Brisbane's globally competitive economy Brisbane's outstanding lifestyle Brisbane's clean and green leading environmental performance Transport infrastructure network The transport infrastructure network will achieve the outcome of the Transport Plan for Brisbane 2008-2026, where all residents have high-quality access to facilities and services, while the city's environmental quality and liveability are maintained. Transport networks provide efficient and reliable travel options for: workers to access jobs; residents and visitors to access services; business and industry to operate effectively and productively. Freight moves easily between industrial areas, major interstate routes and the seaport and airport. The transport network delivers people to where they want to go. Safe, accessible transport options meet the needs of users, specifically: satisfying resident demand for active transport; supporting needs of the aged, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; The public transport network supports major events and access to key tourism destinations. Emissions from transportation are reduced through increased walking and cycling, and use of public transport. Water and sewerage infrastructure network Potable and non-potable supply is and meets the needs of a growing economy. Non-potable water is utilised where appropriate. Smart water management technologies are adopted in a majority of commercial and industrial applications. Sustainable water design, including stormwater harvesting, Water supply meets anticipated residential demand. Brisbane's community demonstrates water smart behaviours. There will be a targeted reduction in the number of houses affected by one-in-two-year flood events. The health of natural waterways and rivers is maintained and protected. The community values water and responds through changes in water consumption and acceptance of new technologies. Water networks are resilient to increased rainfall levels and flooding. Natural corridors are enhanced and ecological values are promoted.
services are provided to support business and industry. Recovered resources are used as an input to production. community values around waste minimisation such as a recycling solution. Waste infrastructure and services contribute to a healthy population. and materials are maximised. The volume of being disposed to landfill is minimised. Social infrastructure network Business activity areas are supported with appropriate community facilities and health and education facilities. regional community infrastructure facilities contribute to the city economy by supporting world-class events and tourism. Community facilities are accessible, high quality and meet community needs. Communities are supported by facilities that provide for the diverse needs of the community. Social infrastructure seeks to maintain or improve environmental quality and amenity. Greenspace System The Greenspace System contributes to the attractiveness and functionality of the city, providing recreational, transport and relaxation functions. The Greenspace System provides appropriate buffers between business/industry uses and residential areas. The Greenspace System caters for the recreational needs of residents, visitors and employees in high employment areas. A linked Greenspace System provides for a range of active and passive sporting, cultural and recreational uses. The community recognises and contributes to sustaining the natural environment. The Greenspace System contributes to environmental and ecological sustainability as well as supporting future residential, commercial and industrial development. Natural environment values are protected through a network of open space that protects natural habitats. Critical assets and essential community infrastructure Brisbane is resilient to the impacts of natural disasters, with short recovery times and low recovery costs limiting Brisbane is safe, confident and ready to respond to natural disasters. Brisbane is protected against environmental harm through: design and location of infrastructure and
for existing and planned infrastructure for development which is assumed future urban development, the Local government infrastructure plan. L1.3 Development protects existing and planned infrastructure in the Local government infrastructure plan and long term infrastructure in accordance with the Long term infrastructure plans. Editor's Note—A condition which requires a proposed development to keep permanent improvements and structures associated with the approved development clear of the area of long term infrastructure, may be imposed. Transport and land use integration SO2 Transport and land uses are planned and managed to create a preferred urban form that increases accessibility and connectivity and supports sustainable travel behaviour. L2.1 Strategic transport projects planned for Brisbane are delivered in a timely manner. L2.2 Land use is planned in accordance with the principles of transit oriented development. Infrastructure design, construction and operation SO3 Brisbane's infrastructure is constructed and installed to not adversely impact on the community and the environment. L3 Development ensures that: the provision of infrastructure is integrated and coordinated with neighbourhood planning and the provision of infrastructure by public sector agencies; infrastructure is designed and constructed to: minimise adverse impacts; protect biodiversity and landscape character values including provision for the safe movement of wildlife; use standard designs, components and materials unless specific circumstances determine an alternative is required. Critical infrastructure resilience Criticality of infrastructure SO4 L4.1 Development provides for the resilience of essential infrastructure to natural hazards to be upgraded.
Brisbane's infrastructure which is critical to the ability to respond to a natural disaster is protected and enhanced. L4.2 Development ensures the Port of Brisbane, including port and navigational facilities and essential road connections, is able to service Brisbane during a natural disaster event. Continuity of critical infrastructure SO5 Brisbane's infrastructure is critical to the city’s wellbeing and essential ability to respond to a natural disaster remains functional during and immediately after a natural disaster event. L5.1 Community infrastructure, critical assets and supporting networks such as and electricity which are critical for emergency or disaster response, are planned so that the essential components of those uses for responding to a natural disaster are able to function during and after disaster events. L5.2 Essential community infrastructure is located, sited and designed to be resilient to the impacts of natural hazards. L5.3 Development is designed and operated to withstand natural disasters in order to avoid or defer the need for emergency assistance. Connectivity of infrastructure SO6 Brisbane's key transport routes and critical assets which are required to mobilise equipment, personnel and supplies to affected communities, and evacuate persons, are connected in a hazard-resilient network. L6.1 The identified critical infrastructure movement network as mapped in an overlay is progressively upgraded to improve resilience to natural hazards. L6.2 Key transport routes and critical assets are identified for future improvement or augmentation where required. L6.3 Transport assets identified as part of the critical infrastructure movement network are designed to provide for emergency services and public transport vehicle usage during disaster events. L6.4 Critical assets are able to be efficiently accessed via a connected transport network.
Development which does not comply with the zone, zone precinct, neighbourhood plan or the Local government infrastructure plan must be consistent with the Strategic framework. Note—Demonstrating consistency with the Strategic framework involves undertaking processes and assessments identified in the Social and health impact planning scheme policy and the Consultation planning scheme policy. 3.7.2 Element 5.1 – Brisbane's City Centre Table 3.7.2.1—Specific outcomes and land use strategies Specific outcomes Land use strategies SO1 The City Centre largely comprises a number of unique precincts that collectively provide concentrations of commercial, retail, government, services, entertainment, cultural, health and education activities within a easily accessible environment. L1 The City Centre comprises the City peninsula and extends to Fortitude Valley, Milton and South Brisbane providing ample opportunities to accommodate future demand for prime office space in a variety of City Centre locations. SO2 The City Centre's capital city function is promoted and protected. L2 The City peninsula is the most prominent location within the City Centre whilst the other City Centre precincts such as Fortitude Valley, Milton and South Brisbane offer local diversity, connected by high-frequency public transport and pedestrian environments. SO3 The City Centre provides the city's highest employment densities to accommodate the projected employment growth. L3 Development involving high-density employment is prioritised into the City peninsula. SO4 The City Centre comprises integrated residential and short-term accommodation. L4 Development for mixed use, residential and short-term accommodation in the City Centre accords with the relevant neighbourhood plan. SO5 The City Centre's subtropical civic places, parks and heritage places of local and state-wide significance are important for the city's identity and to service the needs of workers, visitors and residents of the City Centre and the wider city and regional population. L5.1 Roma Street Parklands, the City Botanic Gardens, South Bank Parklands and smaller open spaces serve the recreational needs of residents, workers and visitors. L5.2 Additional opportunities for significant public spaces and community facilities will be delivered to support the intensity of employment and residential development high-
SO11 The development potential of airspace in the City Centre is optimised by development. L11.1 Development optimises the potential of airspace in the City Centre. L11.2 Development does not compromise airport operations as outlined in the Airport environs overlay. 3.7.3 Element 5.2 – Brisbane's Industry Areas Table 3.7.3.1—Specific outcomes and land use strategies Specific outcomes Land use strategies Australia TradeCoast SO1 The Australia TradeCoast is serviced by improved road and freight transport networks which are supported by development. L1.1 Development supports the upgrade of Kingsford Smith Drive to six lanes. L1.2 Development supports improved connections between the Australia TradeCoast and the industrial gateway to facilitate movement of freight and workers. SO2 The Australia TradeCoast is serviced by expanded public and active transport networks which are supported by development. L2.1 Development supports opportunities for the improved use of the existing rail network (Cleveland line, Airtrain corridor and disused portion of Pinkenba line) to provide access for workers to the Australia TradeCoast. L2.2 Development encourages commuters to the Australia TradeCoast to use public transport. L2.3 Development supports a rail and bus interchange at Skygate to further enable the area’s operation as a commercial precinct. L2.4 Development supports increasing affordable public transport options to and from the airport, including potential for a fast 24-hour service connecting the airport to the City Centre. west
physical breaks and buffers within the urban footprint. L3.5 Corridors within the Greenspace System reinforce the sense of identity of local communities and assist in floodway and drainage functions and safe wildlife movement. SO4 The Greenspace System protects koala habitats. L4 Development protects koala habitat in biodiversity areas as mapped in the Biodiversity areas overlay. SO5 The Greenspace System maintains and enhances the capacity of ecosystems to provide ecosystem services. L5 Development identifies and protects areas with high levels of ecosystem services from development impacts. SO6 Brisbane's existing extractive industry operations are managed to protect the Greenspace System. L6 Existing extractive industry operations are managed to best-practice environmental standards to protect the values and functions of the Greenspace System. Rural Neighbourhoods within the Greenspace System SO7 Rural Neighbourhoods are a very low-density setting of houses in a rural-like or natural landscape. L7 Development does not further fragment viable rural land. SO8 Rural Neighbourhoods allow viable rural industries to operate within the context of rural activities, the Greenspace System rural living areas. L8.1 Development is not adversely impacted by the edge impacts of production areas. L8.2 Development protects residential amenity. SO9 Rural Neighbourhoods protect biodiversity and landscape values and water quality. L9 Development is residential in terms of building access, extent and siting and building design and landscaping is appropriately managed to protect biodiversity, landscape values and water quality.