South East Queensland Regional Plan
In 2005, the Queensland Government released the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005-2026. Its primary purpose is to provide a sustainable growth management strategy for the region to the year 2026.
South East Queensland is the fastest growing region in Australia, with an extra one million people expected to move here over the next 20 years.
To meet the future needs of the rapidly growing South East, and - at the same time - preserve the qualities of the region that make it a great place to live, work and play, it is imperative we plan for this growth now.
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the 18 local governments of the region, including Logan City Council, have a plan for managing regional urban growth: the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005-2026. Finalised in consultation with the community, the SEQ Regional Plan outlines where urban development is appropriate in the region.
Significance for Logan
The SEQ Regional Plan has significance for Logan City, not only because Logan is a key community in the region, but also because four suburbs are identified as having special significance in future growth.
Springwood has been identified in the plan as a Principal Activity Centre. Principal Activity Centres are defined in the SEQ Regional Plan has having, or the potential to have, "sub regional significance". They are key concentrations of employment, retail and services, with regional government offices and regionally significant health, education, cultural and entertainment facilities. They are also hubs for residential development and transport, being part of the regional transport system.
Logan Central, Shailer Park (in particular the Logan Hyperdome) and Browns Plains have been identified as Major Activity Centres. Major activity centres are defined as areas with concentrations of employment. They provide business, services, and retail functions, and are a secondary sub-regional focus for government. Major centres also provide cultural and entertainment facilities, and are part of the regional public transport network.
Park Ridge has been identified as a major development area, which means it is ear marked for future growth. It has been included in the urban footprint in the regional plan, and will be subject to further investigation and planning before any major development can take place.
Local Growth Management Strategy
As a requirement of the Regional Plan, all councils in the region must develop a Local Growth Management Strategy.
These strategies will address issues identified in the Regional Plan, such as employment, population targets, infrastructure provision, open space, transport and housing strategies.
Fact Sheets
Key documents
Links
- Office of Urban Management (OUM)
The Office of Urban Management (OUM) has been established to prepare and implement key regional planning strategies in SEQ to manage growth, plan the infrastructure to support it, and ensure that the Queensland way of life is preserved for future generations.
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