Community Consultation opens on Woolloongabba plan for homes, jobs and open spaces

Published Thursday, 02 May, 2024 at 10:41 AM

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

  • The public is invited to have their say on the proposed plan for the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area
  • The proposed plan will deliver 14,000 new dwellings, accommodating an estimated 24,000 people over the next 40 years.
  • The plan is aimed at delivering more public green space, a network of improved pedestrian connections to South Bank and the CBD while limiting urban sprawl.

The Miles Government has announced the start of community consultation on the proposed development plan for the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area (PDA) that will deliver more housing, more jobs and more public spaces.

The PDA is forecast to deliver over 14,000 much-needed additional dwellings, accommodating an estimated population of around 24,000 people and over 36,000 workers over the next 40 years.

The Woolloongabba Plan includes requirements for 20 percent affordable or social housing and will promote urban renewal around the new Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station and will create greater connectivity with other parts of Brisbane.

The proposed plan includes the Miles Government’s commitment to 50 percent open space in the Cross River Rail precinct through a proposed new Central Park.

Walkways and bikeways are also planned to link Woolloongabba to South Bank and the CBD, with increased shade and safer routes around major roads.

The proposed plan also includes new open spaces and connections linking Kingfisher Creek with the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the new green bridge.

To meet the demand for homes in our growing state, fast-tracked housing, economic growth and community development would be made possible through Economic Development Queensland’s streamlined assessment processes.

The Woolloongabba Plan aims to increase housing supply in a sustainable manner, limiting urban sprawl and transforming this underutilised part of Brisbane’s inner south.

Public consultation will be essential to the progress of the proposed development plan and public submissions are encouraged.

Starting today community members are encouraged to have their say about The Woolloongabba Plan by making a submission. EDQ is inviting feedback on both the proposed development scheme and a supporting draft public realm guideline. Consultation will remain open until 14 June 2024.

Following consultation, EDQ will review all feedback and refine the proposed development scheme, with an anticipated finalisation date around September 2024.

Quotes attributable to Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Grace Grace:

“Housing is a top priority for the Miles Government with an emphasis on boosting overall supply while limiting urban sprawl.

“We have an unparalleled opportunity to build on the new public transport services and elevate Woolloongabba into a vibrant inner-city community.

“This is an opportunity for everyone to have their say about future of Brisbane’s inner south and we encourage people to get involved.

“We want to unlock the potential of underutilised inner-city urban land through state-led urban renewal - serving as a southern gateway to Brisbane's city centre, while supporting job creation, housing growth and new open space.

“At the heart of this is access to high frequency underground train stations, better access to high frequency bus services, and the freedom for residents to travel to the city or South Bank without the need for a car.

“As part of this process, I urge all interested community members to view the proposed development scheme and provide feedback by 14 June.”

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