Redland City Council has progressed planning for the Birkdale Community Precinct, with the final Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID) now ready for formalisation.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the LGID would provide a clear and streamlined statutory planning pathway to guide the delivery of the precinct.
“Birkdale Community Precinct is a once-in-a-generation project for Redlands Coast, and finalising the Local Government Infrastructure Designation is a critical milestone in turning the vision into reality,” Cr Talty said.
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“The LGID gives Council and the community certainty around how the precinct will be planned, designed and delivered, while ensuring strong environmental protections and appropriate infrastructure are in place.”
The LGID establishes a whole-of-precinct approval framework under the Planning Act 2016, aligning with the adopted master plan and incorporating community and stakeholder feedback gathered through extensive consultation.
Following assessment by the Queensland Government, mandatory requirements have been incorporated into the designation to address key areas such as environmental protection, transport and access, bushfire management, and water quality.
“These requirements ensure the precinct is developed responsibly and sustainably, with clear conditions around environmental management, transport infrastructure and ongoing monitoring,” Cr Talty said.
“They will influence how and when elements of the project are delivered, but importantly, they do not prevent the precinct from moving forward.”
The LGID also supports delivery of key infrastructure within the precinct, including the Redland Whitewater Centre, identified by the Queensland Government as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The LGID has been finalised in alignment with the Australian Government’s ‘not a controlled action – particular manner’ decision under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Under Council’s existing delegation, Council’s Chief Executive Officer will now formally make the LGID, after which a notice will be published in the Government Gazette, as required under legislation.
Cr Talty said finalising the designation was an important step in enabling the delivery of essential infrastructure to support the Birkdale Community Precinct parkland.
“The designation will reduce planning risk and provide a clear, legally compliant framework for future development,” she said.
“This is about putting the right planning foundations in place to deliver a precinct that supports our community, protects our environment, and creates lasting social and economic benefits.
“The restored Willards Farm will continue to be activated through bookable heritage walking tours, enabling the community to experience one of Redlands Coast’s most significant 19th-century farming sites.”
Council will continue to progress implementation of Birkdale Community Precinct in line with the Birkdale Community Precinct Master Plan and the LGID framework.
