

Pre-market

< 100m

CBD bus infrastructure capacity program - future stages

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Public transport network - Sunshine Coast

Caboolture to Beerburrum to Landsborough track duplication


Coast Connect (Caloundra to Maroochydore) bus corridor

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Public transport network - Western Corridor and Western SEQ

Springfield passenger line - stage 2 (Richlands to Springfield)6 Delivery Market 418


Road and busway maintenance, preservation, traffic operations and minor safety improvements


Future priority road upgrades7 Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available


DeliveryPre-

project< 1b

Strategic road network - Gold Coast

Pacific Motorway

Robina and Varsity Lakes interchanges Delivery Market 140

Nerang - Stewart Road, six laning Papas Way - Worongary interchange

Delivery Market 158

Coomera interchange (Foxwell Rd) upgrade stages 2 & 3 8 Pre-project

Pre-project

< 500m

Coomera North additional interchange8 Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Nerang to Tugun/Currumbin (stages) - 6 laning

Pre-projectPre-

project> 1b

Smith Street (Pacific Motorway - High Street) additional lanes (staged)

Business casePre-

market< 100m

Gold Coast University Hospital access improvements

Delivery Market 132

Southport - Nerang Road (Minnie Street to Queens Street) corridor preservation


Concept < 100m

Southport - Burleigh Road intersection upgrades - Slatyer Avenue to Salerno Street

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Hope Island Road - Santa Barbara Road - Columbus Drive duplication (staged)

Delivery Market 137

Burleigh Connection Road (Ambassador Drive - Kortum Drive) improve intersection




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Strategic road network - Greater Brisbane

Gateway Motorway

Gateway Motorway Upgrade North additional lane - Sandgate Road to Depot Road onramp


Gateway Motorway Upgrade North - future stages

Pre-projectPre-

marketNot

Available

Gateway Motorway Upgrade South (Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road-Pacific Motorway) extension - stages 2(a) and 2(b)

Pre-projectPre-

market< 500m

Gateway Motorway Upgrade South - stages 3(a), 3(b) and 3 (c) - overpass and interchange upgrades

Pre-projectPre-

market< 1b

Gateway Motorway extension south of Logan Motorway - investigation and corridor preservation

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Pacific Motorway

Springwood South to Daisy Hill upgrade Delivery Market 422

Juliette Street to Klumpp Road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Gateway to Logan Motorway upgrades - section A (Gateway motorway to Springwood)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 1b

Airport Link9 Delivery Market 4 800

Logan Motorway (Ipswich Motorway - Pacific Motorway) upgrade

Pre-projectPre-

project> 1b

Brisbane urban corridor - Granard to Beaudesert Road interchange

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Brisbane urban corridor - Mains/Kessels Roads intersection

Delivery Market 300

Brisbane urban corridor - intersection upgrades

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Port Connect (Lindum Road - Pritchard Street) - 4 laning

Delivery Market 385

Cleveland - Redland Bay Road intersection upgrades

Delivery Market 33

Redland Sub-Arterial Road (Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road - Tingalpa Creek) - improve intersection

Delivery Market 38

Redland Sub-Arterial Road four lane duplication - Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road to Tingalpa Creek

Pre-projectPre-

market< 500m

Redland Bay Road intersection upgrades Business casePre-

market< 100m

Kenmore Bypass Western Freeway to Moggill Road (corridor acquisition)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Wardell Street and Samford Road intersection upgrade


Concept < 100m

East-West Arterial Road (Gympie Road to South Pine Road) planning

DeliveryPre-

project< 10m

North-South Arterial, Mango Hill Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Morayfield Road (Bruce Highway - Gaffield Street) duplication

Business casePre-

market< 500m

Centenary Motorway - Ipswich Motorway to Milton Road staged upgrade


Pre-market

< 500m

Mount Lindesay Highway (Rosia Road - Chambers Flat Road) grade separation (staged)

Delivery Market 63



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Mount Lindesay Highway upgrades - Green Road to Jimboomba

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Orbital motorway network for Metropolitan Brisbane10 Pre-project

Pre-project

Not Available

Strategic road network - Sunshine Coast

Bruce Highway

Pine River to Caloundra interchange upgrades

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway 6-laning and interchange upgrades

Pre-project Concept < 1b

Cooroy to Curra upgrade - section A construction

Pre-projectPre-

project< 1b

Caboolture to Caloundra Road - 6 laning Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Multi-Modal Transport Corridor - Caloundra–Mooloolaba Road duplication Caloundra Road to Creekside Boulevard to Maroochy Boulevard (including Mooloolah River Bridge)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Multi-Modal Transport Corridor - Caloundra–Mooloolaba Road duplication stage 1 Creekside Boulevard to Kawana Town Centre


Sunshine Motorway upgrade (Pacific Paradise - Doonan) additional lanes

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Sunshine Motorway extension (Mooloolah River to Kawana Way)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Strategic road network - Western Corridor and Western SEQ

Ipswich Motorway

Dinmore to Goodna Delivery Market 1 950

Rocklea to Darra - staged upgrade Pre-project Concept < 1b

Progress Road interchange upgrade Pre-projectPre-

market< 100m

Cunningham Highway

Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek realignment including Amberley Interchange


Ripley Road to Yamanto Pre-project Concept < 500m

Amberley Interchange to Ebenezer regional industrial area

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Pavement rehabilitation (north and south of Aratula)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Cunningham’s Gap enhancements Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Warrego Highway

Brisbane Valley Highway interchange Business casePre-

market< 100m

Safety improvement program (intersection upgrades Ipswich to Withcott)

Business casePre-

market< 100m

Muirlea interchange and service roads Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Minden interchange Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Gatton to Esk Road upgrade Pre-project Concept < 100m




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Ellen Grove - Jindalee - Sumners Road overpass


Centenary Highway - Darra - Springfield safety and capacity improvements11


Pre-market

< 100m

Centenary Highway upgrade Logan Motorway to Cunningham Highway

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Cunningham Highway - Warrego Highway connection

Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Western Ipswich Bypass- future stages Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available

Transport planning

Strategic transport investigations to plan for future growth and economic development12





Ipswich City Council

Norman Street BridgePreliminary assessment

Concept < 500m


Brisbane Road redevelopment - Mooloolaba


Concept < 100m

Logan City Council

Beenleigh Ring RoadPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Third Avenue extension to Wembley Road

DeliveryPre-

project< 100m

Meadowbrook Shailer Park Greenlink Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Park Ridge Road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Chambers Flat Road upgradePreliminary assessment

Pre-project

< 100m

Crowson Lane upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Goodna Road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Johnson Road upgradePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Logan Motorway green link Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Teviot Road Upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Logan Village Transit Road Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

School Road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Stoney Camp Road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Loganlea Road upgrade Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m


Beckett Road widening Delivery Program < 100m

Blunder Road - stages 6 & 7 Delivery Program < 100m

Bridgeman Road - stages 1 & 2 Delivery Market 43



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Hamilton Road and Maundrell Terrace intersection

Delivery Market 19

Sherwood Road Bus Depot Delivery Market 65

Sumners Road - Wacol Station Road to Centenary Motorway


Northern Bus Depot (Australia Trade Coast) Schneider Road, Eagle Farm


Intersection upgrade programPreliminary assessment

Program < 500m

Staplyton Road (Wadeville to Motorway) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Johnson Road and Staplyton Road intersection


New permanent ferry terminals Procurement ConceptNot

Available

Tilley Road extension - Wondall to Lytton Road


Wacol Station Road – widen to four lanes: Sumners Road to Wolston Road


Legacy Way Delivery Market 1 500

Inala Avenue/King Avenue – King Avenue and Sherbrooke Road intersection

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Inala Avenue/King Avenue – widen to four lanes: Blunder Road to Sherbrooke Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Kingsford Smith Drive - Upgrade - Stage 2 Nudgee to Riverview

Business case ConceptNot

Available

Kingsford Smith Drive - upgrade - Stage 3 Breakfast Creek to Riverview

Business case ConceptNot

Available

Ipswich Road upgrades Pre-project Program < 100m

Progress Road upgrade: stage 4 Boundary Road to Centenary Highway

Business casePre-

market< 100m

Paradise Road (interim upgrade) Pre-project Concept < 100m

Handford Road - upgrade from Depot Road to Gympie Road


Wynnum Road - Shafston Avenue to Hawthorne Road


Pre-project

Not Available

Wondall Road - Manly Road to Radford Road


Sherbrooke Road to Watson Road Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Rode Road - Old Northern Road to Edinburgh Castle Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Logan Road - Montague Street to Kessels Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Meadowlands Road - Belmont Road to Preston Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

New Cleveland Road - Manly Road, Green Camp to Old Cleveland Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Beenleigh Road - Boundary Road to Brisbane City Council boundary


Boundary Road - Tile Street to Progress Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Stanley Street to Old Cleveland Road Pre-projectPre-

projectNot

Available




Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$

Green Camp Road - Manly to Rickertt Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Newnham Road - Creek Road to Logan Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Appleby Road - Albany Creek Road to Stafford Road

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Oxley Road (upgrade to 4 lanes Ipswich Mwy to Sherwood)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Transport capital works Delivery Program < 100m

Transitway and bikeway upgrades Business case Concept < 100m


Dakabin to North Lakes link road ProcurementPre-

market< 100m

Francis Road rail overpass, Lawnton Business case Concept < 100m

Brown Street bridge, CaboolturePreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Station Road upgrade, Burpengary Business case Concept < 100m

Old Gympie Road upgrade, KallangurPreliminary assessment

Concept < 100m

Old Gympie Road upgrade, Dakabin Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Caboolture River Road duplication, Morayfield

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m


Capalaba Transit Hub Business case Concept < 10m

Weinam Creek Transport Hub upgrade Business case Concept < 10m

Tingalpa Creek Bridge duplication (Quarry-Rickertt Road)


Concept < 100m

Brisbane Airport New Parallel Runway Project - Brisbane Airport Corporation

ProcurementNot

Available> 1b

WATER AND SEWERAGE

Water

Northern Pipeline Interconnector Program Program < 500m

Future water supply options to the stand alone communities of Beaudesert and Canungra


Concept < 100m

Cedar Grove Connector to SRWP (together with Wyaralong WTP stage 1)


Concept < 500m

Kuraby Connector (together with Wyaralong WTP stage 1)

Pre-projectPre-

project< 500m

Wyaralong WTP stage 1 (75ML) Preliminary assessment

Concept < 500m

Wyaralong WTP stage 2 (150ML) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Wyaralong WTP stage 3 (180ML) Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m

Dam safety upgrade program Program Program > 1b


Drainage asset creation Delivery Program < 100m

Logan City Council

Stormwater network construction projects

Pre-projectPre-

project< 100m



Project name

Subject to

federal funding


2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016 to 2020-2021

2021-2022 to

2030-2031


Total investment

$ m


$


Water health enhancements programPreliminary assessment

Program < 100m

Water health enhancements program (years 11-20)


Storm water drainage program - years 1-5Preliminary assessment

Program < 100m

Storm water drainage program - future stages years 6-10


Storm water drainage program - future stages years 11-20


Water and sewerage programs (Allconnex, Qld Urban Utilities, Unitywater)


Sewerage


Regional waste transfer station upgrade (Birkdale)

ProcurementPre-

market< 10m





The Queensland Government looks forward to working with local government to further consider projects in the South East Queensland region including the:

� The Gold Coast Green Bridges

� Gold Coast Cultural Precinct

� The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

� Cavill Mall redevelopment

� Beenleigh Aquatic Centre redevelopment

� Beenleigh Town Centre redevelopment

� Logan Central Education Precinct

� Moreton Bay cycleway program

� Economic development and job creation

� Sunshine Coast Arts and Entertainment Centre

� Logan River Bridge between School Road and Waterford-Tamborine Road

� Redlands Justice and Domestic Violence Centre

� Toondah Harbour redevelopment.



Footnotes1. Program of rail projects to enhance capacity and expand the reach of the rail network to support the ‘rail revolution’ in Connecting SEQ 2031, including Salisbury

to Flagstone rail line. Also incorporates rail projects previously identified in South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program (SEQIPP) 2010-2031 such as Landsborough to Nambour, Caboolture to Maroochydore Corridor Study (CAMCOS) and Gold Coast heavy rail line extensions.

2. The Queensland Government is working with the Australian Government towards funding Cross River Rail, putting forward the project to Infrastructure Australia as the state’s highest priority project. Procurement and construction will commence in 2013-14 subject to federal funding.

3. Includes upgrades to track infrastructure and station facilities to support the implementation and optimisation of future timetables.

4. The Northern Busway – Enoggera Creek to Kedron project is part of the $4.8 billion Airport Link investment.

5. Includes high occupancy vehicle (HOV) components within the future stages

6. Related to the ‘Centenary Highway – Darra – Springfield safety and capacity improvements’ strategic road network investment.

7. Program of smaller state-controlled road projects across South East Queensland with an expected timing beyond 2021-22. Includes some projects from SEQIPP and some new projects identified in Connecting SEQ 2031.

8. This project will address capacity in exit 54.

9. Includes the design and construction costs for three projects: Airport Link, Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and the Airport Roundabout Upgrade.

10. Includes investigations of a north-west motorway from Everton Park to Bruce Highway, Western orbital motorway from Legacy Way to Everton Park and options for Stafford Road to form part of motorway network.

11. Related to the ‘Springfield passenger line – stage 2 (Richlands to Springfield)’ public transport network investment.

12. Includes projects labelled as ‘investigation’ and ‘new transport investigations’ from SEQIPP and ‘network and significant project investigations’ identified in Connecting SEQ 2031.


Examples of planned infrastructure in South East Queensland

Inset 2

Inset 3

Inset 4

Inset 1

Wyaralong Trail Bike Facility

Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department

Caboolture HealthPrecinct

Northern Pipeline Interconnector

Queensland Police Academy

Wyaralong Water Treatment Plant Stage 1

Cedar Grove Connector toSouthern Regional Water Pipeline

Morayfield Road (Bruce Highway - Gaffield Street) duplication

Pacific Motorway upgrade- Springwood South to Daisy Hill

Cleveland - Redland BayRoad intersection upgrades

Mount Lindsay Highway -Rosia Road to Chambers Flat Road

Cunningham’s Gap enhancements

Logan Motorway - upgrade

Brisbane urban corridor - Mains and Kessels Roadsintersection

Beenleigh Police Stationrefurbishment

Logan Hospital EmergencyDepartment

Redland Hospital Emergency Department

Coolum Industrial Estate - Stage 2 construction

Redcliffe Hospital Paediatric Emergencyservices

Moreton Bay Rail Link

South East Busway (Eight Mile Plains to Priestdale Road)

Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct

Coolangatta

NerangBeaudesert

Boonah

LoganCleveland

Brisbane

Willowbank

IpswichGattonToowoomba

Esk

Kilcoy

NambourMooloolaba

Caloundra

Redcliffe

Brisbane Port

Beenleigh

Southport

Noosa

Caboolture


Base metals

Coal

Oil field

Gas field

Oil and gas field


Legend

Railways

Highways

Ports

Airports

Roads

Energy

Water

Health


Public transport

Research

Community services



Inset 1 – Sunshine Coast Inset 2 – Brisbane

Inset 3 – Ipswich Inset 4 – Gold Coast

Sunshine Coast Health Services District (additional bed capacity)

Caloundra Hospital Emergency Department expansion

MMTC Caloundra – Mooloolaba Road duplication

Sunshine Coast University Hospital

Sunshine Coast Health Precincts

CoastConnect

Nambour Hospitalelective surgery

Nambour

Maroochydore

Caloundra

Brisbane Supreme and District Court

Queensland Museum priority works

Prince Charles Hospital: Paediatric Emergency Department

Queensland Children’s Hospital

Port Connect (Lindum Rd to Pritchard St)

Airport Link

Northern Busway:Enoggera Creek to Kedron

Cross River Rail

Redland Sub Arterial Road -Mt Gravatt Capalaba Roadintersection improvement

Gateway Motorway Upgrade – North

Smart State Medical Research Centre

Translational Research Institute facilities

Brisbane

Brisbane Port

Willowbank

Ipswich

Aerospace and Defence Support Centre Amberley

Willowbank IndustrialPrecinct

Ipswich Motorway upgrade - Dinmore to Goodna

Ipswich Hospital expansion

Arthur Gorrie CorrectionalCentre cell upgrade program

Springfield passenger rail line - Stage 2

Nerang

Robina

Broadbeach

Southport

Robina Hospital expansion

Gold Coast University Hospital

Gold Coast University Hospital access improvements

Smith Street - Pacific Motorway to High Street additional lanes

Hope Island Road - Santa Barbara Road - Columbus Drive duplication

Pacific Motorway upgrade - Robina and Varsity Lakes interchanges

Gold Coast Rapid Transit:Stage 1 (Griffith University to Broadbeach)


Notes


Table notesGeneral

� The expected timing of future investments can be subject to demand. The information in QIP is provided on a ‘without prejudice’ basis.

� The regional 20 year project pipelines presented in this document identify infrastructure projects to 2030-31 that contribute to each region. Some table line items may represent a program consisting of multiple projects.

� Investment amounts for projects within tables refer to the total project cost, which may be beyond 2030-31, the period set out in the table. Investment amounts may also include funds already expended on projects prior to 2011-12.

� Investment amounts in the state budget and other documents may differ, as they may incorporate costs that reflect changes in input prices between initial planning and the time of construction. The total committed investments are rounded to the next $1 million.

� The aggregated regional Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements are outlined at the end of each regional table are only those coordinated and managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

� Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements projects listed in these tables are only some key projects, and are not intended to be a representation of all the funded projects.

� Projects shown in QIP are at various stages of development and delivery. More information on Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements projects are available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads website.

� For an explanation of project status and cost estimate categories please refer to page 22 of this document.

Population projection notesAll 2010 population figures in this publication refer to the estimated resident population (preliminary) as at 30 June. All 2031 population figures in this publication refer to the projected resident population (medium series) as at 30 June.

Source: ABS 3218.0; and Queensland Government Population Projections, 2011 edition (medium series)

Image acknowledgements � Airport Link

� CopperString Project

� CS Energy/AREVA Solar

� Cairns City Council

� Department of Employment and Economic Development and Innovation

� Department of Environment and Resource Management (Photographer David Wicks)

� Department of Local Government and Planning

� Department of the Premier and Cabinet

� Department of Transport and Main Roads

� Gold Coast Rapid Transit

� Honey Atkins, Insight Creative

� John Holland

� Lime Advertising

� Port of Brisbane

� Port of Bundaberg

� Queensland Health

� Ray Cash, Cash Photography

� Rio Tinto

� Vaughan Whitworth

Notes

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Local government projects

� Local government projects are based on information voluntarily provided by councils who responded to requests to contribute. Further contributions by local government in future publications of QIP is welcomed.

� Local government projects may be subject to state or federal funding which has not been committed at the time of printing.

� Local government projects may be subject to federal funding. This is not represented in the ‘Subject to federal funding’ column of the tables as this column only applies to state government projects.

Private sector projects

� Information quoted is supplied by proponents and can vary from other published sources

� Projects for which the proponent is from the private sector are subject to review by the proponent and no commitment is given that the project will proceed.

� Projects where the proponent is from the private sector may be subject to further government approvals or funding considerations. Inclusion of a project in QIP does not provide assurance that government funding and approvals will be provided as sought by the proponent.

� Private sector projects may be subject to federal funding. This is not represented in the ‘Subject to federal funding’ column of the tables as this column only applies to state government projects.

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