RDA REGIONAL Ipswich & West Moreton ROADMAP 2016-2020

Roadmap 2016-2020 1 CONTENTS

1.0 MESSAGE FROM THE RDA IPSWICH & WEST MORETON CHAIR 5 6.0 REGIONAL PRIORITIES 28 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 6.1 Cross-Regional Linkages 29 6.2 Identification of Regional Priorities 29 3.0 VISION FOR THE REGION 9 6.2.1 Food and Agriculture 30 4.0 RDA OPERATIONS IN IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON 12 6.2.2 Infrastructure 31 4.1 Role of RDA 12 6.2.3 Growth Sector 32 4.2 Current Support for SEQ Regional Development Initiative 14 6.2.4 Intelligent Region 33 4.3 Contributing to the National Agenda 14 6.2.5 Tourism 34 4.3.1 Partnership for Regional Growth 15 7.0 RDA ACTIVITIES PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES 35 4.3.2 Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper 15 7.1 The Need for Policy Accord 35 4.4 Incorporating State Government Objectives 16 7.2 A Holistic Approach for Regional Development 35 4.4.1 Building Our Regions 17 7.2.1 Food and Agriculture 36 4.4.2 Regional Capital Fund 17 7.2.2 Infrastructure 37 4.5 South East Queensland Regional Plan 18 7.2.3 Growth Sector 38 4.6 The Value of Working With Local Government 18 7.2.4 Intelligent Region 39 5.0 ANALYSIS OF THE REGION 19 7.2.5 Tourism 40 5.1 Key Features of the Region 20 8.0 CONCLUSION 41 5.2 Local Government in Ipswich and West Moreton 21 5.3 Future Regional Growth Industries 22 5.3.1 Food and Agriculture 23 5.3.2 Infrastructure 24 5.3.3 Growth Sectors 25 5.3.4 Intelligent Region 26 5.3.5 Tourism 27

Disclaimer – Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure the content of this publication Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton is free from error, the RDAIWM in the 2016-2020 Regional Roadmap does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information. RDAIWM does not accept any liability would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of our region for any persons, for any damage or loss whatsoever or howsoever caused in relation – the Jagera, Kitabul, Ugarapul, Yugambeh and Yuggera people. to that person taking action (or not taking action as the case may be) in respect of any statement, information or advice given in this publication.

2 Roadmap 2016-2020 ATTACHMENT A – REGIONAL PROFILE

1.0 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION 43 3.17 Toowoomba Second Range Crossing 71 1.1 Population by Age and Sex 47 3.18 Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail 72 1.2 Population Projections 48 4.0 GROWTH SECTORS 73 1.3 Indigenous Population 49 4.1 Springfield Master Plan 74 1.4 Counts of Business by Employer Size 50 4.2 Ripley Valley PDA 75 2.0 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 51 4.3 RAAF Amberley Development 76 2.1 Agricultural Commodities IWM 2010-2011 53 4.4 Tertiary Educational Institutions 77 2.2 Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced IWM 2010-2011 54 5.0 INTELLIGENT REGION 79 2.3 South East Queensland – Water Resource Planning 55 5.1 NBN Rollout 80 2.4 South East Queensland – Transport and Infrastructure 55 2.5 South East Queensland Important Agricultural Land Areas 56 6.0 TOURISM 82 2.6 South East Queensland Potential for Intensive Livestock 57 6.1 International Visitors 83 6.2 Domestic Visitors 84 3.0 INFRASTRUCTURE 58 6.3 Domestic Daytrips 85 3.1 Queensland State Infrastructure Plan 59 3.2 Western Corridor Industrial Estate Overview 60 7.0 CONCLUSION 86 3.3 Bromelton SDA Report 61 3.4 GWIZ Industrial Estate 62 3.5 Willowbank Industrial Park 62 ATTACHMENT B – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION & PARTNERSHIPS 3.6 Citiswich Business Park 63 8.0 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION 88 3.7 Redbank Motorway Estate 63 3.8 Swanbank Enterprise Park 64 8.1 Developing and Implementing Regional Roadmaps 88 3.9 Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area 65 8.2 Update Consultation with Regional Stakeholders 88 3.10 Beaudesert Town Centre Bypass 66 8.3 Project Proposals 89 3.11 Mt Lindesay Beaudesert Transport 66 8.4 Assessing and Supporting Proposals 90 3.12 Cunningham Highway Amberley Intersection 67 8.5 Assistance from Other Levels 90 3.13 Brisbane River East Flood Mitigation Access Project 67 3.14 Brisbane Valley Highway 68

3.15 Kilcoy Bypass 69 REFERENCES 3.16 Beaudesert to Salisbury Rail Network 70 9.0 LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 91

Roadmap 2016-2020 3 Images appearing in this document:

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COVER – Clockwise from Top: Page 19: Redbank Motorway Estate, North Looking Page 63: Citiswich Business Park – Ipswich Region. Wivenhoe Dam – Somerset Region; F/A-18 Hornet South – Ipswich Region. – Ipswich Region; Mountain Stream, Tamborine Page 66: Truck – Stock Image. Mountain – Scenic Rim Region; and Agriculture, Page 20: Bushwalking Lamington National Park Laidley – Lockyer Region. – Scenic Region. Page 68: Warrego Brisbane Valley Way Interchange – Ipswich Region (Courtesy of Ann Longford). Page 5: RDAIWM Chair, Ms Kathy Bensted. Page 22: Somerset Dam – Somerset Region. Page 73: F/A-18 – Ipswich Region (Courtesy of RAAF). Page 6-7: Clockwise from Top: Page 28: Wild Lime Cooking School finger limes; Toogoolawah Cattle Sales – Somerset Region; Ipswich Witches Chase Cheese Tamborine Mountain; Page 78: USQ Campus, Springfield – Ipswich Region Art Gallery – Ipswich Region; View from Cunningham’s and Wild Lime Cooking School local produce (Courtesy of ICCC). Lookout, Laidley – Scenic Rim Region; and Agriculture, – Scenic Rim Region. Laidley – Lockyer Region. Page 79: Fire Station 101 – Ipswich Region Page 29: Fordsdale Horseback Adventures (Courtesy of Chad Renando). Page 9: Orion Landscape Spine, Springfield – Lockyer Region. – Ipswich Region. Page 80: NBN Rollout – Stock Image. Page 30: Beetroot – Lockyer Region and Page 10: Somerset Scene – Somerset Region. Tomatoes – Lockyer Region. Page 82: Chinese couples with horses, Spicers Hidden Vale – Lockyer Region (Courtesy of Tourism & Events Page 12: Innes Larkin, Mt Barney – Scenic Rim Region. Queensland – Photographer Paul Broben). Page 31: Willowbank Raceway – Ipswich Region.

Page 13: Winery Man – Ipswich Region. Page 85: Tree Top Walk, O’Reilly’s – Scenic Rim Region Page 32: University of Queensland – Ipswich Region. (Courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Page 14: Derrel Farms Grantham – Lockyer Region – Photographer Eddie Safarik). and Citiswich Business Park – Ipswich Region. Page 33: Cable Guy – Stock Image. Page 86: Countryside Around Somerset Dam Page 17: Bromelton SDA Development Scheme Map Page 34: Lake Dyer – Lockyer Region. – Somerset Region (Courtesy of Tourism & Events – Ipswich Region. Queensland – Photographer Paul Ewart). Page 41: Peppers Horse Riding – Lockyer Region. Page 18: Corn Field at Mulgowie Farming Company Page 92: Elabana Falls Lamington National Park – Lockyer Region. Page 58: Rail – Stock Image. – Scenic Rim Region.

4 Roadmap 2016-2020 1.0 MESSAGE FROM THE RDA IPSWICH & WEST MORETON CHAIR

As Chair, I am very pleased to present the Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton Regional Roadmap 2016-2020. This revised living document not only fulfils our requirement with the Australian Government, but reaffirms the RDA Ipswich & West Moreton priorities and identifies the unique characteristics of our region. This Regional Roadmap is a long term framework that focuses on the economic development of the region. Regional Development Australia is a partnership between the Australian, State and local governments, to strengthen and sustain regional communities. Members of the committee come from across the four local government areas of Ipswich, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim, with Council representatives and regional volunteers having extensive networks, knowledge and experience in regional development and services. With this base, RDA Ipswich & West Moreton seeks to achieve a vision that supports the desires and aspirations of the various communities in the region, while recognising that our future is intricately linked to the wider South East Queensland (SEQ). The vision for the Ipswich and West Moreton region is:

“In 2024 the Ipswich and West Moreton region This Regional Roadmap documents our five economic development themes has been able to successfully negotiate a and informs our vision for the region as well as priorities identified for the upcoming years. Substantial funding through all levels of government has also balance between protection of natural assets been secured to support local and regional projects, helping the region grow and facilitating economic growth.” to become sustainable and vibrant. You, our stakeholders, have kept us informed on what you consider are this On behalf of the RDA Ipswich & West Moreton committee, we also thank region’s priorities. These priorities contribute to the successes of National and you, the community for your input and vision, which will ensure that Ipswich South East Queensland objectives for regional development, infrastructure and West Moreton remains the focus for all stakeholders in terms of business and planning. RDA Ipswich & West Moreton will continue to advocate and growth, productivity, community wellbeing and sustainability. assist the integration of multi-government efforts in relation to these priorities Regards, to achieve your visions and goals. Since the inception of RDA Ipswich & West Moreton in 2009, the committee Kathy Bensted has been delighted with what has been achieved for the region and what can Chair be achieved for the future. Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton Inc.

Roadmap 2016-2020 5 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In the Ipswich and West Moreton region, the Regional Development Australia footprint comprises the western half of South East Queensland (SEQ) between Toowoomba to the west, Sunshine Coast to the north, Brisbane to the east and Gold Coast/NSW border to the south. This region encompasses significant diversity, with urban hubs and substantial areas of agricultural and recreational land. It has some of Queensland’s largest areas of developable industrial land and master planned communities, whilst in close proximity to ports, road and rail networks. The region – around 13,000 km2 – encompasses the City of Ipswich and the three regional councils of Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Somerset. There is above average population growth forecast, with an expected population of 533,282 residents by 2031(1). Collectively, this presents an opportunity to service demands for a diverse range of economic, social and environmental essentials. But also, this will put enormous pressure on resources, service capability and infrastructure. Ipswich has a high diversity of businesses including construction, defence, retail trade, transport-postal-warehousing, rental-hiring-real estate services and professional-scientific-technical services. Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset have a large agriculture-forestry industry sector as well as those business categories similar to Ipswich. The region has a strong sense of cultural heritage and is home to people from varying cultural backgrounds and nationalities. Residents come from 115 different ethnic backgrounds, speaking 84 languages. It is centrally located to support the expansion of Queensland’s major capital and South East Queensland. The region is connected by major highways and transport links including the Warrego, Cunningham, Mount Lindesay, Brisbane Valley, D’Aguilar and Centenary Highways and the Ipswich Motorway. The RDAIWM Regional Roadmap sets the direction for economic growth for the coming decades for the Ipswich and West Moreton region as well as identifying priorities towards 2020.

1 Queensland regional profile Ipswich City LGA. Queensland Govt. Statistician’s Office. 2016.

6 Roadmap 2016-2020 In all of these initiatives, RDA Ipswich & West Moreton seeks to add value to the current and planned work by Australian, Queensland and local government agencies involved in supporting the region. RDAIWM will partner with the communities of Ipswich and West Moreton to achieve our vision by supporting projects and activities that fall under one or more of the following five economic development themes:

ŠŠ Food and agriculture Supporting growth for globally competitive food production and value adding industries in the region.

ŠŠ Infrastructure Investing in the critical infrastructure needed to support growth in a large region that covers from rural through to urban areas. This will include transport and logistics, road, rail, energy and water supply.

ŠŠ Growth sectors Creating a balanced, growth economy for the region covering a range of key industries including manufacturing, defence, master planned communities, education, health, retail and services.

ŠŠ Intelligent region Building the capability of the region to innovate and be an active participant in the growing knowledge economy. This will also include the NBN roll-out and telecommunication infrastructure.

ŠŠ Tourism Expanding tourism and attracting more visitors to the region for leisure, sport and a high quality tourist experience.

Roadmap 2016-2020 7 . High quality agricultural land . Competing for new investment for growth . Funds for infrastructure to . Largest defence base in Australia support development supported by three levels of Government . Impact of digital and . Industrial zones for industry expansion technology disruption . Creating jobs to keep pace with . Fast growing population base population projections . Master planned communities . Lifting the skill level

STRENGTHS CHALLENGES

OPPORTUNITIES PRIORITY AREAS 2016-2020

. Education and training to support . Food production and value adding economic growth . Invest in infrastructure that is a catalyst . Innovation and entrepreneurship to for growth access market opportunities . New investment in growth sectors and . Support for growth throughout the region zones in the region . Development of food, defence, rail, . ‘Intelligent region’ with a leading manufacturing, tourism, equine and approach to technology and the the knowledge businesses knowledge economy . Future employment opportunities . Tourism destination region

8 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.0 VISION FOR THE REGION

RDA Ipswich & West Moreton seeks to achieve a vision that supports the The region is renowned for its resilience, having adapted to and managed desires and aspirations of the various communities in the region while changes such as population growth, major flood events, business expansion recognising that our future is inextricably tied to the wider South East and changing technologies, whilst maintaining its unique individuality. Queensland (SEQ). It will not be possible to achieve this vision without the commitment and The vision for RDA Ipswich & West Moreton is: collaboration of all key stakeholders in the Ipswich and West Moreton region. “In 2024 the Ipswich and West Moreton region The vision has been derived to complement the ‘vision statements’ from all levels of government and the local communities. Each of these stakeholders has been able to successfully negotiate a has identified their own visions for SEQ and our respective local government balance between protection of natural assets areas, with the elements common including: and facilitating economic growth.” ŠŠ a focus on economic development Our region is recognised as integral to the economic, social and Š a desire to encourage diversity environmental wellbeing of the larger SEQ. Š – economic, cultural, landscapes, communities and housing Ipswich and West Moreton provides diverse lifestyle opportunities for Š the need for collaboration between government, business and community people to live, a burgeoning economy that attracts business from all sectors Š and its natural assets are managed for the benefit of all. ŠŠ the need to protect rural lifestyles and the agricultural industry ŠŠ fostering growth in technology and innovative sectors of the economy

There are a number of keystone indicators which can be used to monitor the progress in achieving the vision:

ŠŠ economic development – new investment in existing and emerging industry sectors ŠŠ regional prosperity – an increase in the gross regional product ŠŠ economic growth rate consistent with population projections ŠŠ becoming known as an ‘Intelligent Region’ that is an active and growing participant in the national and global knowledge economy ŠŠ an unemployment rate lower than the greater SEQ region

Roadmap 2016-2020 9 The extensive significance of the natural and industrial assets of the Ipswich and West Moreton region means that there is a strong interdependency between them and the SEQ region overall. That is, the progress of our region is dependent on the progress of SEQ and vice versa. In the next two decades, the Ipswich and West Moreton region will create new employment and business opportunities within its own boundaries as well as supporting growth in South East Queensland including the Darling Downs and the Surat Basin and Wide Bay Burnett. This region will be a growth zone characterised by long term goals such as:

ŠŠ a leader in food value adding and food exporting ŠŠ a sought after tourism and leisure destination ŠŠ new and revitalised town and city centres that attract new business, more residents and maintains a contemporary lifestyle ŠŠ a major defence destination that is preferred for its lifestyle and its ability to support defence facility growth ŠŠ an attractive destination for new investment for young entrepreneurs and leaders ŠŠ a high growth zone that out performs other regions on knowledge and industrial competitiveness

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Roadmap 2016-2020 11 4.0 RDA OPERATIONS IN IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON

4.1 Role of RDA There is a range of opportunities whereby RDA Ipswich & West Moreton can influence the achievement of our vision for the region. The following table outlines the various roles that the RDA can undertake to progress regional development, relative to the current priorities and initiatives that are emerging.

ROLE ACTIVITIES

Advocate Promote regional economic development themes

Supporter Endorse initiatives and projects that promote development

Mentor Inform businesses and governments of the opportunities available for regional development

Facilitator Facilitate discussions regarding regional priorities

Partnership Broker Bring government and business together

Project Broker Support financially or in-kind, projects initiated by others, that support economic growth

The National key outcomes for all Regional Development Australia committees are:

1. Maintain a 3-5 year regional plan that focuses on economic development of the region and takes account of Australian, State/Territory and local government plans. 2. Provide advice to the Australian Government on critical issues affecting each region. 3. Advise on priority activities that will drive regional economic development and take advantage of comparative advantages, based on consultation and engagement with community leaders. 4. Assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources, including the Australian Government’s $1bn National Stronger Regions Fund. 5. Promote awareness of Australian Government programmes.

12 Roadmap 2016-2020 This Regional Roadmap document responds to the key national outcomes and focuses on:

ŠŠ adding value to the work done at an Australian, State and local government level to support economic growth ŠŠ fostering a regional approach to new investment to support wider economic benefits ŠŠ championing lead initiatives that will boost the competitiveness of the region – continuing RDA’s advocacy for digital skills development for industry and the community ŠŠ working with the region to identify investment in infrastructure or new ventures that provide a catalyst for significant growth in the region

The RDA Committee are leaders in the community and their support for the Regional Roadmap creates dialogue on and support for, priorities that will support economic and employment growth.

Roadmap 2016-2020 13 4.2 Current Support for SEQ Regional Development Initiative 4.3 Contributing to the National Agenda The South East Queensland Regional Development Australia Initiative is an The Ipswich and West Moreton region is well-placed to position outcome of the seven RDAs from South East Queensland and one RDA from itself as a leading Australian region, capable of delivering significant Northern NSW including how this broader region will respond to the opportunities outcomes in areas of high national priorities. This will also relate to afforded by the massive growth in Asia. By 2025 Asia is likely to account for the implementation of the Australian Government’s Partnership for approximately half of global economic output, with China alone accounting for Regional Growth. around one quarter of global economic output. (2) Around two thirds of Australia’s export earnings come from Australia in general and South East Queensland are well placed to benefit from regional industries such as agriculture, tourism, retail, services and the opportunities offered by the Asian Century. The Initiative has developed manufacturing. Australia’s regions are also integral to our values and an SEQ Regional Development Framework and Consortia Delivery Strategy sense of identity, which come from our unique and diverse culture, which recommends actions from SEQ RDAs in the areas of: landscape, history and people. The Australian Government, through their relevant Department’s ŠŠ Smart Manufacturing Specialisations contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all ŠŠ Transport and Logistics Australians by assisting regions to realise their potential and manage their own futures. To do this, the Departments will work in partnership Š Regional Indicators Š with regional, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. ŠŠ Digital Capacity ŠŠ Human Capital 2 South East Queensland Regional Development Initiative. 2016.

14 Roadmap 2016-2020 4.3.1 Partnership for Regional Growth 4.3.2 Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper Partnership for Regional Growth delivers the foundations to support The Australian Government’s vision is to build a more profitable, more strong families, strong communities, strong businesses and a strong resilient and more sustainable agriculture sector to help drive a stronger economy. The Australian Government is working with communities Australian economy. to build a stronger Australia. Australia’s strength comes from the contributions of people, businesses and local economies from right The Government is focused on agricultural policies that will achieve nine across the nation. That is why the Australian Government is committed principles, with better returns at the farm gate being the primary focus. to partnering with Australia’s regions to pursue and seize economic To achieve this, the Government is committed to five key priorities: development opportunities. 1. A fairer go for farm businesses, to keep families on the farm as ŠŠ Strong Businesses – Strong businesses provide the foundations the cornerstone of agriculture, by creating a stronger business of a strong economy. The Australian Government wants to partner environment with better regulation, healthier market competition, with business. Australia’s small businesses are the engine room of more competitive supply chains and an improved tax system. our economy 2. Building 21st Century water, transport and communications Š Strong Communities – A strong Australia is built on Š infrastructure that supports efficient movement of our produce, strong communities: access to suppliers and markets and production growth. ŠŠ National Stronger Regions Fund – to support priority 3. Strengthening our approach to drought and risk management, economic and infrastructure projects across Australia with a including providing the tools to facilitate more effective risk major focus on strengthening our regions by improving the management by farmers and a long-term approach to drought that productivity, employment and workforce skills of Australians incorporates provision of enhanced social and community support ŠŠ Community Development Grants Program – this program for farming families and rural communities and business initiatives supports key infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and for preparedness and in-drought support. viable local and regional economies 4. A smarter approach to farming based on a strong research and ŠŠ Stronger Communities Program – small capital projects that development system that underpins future productivity growth; will deliver social benefits to communities across Australia for and effective natural resource policy that achieves a cleaner identified high priority projects that improve local participation environment as part of a stronger Australia. and cohesion 5. Access to premium markets through the availability of a large ŠŠ Greater Connectivity – Greater connectivity between Australia’s number of premium export markets open to our produce and a regions, our cities and the world is helping regions across Australia strong biosecurity system that maintains our favourable plant and contribute to their full potential via infrastructure upgrades and the animal health status. construction of safe and reliable roads ŠŠ Strong Families – Strong families are central to securing Australia’s future. Support for rural and remote families is an important feature, including recognising the extra challenges families face in accessing childcare and early learning

Reference www.infrastructure.gov.au Reference http://agwhitepaper.agriculture.gov.au

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Schedule 2—Bromelton SDA designation map

4.4 Incorporating State Government Objectives Advance Queensland is a comprehensive suite of programs, based on international evidence of ‘what works’ and is designed to create the knowledge-based jobs of the future, drive productivity improvements and build on our natural advantages. It will help position the state as an attractive investment destination with a strong innovation and entrepreneurial culture. Advance Queensland will position Queensland as a place where entrepreneurs, industry, universities and government work collaboratively to turn great ideas into investable products and growing businesses that create the jobs of the future. Advance Queensland includes investing $180m over four years to create the knowledge based jobs of the future:

ŠŠ $50m Advance Queensland Best and Brightest Fund, which will develop, attract and retain world-class talent both scientific and entrepreneurial ŠŠ $46m Advance Queensland Future Jobs Strategy that will open the door to new industry/ research collaborations, tackle the big innovation challenges, focus on translation and deliver 10 year roadmaps for industries with global growth potential ŠŠ $76m Business Investment Attraction package, which will encourage a new wave of Queensland start-ups, support proof-of-concept projects and attract co-investment through the Business Development Fund ŠŠ $8m will be set aside to give us flexibility to respond as new opportunities arise, especially as we develop roadmaps with industry partners

Reference http://advance.qld.gov.au

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Bromelton State Development Area: Development scheme - 38 -

Schedule 2—Bromelton SDA designation map

4.4.1 Building Our Regions The new $200m Building our Regions Regional Infrastructure Fund (Building our Regions) is a targeted infrastructure program for local government projects. The primary purpose of the Building our Regions program is to provide funding for critical infrastructure in regional areas of the state, while also supporting jobs, fostering economic development and improving the liveability of regional communities. As the Building our Regions program has a regional focus, the program is open only to regional local governments, including the non-urban councils of South East Queensland – Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset Regional Councils.

Reference www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/regional-development/building-our-regions.html

4.4.2 Regional Capital Fund This Fund is open to local governments of provincial cities and surrounding rural areas. Eligibility for funding under the Regional Capital Fund has been determined on geographical grounds using the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Remoteness Structure. Three main types of infrastructure projects that are eligible for funding include:

ŠŠ transport infrastructure (airports, marine projects and roads) ŠŠ flood mitigation infrastructure (levees and drainage works) ŠŠ critical community infrastructure (water, waste water and sewerage)

Reference www.statedevelopment.qld.gov

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Bromelton State Development Area: Development scheme - 38 - 4.5 South East Queensland Regional Plan 4.6 The Value of Working With Local Government The purpose of the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009–2031 RDAIWM recognises that cooperation and collaboration with local (SEQ Regional Plan) is to manage regional growth and change in the most government authorities is critical in undertaking regional development sustainable way to protect and enhance quality of life in the region. The activities in the Ipswich and West Moreton region. Considering this, RDAIWM state government reviewed the South East Queensland Regional Plan have aspired to create a Regional Roadmap that respects the needs of local 2005-2026 (SEQ Regional Plan 2005) to determine the appropriate action government and offers value-adding to their activities. to address emerging regional growth management issues – continued This can be best created by acknowledging that all local governments, high population growth, housing affordability, transport congestion, regardless of their operating context (location), experience the same climate change and employment generation. regulatory environment. For example, all local governments must prepare The SEQ Regional Plan refines and modifies the strategic directions, a Corporate Plan. principles and policies of the SEQ Regional Plan 2005 to respond to Strategic planning is the formal consideration of a local government’s emerging issues. future. Local governments are required to have several planning documents Population and housing projections have been extended to 2031 and the that link together to make up the overall future sustainability plan of the implications for accommodating growth in SEQ have been examined. local government. The Local Government Act 2009 requires local governments to develop the Reference www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/seq/regional-plan-2009/ following plans: seq-regional-plan-2009.pdf ŠŠ corporate plan ŠŠ long-term financial forecast ŠŠ long-term asset management plan ŠŠ annual budget ŠŠ annual operational plan

The planning cycle for these plans range from short-term to long-term (1-10 years). They represent the strategic planning of a local government by defining:

ŠŠ goals ŠŠ direction ŠŠ allocation of resources, capital and people

18 Roadmap 2016-2020 5.0 ANALYSIS OF THE REGION

The following regional overview was development in conjunction with the The Ipswich and West Moreton region consists of four local authorities – Queensland Department of State Development and gives a description of Ipswich City Council, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Somerset Regional the main features of the Ipswich and West Moreton region. Councils and is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Through this whole-of-region context, the RDAIWM committee is able Ipswich is the fastest growing city in Queensland and is the administrative to highlight the key issues that the region faces, as well as to identify the and services centre for the western section of the South East Queensland. emerging opportunities and build upon challenges. The current expansion of the RAAF Base Amberley will see a significant increase in airbase personal and additional spending on defence infrastructure. Greater Springfield is Australia’s largest master-planned city 2014-2015 Gross Regional Product (GRP) and remains a key economic driver in the western corridor. Ripley Valley will also continue to have a significant effect on both the population and the Ipswich and West Moreton – $11,604m (3) regional economy. The Lockyer Valley is one of the most important food bowl areas in Australia, supplying the majority of Australia’s vegetable requirements during the winter Somerset $759m months and typically accounts for 25% of Queensland’s total horticultural production. Significant industry opportunities continue to emerge in the region including specialist food processing, food packaging, transport and storage, construction and new agri-tourism developments. The Scenic Rim’s primary businesses are in agriculture and horticultural production, equine and the tourism sector. The Bromelton State Lockyer Valley $1,338m Development Area is located a few kilometres west of Beaudesert and is proposed to be one of Queensland’s largest transport and logistics precincts. Lake Somerset or Somerset Dam, is located within the Somerset Regional Council area and ranks among the top five angling spots in Queensland. Scenic Rim $1,554m The main source of employment in the Somerset region is agriculture. Ipswich $7,953m

3 National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR). 2014/2015.

Roadmap 2016-2020 19 5.1 Key Features of the Region Located to the west of the capital city of Brisbane, the prosperity of South East Queensland is inextricably linked to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Ipswich and West Moreton region. The significance of this region to the broader SEQ region is best illustrated through the following key facts. The Ipswich and West Moreton region:

ŠŠ Contains the City of Ipswich ŠŠ The region has a strong cultural ŠŠ Contains existing or proposed and other main towns heritage and recognises regionally significant industry including Springfield, traditional land ownership of parks including Bromelton, Beaudesert, Tamborine, Indigenous communities Carole Park, Redbank Canungra, Boonah, Laidley, Motorway Estate, Swanbank Gatton, Fernvale, Lowood, ŠŠ Contains more than 53% of Enterprise Park, Citiswich, Esk, Toogoolawah and Kilcoy the SEQ region’s good quality Wulkuraka/Karabin, Purga, agriculture land – the region ŠŠ Forms more than 58% of the Ebenezer and potential for land area of the SEQ region being home to the Lockyer the Gatton West Industry – the region covers an area Valley food bowl, regarded 2 Zone (GWIZ) of 13,000 km as one of the ten most fertile ŠŠ Has a population of 302,124 valleys in the world ŠŠ Is traversed and connected by (2016) to grow to 641,251 (2036) seven main road transport links Š Contains the waterways Š – the Brisbane Valley, D’Aguilar, ŠŠ Contains 58% of the of seven valleys – Stanley, Warrego, Cunningham, Mount region’s areas of high Brisbane, Lockyer, Bremer, Lindesay and Centenary ecosystem functions Fassifern, Logan and Albert Highways and the Ipswich Š Wivenhoe Dam and Š Š Encompasses world heritage Motorway and is connected by Somerset Dam (combined Š capacity of over 2m ML) areas of National and three rails lines, two of which International significance, carry major freight ŠŠ Has more than 39% of the including the World Heritage industrial land for SEQ ŠŠ Two major universities Gondwana Rainforests (University of Southern ŠŠ Home to two of SEQ’s largest master planned communities ŠŠ Home to Australia’s largest Queensland Ipswich and and future growth areas Defence Base at Amberley Springfield and University (Greater Springfield and with 5,800 Air Force, Army of Queensland Gatton) and Ripley Valley) and civilian personnel TAFE Queensland South West

Reference Queensland Govt. Statistician’s Office. Queensland Treasury. Queensland Regional Profile.

20 Roadmap 2016-2020 5.2 Local Government in Ipswich and West Moreton Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset

GRP $7,953m $1,554m $1,338m $759m

Size (km2) 1,090.2 km2 4,254.5 km2 2,272.4 km2 5,382.5 km2

Overview Temperature range (°C) 13.2°C to 26.0°C 12.2°C to 24.6°C 12.0°C to 24.8°C 13.1°C to 25.1°C

Annual rainfall (mm) 870mm 959mm 811mm 909mm 2015 Estimated Resident Population 196,179 persons 41,014 persons 39,811 persons 25,120 persons 2036 Population Projection 484,716 persons 63,396 persons 57,225 persons 35,915 persons 2011 Indigenous Persons (%) 3.80% 2.60% 2.90% 2.80% 2011 Population mobility five years ago (%) 46.70% 39.60% 42.30% 40.30%

Demography 2011 index of socio-economic disadvantage (%) 10.40% 0.40% 0.0% 0.0% 2011 Highest schooling completed year 11/12 (%) 50.80% 47.50% 41.20% 39.10% 2011 Post school qualifications (%) 49.00% 50.30% 45.90% 45.00%

Society 2011 Persons in need of assistance (%) 4.90% 5.40% 5.90% 6.60% 2011 Volunteers 17.00% 22.90% 20.60% 20.90% 2014 Aged Care Services 1,268 places 524 places 254 places 193 places 2015 Early childhood education and care services 151 services 23 services 23 services 15 services 2011 Major Industry Manufacturing Health Care and Agriculture, Forestry Manufacturing Social Assistance and Fishing

2011 Major industry employment rate (%) 14.40% 10.70% 12.20% 13.60% Economic

Performance 2010/14 Registered Businesses 7,965 4,161 2,936 2,004 2015 Police stations 7 7 3 5 2015 Ambulance stations 4 5 2 3 2015 Fire stations (excludes rural fire brigade) 6 8 4 4 Services, Hospitals

Emergency Emergency 2015 Schools (public and private) 67 28 26 19 Schools and 2015 Hospitals (public and private) 6 2 2 2

Reference Queensland Office of Economic and Statistical Research, Regional Profile 2015. Based on ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing. ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing, Socio Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA). ABS 2010-11 Agricultural Census. Roadmap 2016-2020 21 5.3 Future Regional Growth Industries RDAIWM has identified five economic themes for projected growth. With this growth comes, strengths, challenges, needs and wants. With projected growth in human capital and access to international markets, Ipswich and West Moreton needs to ensure that safe guards are in place to enable the economic and community growth for our region. The five growth industries include: food and agriculture, infrastructure, growth sectors, intelligent region and tourism. These economic themes are inter-woven through transport needs, increased employment and skills, land tenure and export opportunities.

22 Roadmap 2016-2020 5.3.1 Food and Agriculture Food and Agriculture production is a driver for economic progression in the region. Prospects for growth are strong and a regional approach to the sector’s development will deliver increased opportunities, revenue and employment opportunities.

ASPECT DETAIL

Regional Context • High employment • Major supplier region to national food supply chains • Successful exporters with potential for export growth • Niche, gourmet food and wine producers through to very large agricultural producers and food processors • University of Queensland Gatton Campus provides tertiary education and research support to industry

Regional Focus for Growth • New food processing facilities • Increased export capabilities • Leadership role in food innovation and technology

Key and Emerging Issues • Free Trade agreements creating more export opportunities and increased global demand for ‘clean and green’ food products • Leading food production region but lacks a coordinated regional plan for growth • Needed awareness of the region’s capabilities

Regional Risks or Opportunities Opportunity Risk • Food/agriculture is a lead industry employer • Several large operators have export capabilities but other local producers lack export readiness in the region – need to retain and increase • Risk of low visibility in a globally competitive market the sector • Lower qualification profile – need advanced skills to support sector • Cross regional supply opportunity to support • Without development in technology and industry skills, the sector will lose competitiveness processing operations and have less ability to develop value added food products

Impact on the Region • Ipswich and West Moreton is a strong food and agriculture region but may not be able to capitalise on growth opportunities • Coordinated regional approach will deliver value – industry capacity building, increased industry scale and improved regional export opportunities

Roadmap 2016-2020 23 5.3.2 Infrastructure Infrastructure investment is a driver for growth in the Ipswich and West Moreton region as well as for SEQ. The region is a transport corridor and includes major industrial precincts that will be the drivers for economic and employment growth for decades to come.

ASPECT DETAIL

Regional Context • Ipswich and West Moreton and the Western Corridor will be the main suppliers of industrial land for SEQ growth and development • Precincts and projects are ready for development but upfront costs of trunk infrastructure are a barrier to initial development • The Ipswich and West Moreton region is a major transport corridor for SEQ

Regional Focus for Growth • Transport and logistics infrastructure to support economic growth • Catalyst infrastructure to facilitate new investment • Ipswich construction supply chain initiative – to increase local content

Key and Emerging Issues • Effective road and rail transport is vital for the successful economic development of the Western Corridor of SEQ • As a high population growth area, Ipswich and West Moreton region needs effective passenger transport (road and rail) • Digital infrastructure is critical to support population and economic increases

Regional Risks or Opportunities Opportunities Risks • Improved road and rail transport to support transport efficiency and • Poor quality roads and limited capacity bridges add time and cost management cost to the transportation of regional goods – affecting industry • Quality telecommunications and digital infrastructure to support competitiveness. These include: population and business growth ­ Brisbane Valley Highway • ‘Investment ready’ initiatives include: D’Aguilar Highway Mount Lindesay Highway Ipswich CBD ­ Warrego Highway Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area Cunningham Highway GWIZ access overpass Centenary Highway Beaudesert CBD Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Kilcoy bypass for heavy vehicles Bromelton State Development Area

Impact on the Region • Time and cost efficient road transport supports economic development in Ipswich and West Moreton, Darling Downs, Surat Basin and South East Queensland • New investment and employment growth to match population projections

24 Roadmap 2016-2020 5.3.3 Growth Sectors The region has a diverse industry base and a number of key sectors that can drive growth into the future. Creating opportunities for local suppliers to major facilities or operations, improving capabilities and productivity, as well as building the skills that industry needs will support development.

ASPECT DETAIL

Regional Context • Manufacturing, defence, construction, health, education and transport are all growth sectors in the region • Ipswich City is a major base for industry but growth is needed in smaller centres and across the region • The region is a major supplier of new industrial and commercial land in SEQ • USQ – Ipswich and Springfield • UQ – Gatton

Regional Focus for Growth • Defence – support growth at Amberley RAAF Base and participate in supply chain opportunities • Advanced manufacturing – supply chain opportunities for the New Generation Rollingstock facility • Retail and services – build digital marketing skills • Industry workforce development • Build business networks and capabilities • Opportunities for local businesses in major regional projects

Key and Emerging Issues • Sustainability and growth is important for regional towns and villages to develop local supply chains • Increased job creation is vital to keep pace with population projections • Industry workforce and skills development is essential to support employment opportunities • The region is a major growth zone – industry and population – but coordination is needed to balance employment supply and demand

Regional Risks or Opportunities Opportunities Risks • Provide a competitive environment for new investment • Risk that local employment opportunities will • Attracting new businesses and industry to the region from SMEs through to large not keep pace with the region’s population companies and facilities • Need to remain a competitive destination for • The region is a strategic location with access to key markets – SEQ, Darling Downs new investment and Surat, interstate • The region needs industrial and commercial areas • Business and sector retention and growth in the region

Impact on the Region • Retention and growth of businesses • Attraction of new businesses • Employment growth • Local job creation to reduce journey time from work to home

Roadmap 2016-2020 25 5.3.4 Intelligent Region This theme focuses on building higher levels skills and jobs in the region and proactively building capability to participate in the burgeoning global knowledge economy. This focus is an important one for the region and addresses a current regional weakness.

ASPECT DETAIL

Regional Context • Existing leadership by Ipswich City Council in providing access to and building regional skills • Emerging group of young innovators and IT start-ups in the region • Quality lifestyle in the region is attracting professionals and artists

Regional Focus for Growth • Access to effective internet and telecommunications services is essential for business operations and community development • Ipswich City’s leadership in using digital technologies and innovation is recognised • Encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and technology skills to boost the region’s participation in the knowledge economy • Digital and telecommunications infrastructure to support business

Key and Emerging Issues • Trend for professionals and people in the creative industries and knowledge business, to move to high quality lifestyle areas • Digital and technology disruption is affecting traditional business models • The digital economy contributes about 14% of Queensland’s Gross State Product and is a key driver for economic growth and industry competitiveness in a changing global marketplace

Regional Risks or Opportunities Opportunities Risks • Build on the success of Ipswich as a global leader in • Lack of high quality telecommunications, digital and NBN Intelligent Communities infrastructure is a barrier to business operation • Improve industry competitiveness in the knowledge economy • Lack of STEM and digital skills will have an adverse impact on the growth by boosting skills in science, technology, engineering and region’s competitiveness – impacting negatively on regional revenue, maths (STEM) employment and business failure rates • Create digital hubs in the region that support the growth of knowledge • Businesses either not embracing or upgrading available technology economy businesses uptake of digital skills and capabilities in both business and wider community

Impact on the Region • Positions the region as a leader in ‘Intelligent’ community capabilities to improve regional competitiveness and support growth in the knowledge economy • Improved STEM skills supports advanced manufacturing and technology intensive sectors e.g. aviation, rail, manufacturing, professional services; and creates high value jobs in the region

26 Roadmap 2016-2020 5.3.5 Tourism Tourism is a growth industry in the region. While the region has a lower profile compared to Brisbane, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, it offers a very diverse range of activities very close to the major population and tourism centres of SEQ. New tourism investment is being attracted to the region and there is significant potential for development.

ASPECT DETAIL

Regional Context • Tourism supports local centres and villages • Wide range of activities from adventure sport, drive and cycle tourism, RV facilities, luxury resorts, historical centres and scenic environment • High quality natural environment and major dams • Tourism linking agriculture • Café and lifestyle culture supports tourism and recreation

Regional Focus for Growth • New investment in tourist accommodation and activities/ attractions • Increase visitor numbers, length of stay and spend • Build on the quality of visitor experience • Better regional connections, trails and regional cross-marketing

Key and Emerging Issues • Population growth and increased visitors to Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coast • The region lacks major attractions and 4 to 5 star accommodation • The industry is made up of a diverse range of operators

Regional Risks or Opportunities Opportunities Risks • Raise the tourism profile of Ipswich and West Moreton • While industry is actively marketing, the • Potential to attract new tourism investment to a high quality scenic region region needs to improve its conversion of visitor potential from nearby regions • Quality and range of the region’s tourism experiences and product have the potential to attract more visitors, increase the length of stay • Industry has a strong reliance on SME businesses – a sector with a higher risk • Equine precinct, racing training facility and equine sector investment in the region of business failure • Accommodation, events, trails, sports and recreation, agri-tourism

Impact on the Region • Tourism growth potential is significant and can boost economies and employment in towns and villages • New investment in major facilities (5 star Brookwater Golf and Spa Resort) and new attractions will create critical mass to support future tourism development in the region

Roadmap 2016-2020 27 6.0 REGIONAL PRIORITIES

The Ipswich and West Moreton communities, industries and businesses have much to offer across the five economic themes of:

ŠŠ Food and Agriculture ŠŠ Infrastructure ŠŠ Growth Sectors ŠŠ Intelligent Region ŠŠ Tourism

The region is uniquely well placed to respond to National, State and local agendas and doing so will help attract public and private funding into the region. This Chapter provides an overview of each economic theme covering:

ŠŠ drivers and emerging issues that will impact on opportunities for economic development ŠŠ regional risks to economic growth which might include skills, labour force or business capabilities ŠŠ opportunities that can support regional growth ŠŠ an assessment of current conditions and the potential for economic development

28 Roadmap 2016-2020 6.1 Cross-Regional Linkages SEQ RDA Initiative It is important to acknowledge that RDAIWM should not operate in isolation, as some The South East Queensland Regional Development Australia projects and priorities span the boundaries of the statistical areas on which RDAs Initiative is the outcome of eight RDAs from South East are established. Ipswich and West Moreton borders another nine RDAs, seven in Queensland and one RDA from Northern NSW identifying Queensland and two in New South Wales. issues that cut across the boundaries of individual RDAs. Engagement with and leverage of neighbouring RDA committees is likely to benefit Š Smart Manufacturing Specialisations RDAIWM when they seek to deliver such key infrastructure to the region. This includes Š the South East Queensland Council of Mayors and the SEQ RDA Initiative. ŠŠ Transport and Logistics ŠŠ Regional Indicators SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND COUNCIL OF MAYORS ŠŠ Digital Capacity Š Human Capital Mission Š ŠŠ Consistently delivering better regional funding, policy and collaborative outcomes for the Mayors, Councils and communities of South East Queensland (SEQ). 6.2 Identification of Regional Priorities Goals While each local government authority has developed and ŠŠ Advocate for a better resourced SEQ region with world standard infrastructure to is implementing its economic development plan, there is support economic development considerable value to be unlocked by adopting priorities ŠŠ Influence other levels of government to ensure that their policy and legislative that have a regional focus. RDAIWM can play an important positions support SEQ regional growth facilitation role in assisting and advocating government and industry to fulfil their vision. ŠŠ Collaborate in effective and innovative cooperative programs across the SEQ region Though this section summarises feedback from consultations Priorities and Projects with LGAs, chambers of commerce, SMEs as well as large ŠŠ Regional Planning employers, it is important to note that other priorities may develop over the coming years as ideas and community Š Housing Affordability Š attitudes change. ŠŠ Infrastructure ŠŠ Water Reform ŠŠ Environment and Sustainability ŠŠ Rural Communities Trail Bikes ŠŠ Drought Resistant Turf

Reference Council of Mayors, South East Queensland.

Roadmap 2016-2020 29 6.2.1 Food and Agriculture Supporting growth for a globally competitive food production and food value adding industry in the region.

KEY NOMINATED PROJECTS

Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset

Rural Economic Development Todd Bridge National Food and Training Increase access to recycled water Strategy including support for: – Replacement of the existing Innovation Centre for agriculture producers 38m timber bridge • Traditional rural industries Lockyer Valley On-ground works Toogoolawah Condensery Cavell Bridge • New and emerging Assist the ‘Protein Precinct – Replacement of the existing Regional Food Sector Strategy opportunities (hydroponics, Initiative’ through enhanced 17m timber bridge high value timber, Direct export markets export opportunities carbon capture/offset) Ferguson Reserve Bridge Beetroot Cannery • Value add opportunities – Replacement of the 16m one lane timber bridge Review of Good Quality Agricultural Land (GQAL) Josephville bridge – replacement of the existing timber bridge Church Bank Weir road – replacement of low level floodway

30 Roadmap 2016-2020 6.2.2 Infrastructure Investing in the critical infrastructure needed to support growth in a large region that covers rural through to urban areas.

KEY NOMINATED PROJECTS

Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset

Norman Street Bridge Stage One Beaudesert town centre bypass GWIZ – Transport and Additional overtaking lanes Boonah Road to Mt Lindesay logistics infrastructure on the D’Aguilar and Ipswich Performing Arts Centre Highway (Stage 2) Brisbane Valley Highways Lockyer Valley Showgrounds Ipswich Motorsport Precinct Mt Lindesay Highway Upgrade Events Precinct Replacement of timber bridges Fast track passenger rail – between Rosia Road and Chambers Flat Road Phillips Grantham Overpass Implementation of Kilcoy Bypass • Springfield to Redbank Plains on the D’Aguilar Highway Boonah-Beaudesert Road Teviot Laidley flood mitigation • Ipswich to Ripley Brook Causeway, Coulsen and resilience Monsildale beef area heavy vehicle access project Cunningham Highway – Upgrade to existing structure Regional Rail Services Realignment – Amberley Upgrade of the Brisbane Valley Road corridor through SDA Interchange upgrade Highway – Blacksoil to Blackbutt site, between the Mt Lindesay Highway at Woodhill and Boonah-Beaudesert Road at Bromelton Bromelton House road upgrade

31 6.2.3 Growth Sector Creating a balanced, growth economy for the region covering a range of key industries: health, education, industry, aviation.

KEY NOMINATED PROJECTS

Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset

Fast track catalytic infrastructure Bromelton State Development National equestrian centre Improvement to health services provision to Ebenezer Regional Area inter-modal freight and in the region Industrial Area logistics hub Gatton CBD storm water infrastructure Brisbane River East Flood Review key infrastructure needs Salisbury to Beaudesert Mitigation Access for Walloon-Rosewood corridor Passenger Rail Service Gatton CBD Revitalisation Withcott water and Strategy to encourage adaptive Melbourne to Brisbane Inland sewerage infrastructure reuse of places of cultural Rail Project (ARTC) heritage significance, including review of BCA (fire rating) and DDA (equitable access) matters

Freight Management Strategy (including road and rail links to ports Southern Freight Rail Corridor) Regional/LGA Water Management Strategy (cuts across all project categories)

32 Roadmap 2016-2020 6.2.4 Intelligent Region Building the capability of the region to innovate and be an active participant in the growing knowledge economy.

KEY NOMINATED PROJECTS

Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset

IT Hub Fire Station 101 Accelerate the NBN rollout High speed digital rollout Advocate for improved NBN

Springfield IT Project – IDEA Eliminate blackspots

Smart City Strategy Education Hubs Strategy (including allied R&D and technology based industries)

Roadmap 2016-2020 33 6.2.5 Tourism Expanding tourism and attracting more visitors to the region for leisure, sport and a high quality tourist experience.

KEY NOMINATED PROJECTS

Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset

Ipswich Ecotourism Plan Vibrant and Active Towns Lockyer bike away and Upgrade of Lowood and Villages cycle network pool complex Ipswich Cultural Tourism Strategy • Tamborine Mountain Gatton RV Park Development of sporting Equestrian Sports Strategy Town Square complex at Fernvale Laidley Pioneer Village and Peri Urban Tourism Strategy • Boonah Town and Museum extension Upgrade and ongoing Events Square maintenance of Rail Trail • Rural Tourism Backpacker and • Eco Tourism • Beaudesert Gateway Precinct hostel accommodation Lake Wivenhoe Bass Fishing Competition • Adventure Sports Upgrades to Gallery Walk National Rowing Centre • Township Opportunities Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Track Ipswich North Precinct Railways Museum Eat Local Week Campaign

34 Roadmap 2016-2020 7.0 RDA ACTIVITIES PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES 7.1 The Need for Policy Accord RDAIWM acknowledges the equally critical roles of the three tiers of For each of the themes in the Regional Roadmap, stakeholders have government in delivering leadership, enablement and the strengthening of identified specific advantages that will support growth in the region. This institutions in regional areas. RDAIWM is therefore determined to ensure that section lists those priorities and the activities that RDA Ipswich & West regional development in Ipswich and West Moreton is aligned with the policy Moreton can undertake to support these projects. objectives set by the three tiers of government. While RDAIWM identifies the five year vision for regional growth, the delivery It is for this reason that the ‘place’ of regional development in Ipswich and of these projects is a collaboration by industry and all tiers of government. West Moreton has been specifically explored with respect to the Australian, Queensland and local government policy. This information will allow RDAIWM has strong relationship with industry and local government and can RDAIWM to determine how well each of the proposed projects fit within a be an advocator and promoter of growth – providing facilitation to support ‘policy accord’ objective – that is, how well they would allow this region to government and industry achieve the vision for the area.

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Roadmap 2016-2020 35 7.2.1 Food and Agriculture

DS VALUE AD S DA T Attract new R EC W J investment in food O O processing to increase H R – Foster a regional P value adding and S approach to new export potential IE food processing T I investment V I T

Establish a C Invest in trunk National Food and A and support Innovation Training A Identify support

Centre to profile the infrastructure to D Assist with infrastructure industry and support attract new investment R grant investment food technology and in food production applications innovation skills and processing development

Lend support Build producers’ to promote capabilities and export capability skills in the building initiatives region to support export growth

36 Roadmap 2016-2020 7.2.2 Infrastructure

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Roadmap 2016-2020 37 7.2.3 Growth Sectors

DS VALUE AD DA TS R EC Regional W J collaboration on O O H Foster a regional R industry sector – P focus on economic Advocate growth strategies S development to for regional IE Support T ensure business and I planning and industry sector V employment benefits infrastructure I all of the region growth – technology T investment Provide flexibility and digital skills, C

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mentoring and R Support effective dialogue on infrastructure networks local business regional workforce engagement with development and major supply chains skilling to meet Encourage current and future major supply Invest in trunk and demand chains and access infrastructure projects to identify that supports growth opportunities to in new or emerging Assist with grant Support increase access for industrial precincts applications and centre based local suppliers funding sources initiatives that for infrastructure improve economic investment and employment outcomes

38 Roadmap 2016-2020 7.2.4 Intelligent Region

DS VALUE AD DA TS R EC Increase W J participation O O Continue RDA’s Implement in STEM skills H R – leadership role to P an Intelligent to boost higher S support ‘Intelligent Region initiative level skills and job IE T Region’ initiatives that boost local opportunities in I V government, business the region I and community T digital skills C A Job creation in

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Support growth D schools-industry STEM in IT, professional R skills initiative to increase Create an services and knowledge these skills and support the environment businesses, increased creation of higher value in the region that links between schools jobs in the region encourages young and technology Advocate for the entrepreneurs, IT focused industries establishment of a start-ups and young region wide Young leaders Entrepreneurs and Leaders group

Roadmap 2016-2020 39 7.2.5 Tourism

DS VALUE AD DA TS R EC W J O Work with O H government at R – P Attract new S Advocate all levels to help investment IE for a regional identify infrastructure T I focus on tourism and planning support V I investments (events, needed for new major Provide a T accommodation, tourism investments competitive Provide C A attractions, trails) investment infrastructure to

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40 Roadmap 2016-2020 8.0 CONCLUSION The Ipswich and West Moreton region has a unique collection of assets Through these economic themes, Ipswich and West Moreton is well placed and advantages, including a diverse economy built on the success of the to take a leading role in delivering on national and state agendas, whilst industrial, construction and agricultural sectors. However, the region is also ensuring maximum wants and needs for our local communities. under increasing social, economic and environmental pressures. It is RDAIWM’s acceptance that this Regional Roadmap will be the starting To achieve the RDAIWM vision of the Ipswich and West Moreton region point to encourage and support those individual regional communities to being able to successfully negotiate a balance between protection of natural work together creatively and willingly in an effort to identify local leadership assets and facilitating economic growth, projects will be needed in the and work towards sustainability. priority areas of: It will also require collection of similar information from the corporate ŠŠ Food and agriculture and/or strategic plans of regional economic organisations, community Supporting growth for globally competitive food production and groups and industries and businesses across Ipswich and West Moreton. value adding industries in the region. We look forward to working with you to ensure Ipswich and West Moreton takes its place as a region offering outstanding value for its ŠŠ Infrastructure own residents, as well as for the nation and state. Investing in the critical infrastructure needed to support growth in a large region that covers from rural through to urban areas. This will include transport and logistics, road, rail, energy and water supply.

ŠŠ Growth sectors Creating a balanced, growth economy for the region covering a range of key industries including manufacturing, defence, master planned communities, education, health, retail and services.

ŠŠ Intelligent region Building the capability of the region to innovate and be an active participant in the growing knowledge economy. This will also include the NBN roll-out and telecommunication infrastructure.

ŠŠ Tourism Expanding tourism and attracting more visitors to the region for leisure, sport and a high quality tourist experience.

Roadmap 2016-2020 41 ATTACHMENT A REGIONAL PROFILE

42 Roadmap 2016-2020 1.0 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION

Contribution by Professor Geoff Cockfield and Dr Chris Noble – University of Southern Queensland.

The Ipswich and West Morton region has a number of characteristics that provide strong foundations for population and economic growth. Proximity to a metropolitan area, particular forms of landscape amenity, proximity to major transport networks and a diverse economic base are all advantages that can be enhanced by policy decisions and local innovation and entrepreneurship. The population growth is evident.

Population growth and composition From 2005 to 2015, the Ipswich and West Moreton (IWM) regional population increased at a greater rate than that for Queensland and Australia. While the most Table 1: Population by proportions and age Source: ABS (2015) rapid growth was in the Ipswich local government area (LGA), at an average of more than 4 percent per year, growth rates in the other IWM LGAs were above the such population profiles have long been treated as a in the more rural LGAs. There are likely to be issues of state and national averages, which is unusual for areas problem, some communities have chosen to focus on access and aspiration but it is also likely to be related to with a high degree of rurality. While this population encouraging the young to develop skills and experience the age profile as discussed above. Hence, considerable growth trend is forecast to continue (see Attachment elsewhere and then sought to attract them or similar change in education levels is possible, for example A: Section 1.2), the growth rates for Ipswich and West people to the community at a later stage. This strategy with technological and management innovations in Moreton, as with that of South East Queensland more works best where regional centres have a reasonable agriculture and strategies to attract entrepreneurs and generally, appear to have declined somewhat from 2014 level of services, an appealing built environment and high-skill workers to regional centres. Furthermore, the to 2016, so there is a case for planning for a range of attractive natural features and recreational activities in presence of tertiary education facilities in a region has growth scenarios. surrounding areas. Some communities have also sought been positively associated with participation in higher ways to benefit more from the experience of older education, both in direct enrolments in the region and The age demographics for the IWM region tend to workers and community members, noting the relatively in establishing the idea of tertiary study as normal. An follow common patterns for Australia. As areas become high rates of volunteering in the more rural IWM LGAs increase in the course options at regional universities, increasingly rural, the proportion of older people in (see table in Attachment A: Section 5.2) or sought to as expected at USQ Ipswich and UQ Gatton for example, the population tends to increase, as indicated by the develop service areas related to aged care. would be expected to increase regional participation in data in Table 1. Ipswich, the most urbanised LGA, has higher education. the highest proportion of 20-30 year olds, followed by Also typical of other areas in Australia, is a pattern the Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset areas related to education levels (see Attachment A: Section Increasing rurality is also associated with lower average (ABS, 2015). A probable cause of this is that young 5.2). The proportion of people with post-school incomes. For the IWM region, average personal income adults tend to migrate to metropolitan areas for further qualifications for Ipswich in 2011, was about the same (2012-13 figures) is lower than the Queensland and education and employment and lifestyle reasons. While as the national average, but this indicator was lower national averages, though the Ipswich area is above

Roadmap 2016-2020 43 the regional average. The proportion of those on age inputs to production within the region and exports from Economic Diversity and Industry Development pensions and disability pensions is higher than the the region. Connectivity to and through the region is also Queensland state average (QGSO, 2016). On the other important to the development of industry clustering and A diverse economic base can help to attract and retain multi-job families and households and insulate hand, housing costs are likely to be lower or much tourism (see Attachment A: Section 6). lower in the more rural areas, than for those living in a region from the effects of structural change or metropolitan areas. Furthermore, the Gini coefficient, For tourism, the IWM has some landscape types that shocks in particular industries. The IWM economy a measure of inequality, is lower for each LGA area than are relatively accessible, close to a large population and is relatively diverse, as seen from the 2011 Census the national average. Ipswich, shows a substantially major air and road terminals and with characteristics data, where there were a number of similar sized lower level of inequality than Queensland or Australian that are in demand. There is demand for places sectors by proportion of employment. Sectors that levels. While this may indicate a low proportion of high for hiking and remote retreat, for rural recreation, each employed 8-13.5 percent of the total workforce income earners, a low level of inequality also suggests especially around bodies of water and for farm were manufacturing, construction, retail trade, public that social exclusion might be low. experiences. To be and remain attractive, each of these administration and safety and health care and social types of landscapes will need to retain their integrity. assistance. In the more rural LGAs, agriculture was similarly important for employment. Urban and rural patterns and connections Then there are the opportunities for additional spending in proximate regional and rural towns that are visually Structural changes within particular industries are One of the major factors contributing to population attractive and have unique events, icons and features, suggested by the data in Attachment A: Section 1.4, growth is the proximity to a metropolitan area. While something recognised in the focus of government with decreases, from 2011 to 2015, in the number of this means there are flows of people and expenditure to programs on developing such centres. Also important businesses in construction, information media and the metro area, IWM has some important institutional in attracting visitors, entrepreneurs and high-skill telecommunications, administrative and support and social countervailing forces that can be used to workers, is good digital connectivity, capacity and services and agriculture, forestry and fishing. There was however, growth in the number of businesses both retain and attract people and expenditure. It has a reliability. Furthermore, public transport, especially major administrative and business hub (Ipswich) with involved in financial insurance services and health care rail, could be an important attractant. The IWM region an identity, economy and infrastructure that preceded and social services, reflecting the general growth in is well suited to the development of a rail network, with the major growth in south-east Queensland. In addition, the services sector. In addition, many of the industries regional centres in something of a semi-circle around there are a number of towns, with origins as rural experiencing structural change, remain important, with Brisbane and a topography that is generally favourable service centres, for example Beaudesert, Gatton and agricultural and construction businesses, for example, to rail construction and maintenance. Sufficient Esk that are close enough to the metro area to gain each comprising more than 17 percent of all businesses rail connections and travel speeds will however some spill-over benefits, while being far enough out in the region (see Attachment A: Section 1.4). The to also retain some service and retail functions and be important in realising full benefits from such number of businesses is however, only one indicator of strong social capital. These anchoring forces can all be development. The areas subject to master planning have structural change. enhanced by having regional centres with attractive built a particular advantage in preparing for rail connections. The data in Table 2 suggest that while the number of environments and unique identities and features. Developments such as intermodal hubs and road and small businesses in the region is decreasing, there The capacity to attract spending and investment is also rail upgrades will increase business opportunities. is an increase in the number of larger and especially facilitated by good transport connectivity through and Upgrades to infrastructure further out from greater medium-sized businesses and high turnover businesses within the region (see Attachment A: Sub-sections 4.4.1, Brisbane, such as the Toowoomba Range Crossing, are notable in the construction and retail industries 5.3.2, 6.1 and 6.2.2). The IWM region has major arterial increase the value of the IWM network. The development (ABS, 2016). There are three important implications roads of national, state and regional significance. Such of an inland freight rail will increase the importance of from a shift towards larger businesses. First, in general road systems are strongly associated with investment the region with its distribution channels, which will help the stability and longevity of businesses tend to increase and employment opportunities through transport and to attract new businesses to the area on a long term with scale. Second, this is especially important for traveller service industries, road maintenance and basis. Hence the importance of the industrial zones and employment in the region. More than 63 percent of upgrade expenditure and the facilitation of transport for transport hubs. businesses do not employ anyone (see Attachment

44 Roadmap 2016-2020 A: Section 1.4) and the proportion in this category is Australia’s largest producers and processors in their arrangements can reduce input costs through bulk greater in the more rural LGAs, notably Somerset. The respective parts of the markets. While the agricultural buying, reduce marketing and transport costs and industries with more businesses that are larger, by industries have a high proportion of businesses that ensure continuity of supply to larger markets. It will number of employees, include manufacturing, retail and do not employ anyone other than the owners, there also be important to ensure that prime agricultural land accommodation and food services. Third, an increase are also a significant number of businesses that continues to be protected from development, with the in larger businesses relative to smaller businesses can employ 20 or more people (see Attachment A: Section additional advantage of maintaining landscape integrity indicate a capacity for businesses to grow within the 1.4). This suggests considerable scope for business for the attraction of tourists, especially in the growing region. The RDA, regional councils and other agencies development, which could be facilitated by: supporting market of food and wine tourism. can then undertake some ‘economic gardening’, in the development of younger farmers; promoting skills helping to create the conditions for growth and to Agricultural enterprises can grow through intensification in and knowledge of, investment appraisal; facilitating nurture businesses through collaborations, information which usually means converting land to some form external investment in agriculture; and supporting provision and skill development. of higher value production. Horticultural crops are cooperation along, or integration of, the steps in supply especially important as they are high value but can An example in the IWM region is agriculture. The region chains. Vertical integration or collaboration helps be grown with relatively efficient water applications. has fertile soils in a relatively high rainfall area allowing businesses through better knowledge of markets, the They are however usually quite perishable and for more reliable production and choice of commodities. identification of supply chain efficiencies and some require highly specialised production equipment so In addition, there are water sources for irrigation. cost reductions. Horizontal (between producers) producers are highly vulnerable to market and cost In the Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich regions collaboration can also be important as shared fluctuations, hence business diversity and horizontal an estimated 30 percent of agricultural businesses use irrigation, with 40 percent for the Logan-Scenic Rim areas (ABS, 2016). Irrigation and other forms of intensification can increase the surety of supply, which is especially important for large domestic and export markets and can provide productivity gains to offset increasing costs of production. The latter is especially important where it is costly to achieve economies of scale. The IWM region has relatively high rural land prices, due to high production potential, influence of urban real estate markets and the demand for rural residential and lifestyle properties. The fertility of the soil, along with relatively good rainfall and access to irrigation water, also increases the range of crops that can be planted, which increases farm business resilience. This is particularly advantageous in the important horticulture industries where demand can be highly variable. The IWM region is also well-placed in agricultural supply chains, with good transport connectivity and proximity to large markets. The region has businesses along each stage of the agri-food supply chain, such as farms, meatworks, packers, processors, freight terminals and retailers, including some of Table 2: Number of businesses by turnover and year Source: ABS (2016)

Roadmap 2016-2020 45 and vertical collaborations will be increasingly Major clusters around agricultural value adding and important. Intensive livestock industries are also an defence, for example, would accelerate the development The IWM region area of growth potential, given the demand for protein of service businesses. The upgrade to Amberley Airbase in domestic and international markets. The IWM region is an investment greater than $1bn (Defence Industries has excellent is well suited to intensive livestock with proximity Queensland, 2015). The improvements are to a range to feed (grain) supplies, processors and markets. of new defence capabilities which means the multiplier Given concerns about livestock waste, odour and effects from the initial government investment is prospects. It has welfare, it is likely that intensive livestock production substantial. The direct benefits include: new personnel will increasingly be located in less populated areas, being permanently employed, personnel required for a diverse range especially where there is little prospect of urban initial construction and sourcing of materials. When development, the infrastructure has low visibility in the complete, the base will have approximately 7000 of industries landscape, nutrients from animal waste can be most personnel (Queensland Times, 2015). The spill-overs easily managed and good quality water is available. include high technology capabilities into the wider which will provide While meeting these requirements can be difficult for economy with the potential for specialised defence individual businesses there is a potential benefit from industry business. Increasing levels of high technology the point of view of distributing regional development are used for defence purposes, requiring engineers resilience in outcomes. These requirements can mean that intensive and specialists for setup, training and maintenance. livestock production can be located in the more remote Interest in technology aside, the community benefits the presence of parts of the region, where farms are larger, soils are from highly paid personnel, with disposable incomes, poorer and the economic base is narrower. That is, it being drawn to the Ipswich centre. These skills can be expected economic may be possible and desirable to encourage the location complementary to the existing technology industries of intensive livestock production to spread the benefits with the benefit that the personnel may be in the of business development throughout the region. region for some time. In general, the long term nature structural change There is also potential to develop smaller businesses of defence planning stimulus to the IWM economy is in other sectors. The data on employment and business reasonably predictable and stable. between now numbers suggest a strong interest in the region in The IWM region has excellent prospects. It has a diverse having and sustaining a business (ABS, 2016). As with range of industries which will provide resilience in and 2031. agriculture, many business owners would benefit from the presence of expected economic structural change access to skills in financial management, marketing and between now and 2031. The development of these supply chain analysis. These skills can be developed industries appear to conform to expectations of market through training or through the collaborations with demands. Markets will be increasingly integrated with others with complementary skills. supply chains requiring high levels of responsiveness Some businesses may particularly benefit from and continuity. Within the regional communities, various forms of clustering, with either virtual or integration between transport, information and actual proximity to related enterprises. Connectivity communication technologies and individual users is built into the master plan in the regional transport will form the basis for how people live and work. and communication infrastructure, which support the Two challenges for the community and planners are location and living of people. The benefits from this incorporating the urban and rural landscape and other include greater opportunity to innovate, to achieve public spaces into residents’ everyday activities so the comparative advantages with lower costs and better region will also be highly desirable for living and second, information access. maintaining the integrity of development plans.

46 Roadmap 2016-2020 1.1 Population by Age and Sex The estimated resident population (ERP) figure is the official population estimate and represents the best possible estimate of the resident population. As at 30 June 2014, the proportion of the estimated resident population aged 65 years and over for the RDAIWM region was: 12.5% RDAIWM region ŠŠ 22.6% aged 0–14 years as at 30 June 2014 ŠŠ 64.9% aged 15–64 years ŠŠ 12.5% aged 65+ years ŠŠ Ipswich (C) LGA had the largest percentage of persons aged 0-14 with 23.6% ŠŠ Ipswich (C) LGA had the largest percentage of persons aged 15-64 with 66.1% ŠŠ Scenic Rim (R) LGA had the largest percentage of persons aged 65+ with 18.4%

Estimated resident population by age and LGA, Region and Queensland, 30 June 2014p

RDAIWM region / LGA / State Age group 0–14 15–24 25–44 45–64 65+ Population % Population % Population % Population % Population % RDAIWM region 65,427 22.6 40,703 14.0 78,854 27.2 68,486 23.6 36,304 12.5 Ipswich (C) 44,423 23.6 28,328 15.1 55,310 29.4 40,722 21.7 19,264 10.2 Lockyer Valley (R) 8,120 21.2 5,476 14.3 9,263 24.2 9,829 25.7 5,624 14.7 Scenic Rim (R) 7,905 20.0 4,213 10.7 9,000 22.8 11,067 28.0 7,278 18.4 Somerset (R) 4,979 20.8 2,686 11.2 5,281 22.0 6,868 28.7 4,138 17.3 Queensland 934,862 19.8 645,774 13.7 1,323,000 28.0 1,159,012 24.5 659,799 14.0

Reference ABS 3235.0, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia. 2014.

Roadmap 2016-2020 47 1.2 Population Projections The Queensland Government population projections are generated by applying assumptions regarding future trends in the components of population change (fertility, mortality and migration) and the latest planning and development intelligence available. From 2011 to 2036, the RDAIWM region’s population is projected to increase from: 267,717 to 641,251 persons RDAIWM region ŠŠ Population projected to be 701,346 persons as at 30 June 2036 ŠŠ Increase of 3.6% per year over 25 years ŠŠ Ipswich (C) LGA is projected to have the largest population as at 30 June 2036 with 484,716 persons ŠŠ Ipswich (C) LGA is projected to have the fastest growth in population from 30 June 2011 to 2036 with an average annual rate of 4.2% per year

Projected population by LGA, RDAIWM region and Queensland

RDAIWM region / LGA / State As at 30 June 2014 Avg. annual growth rate % 2011(a) 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2011–2036 RDAIWM region 267,717 302,124 352,265 435,859 533,282 641,251 3.6 Ipswich (C) 172,200 196,179 235,035 306,132 389,775 484,716 4.2 Lockyer Valley (R) 35,880 39,811 43,835 48,218 52,732 57,225 1.9 Scenic Rim (R) 37,437 41,014 45,813 51,205 51,205 63,396 2.1 Somerset (R) 22,200 25,120 27,582 30,303 33,113 35,915 1.9 Queensland 4,476,778 4,853,048 5,250,292 5,730,062 6,240,546 6,763,153 1.7

(a) 2011 data are estimated resident population (ERP). For more detailed data on the Queensland Government population projections, please refer to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office website at: http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/subjects/demography/population-projections/index.php Reference Queensland Government Population Projections, 2013 edition (medium series).

48 Roadmap 2016-2020 1.3 Indigenous Population Indigenous population is based on the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question about Indigenous status where each person is asked to identify whether they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. This is based on persons by place of usual residence. The percentage of Indigenous persons in the RDAIWM region was: 3.5% RDAIWM region ŠŠ 8,976 persons (or 3.5%) were Indigenous ŠŠ Ipswich (C) LGA had the largest percentage of Indigenous persons with 3.8%

Indigenous status by LGA, RDAIWM region and Queensland, 2011

RDAIWM region / LGA / State Indigenous persons (Population by Number) Non-Indigenous Total (b) Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Both(a) Total % Population % Population RDAIWM region 8,164 446 366 8,976 3.5 238,608 91.8 259,955 Ipswich (C) 5,825 307 284 6,416 3.8 152,661 91.5 166,904 Lockyer Valley (R) 930 54 30 1,014 2.9 31,809 91.0 34,955 Scenic Rim (R) 853 50 30 933 2.6 34,093 93.5 36,456 Somerset (R) 556 35 22 613 2.8 20,045 92.6 21,640 Queensland 122,896 20,094 12,834 155,824 3.6 3,952,707 91.2 4,332,740

(a) Applicable to persons who are of “both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin”. (b) Includes Indigenous status not stated. Reference ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Indigenous Profile – I02 (usual residence).

Roadmap 2016-2020 49 1.4 Counts of Business by Employer Size The following tables shows that the most business by industry in the Ipswich positive growth in; Financial and Insurance Services, Health Care and Social and West Moreton region are; Construction, Agriculture, Forestry and Assistance and Education and Training. As of June 2015 there was 17,103 Fisheries and Transport, Postal and Warehousing. Though there has been businesses in the Ipswich and West Moreton region. a 4.3% decrease in the number of businesses in the region, there has been

Counts of Australian businesses by selected councils by industry by employment size ranges, June 2011 to June 2015 – IWM summary. Industry At 30 June 2011 At 30 June 2015 % Non Employing 1-4 5-19 20+ TOTAL Non Employing 1-4 5-19 20+ TOTAL Change Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 2676 396 121 40 3233 2554 380 93 34 3061 -5.3 Mining 33 11 6 6 56 26 14 12 6 58 3.5 Manufacturing 472 224 126 70 892 459 204 134 49 846 -5.2 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 36 18 7 3 64 33 19 7 3 62 -3.1 Construction 2288 982 183 23 3476 1884 994 169 23 3070 -11.7 Wholesale Trade 242 132 60 19 453 237 124 57 21 439 -3.1 Retail Trade 535 375 212 39 1161 496 343 185 41 1065 -8.3 Accommodation and Food Services 174 196 139 39 548 162 214 163 42 581 6.0 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 968 523 87 25 1603 950 491 87 21 1549 -3.7 Information Media and Telecommunications 61 23 8 6 98 51 30 4 0 85 -13.3 Financial and Insurance Services 527 109 20 0 656 625 127 16 0 768 17.1 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 1048 191 72 7 1318 1041 173 64 7 1285 -2.5 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 789 441 100 9 1339 746 492 94 14 1346 0.5 Administrative and Support Services 408 165 61 25 659 327 170 55 23 575 -12.7 Public Administration and Safety 29 17 9 0 55 32 12 3 3 50 -9.1 Education and Training 105 48 20 5 178 100 54 27 14 195 9.6 Health Care and Social Assistance 296 219 86 14 615 362 228 108 21 719 16.9 Arts and Recreation Services 175 56 26 11 268 148 55 19 12 234 -12.7 Other Services 491 335 75 4 905 450 375 67 5 897 -0.9 Currently Unknown 265 23 3 6 297 174 35 3 6 218 -26.6 TOTAL 17,874 17,103 -4.3

50 Roadmap 2016-2020 2.0 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

The region of Ipswich and West Moreton for 2010-11 had a combined Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced (VACP) of $574.1m, with vegetables for human consumption and livestock slaughter contributing over three-quarters of the gross value.

The Lockyer Valley is one of the top ten most fertile farming areas in the world with wonderful dark alluvial soil, good quality water and an ideal climate for agricultural innovation.

The Ipswich LGA’s VACP decreased by 38.6% between 2005-06 and 2010-11 The Lockyer Valley LGA’s VACP increased by 40.7% between 2005-06 from $18.9m to $11.6m. In terms of individual commodities, all agricultural and 2010-11 from an estimated $186.8m to $262.9m. In terms of individual commodities fell except for the value of fruit produced. commodities, all agricultural commodities investigated declined in this LGA except for the value of vegetables produced. The value of vegetables in the Ipswich LGA fell by 34.8% from $2.3m in 2005- 06 to $1.5m in 2010-11, whilst poultry slaughtered fell by 60% from $3.0m to The value of vegetables in the LGA increased by 82.3% from $113.4m in $1.2m in the same period. Nurseries, cut flowers and cultivated turf retracted 2005-06 to $206.7m in 2010-11, whilst poultry slaughtered fell by 24.5% from 52.9% from a value of $1.7m to $0.8m over the corresponding period of time. $23.3m to $17.6m in the same period. Nurseries, cut flowers and cultivated turf retracted 19.8% from a value of $11.6m to $9.3m over the corresponding Cattle and calves slaughtered, milk and pigs slaughtered all lost value between period of time. 2005-06 and 2010-11. The value of cattle and calves slaughtered fell from $6.3m to $4.9m, milk decreased from $2.3m to $1.4m and pigs slaughtered Cattle and calves slaughtered, milk and pigs slaughtered all lost value slumped from $1.6m to zero. between 2005-06 and 2010-11. The value of cattle and calves slaughtered fell from $14.5m to $9.4m (35.2%), milk reduced from $3.6m to $3.0m (16.7%) and pigs slaughtered decreased from $6.8m to $1.4m representing a 79.4% decrease in value. The value of fruit also decreased 19% from $4.2m down to $3.4m in the corresponding period.

Roadmap 2016-2020 51 The Scenic Rim LGA’s VACP increased by 12.4% between 2005-06 and The Somerset LGA’s VACP retracted 7.2% between 2005-06 and 2010- 2010-11 from $166.8m to $187.4m. In terms of individual commodities, 11 from $120.8m to $112.1m. In terms of individual commodities, poultry vegetables, poultry slaughtered, cattle and calves slaughtered and milk slaughtered, nurseries, cut flowers and cultivated turf and pigs slaughtered increased in value. Nurseries, cut flowers and cultivated turf and pigs rose in value. The value of vegetables, fruit, cattle and calves slaughtered slaughtered retracted in value over the period. and milk fell in value over the same period. Vegetables increased in value by 41.8% from $25.6m in 05-06 to $36.3m in Vegetables fell in value by 18.8% from $40.4m in 2005-06 to $32.8m in 2010- 2010-11. Whilst the value of poultry slaughtered increased from $36.2m to 11, whilst the value of fruit produced in the LGA decreased from $1.9m to $46.0m over the same time period, an increase of just over 27%. The value $1.0m over the same period, a decrease of 47.4%. The value of cattle and of fruit produced rose by 21.1% from $1.9m in 2005-06 to $2.3m in 2010-11. calves slaughtered decreased by 22.4% from $48.6m in 2005-06 to $37.7m in 2010-11. Milk also fell in value from $9.8m to $9.3m across the same period. Cattle and calves slaughtered had a small increase of 0.2%, however, this was worth $41.4m to the Scenic Rim economy in 2005-06 and $41.5m in The value of poultry slaughtered increased from $0 in 2005-06 to $6.0m in 2010-11. Milk production increased in value from $30.9m to $36.6m over 2010-11, while nurseries, cut flowers and cultivated turf increased some 46% the corresponding time, an increase of 18.4%. from $12.4m in 2005-06 to $18.1m in 2010-11. The value of lifestyle horticulture (nurseries, cut flowers and cultivated turf) The value of pigs slaughtered rose slightly (14.3%) with a value of $700,000 and pigs slaughtered decreased between 2005-06 and 2010-11. Lifestyle in 2005-06 to $800,000 in 2010-11. horticulture fell 33.7% from $17.5m to $11.6m over the period, whilst pigs slaughtered was worth $2.3m in 2005-06 and $800,000 in 2010-11, a fall of just over 65%.

52 Roadmap 2016-2020 2.1 Agricultural Commodities IWM 2010-11 TOTAL Ipswich West Moreton Area of holding Estimate # of Ag Biz Estimate # of Ag Biz Estimate # of Ag Biz Total area of holding (ha) 1,014,649 2,659 4,878 237 1,009,771 2,422 Land mainly used for agriculture – Total grazing – Area (ha) 951,799 2,155 34,417 205 917,382 1,950 Land mainly used for agriculture – Other agricultural purposes – Area (ha) 3,327 247 283 32 3,044 215 Hay and Silage – Hay – Total production (t) 89,729 691 5,541 54 84,188 637 Non-cereal crops – Peanuts – Production (kg) 114,780 5 0 0 114,780 5 Beans (french and runner) – Production (kg) 9,058,982 40 0 0 9,058,982 40 Broccoli – Production (kg) 10,863,366 55 0 0 10,863,366 55 Capsicums (excluding chillies) – Production (kg) 216,789 13 0 0 216,789 13 Carrots – Production (t) 23,858 27 0 0 23,858 27 Herbs – Production (kg) 580,314 11 0 0 580,314 11 Lettuce – Production (kg) 28,093,131 44 0 0 28,093,131 44 Mushrooms – Production (kg) 184,118 4 0 0 184,118 4 Onions – Production (t) 21,597 67 0 0 21,597 67 Peas (green) – Fresh market – Production (kg) 46,725 8 3,227 1 43,498 7 Potatoes – Production (t) 24,670 46 0 0 24,670 46 Pumpkins – Production (t) 16,284 160 28 3 16,256 157

Vegetables for human consumption for Vegetables Sweet corn – Production (t) 7,651 29 821 1 6,830 28 Orchard fruit and nuts – All orchard fruit (including nuts) – Total trees (no.) 176,168 109 2,124 5 174,044 104 Orchard fruit and nuts – Citrus fruit – Lemons and limes – Production (kg) 53,957 11 37 1 53,920 10 Orchard fruit and nuts – Stone fruit – Total trees (no.) 94,376 34 1,769 3 92,607 31 Orchard fruit and nuts – Stone fruit – Nectarines – Production (kg) 202,849 13 0 0 202,849 13 Orchard fruit and nuts – Stone fruit – Olives – Production (kg) 27,686 17 0 2 27,686 15 Orchard fruit and nuts – Stone fruit – Peaches – Production (kg) 195,031 11 0 1 195,031 10 Orchard fruit and nuts – Other orchard fruit – Avocados – Production (kg) 667,598 47 0 0 667,598 47 Fruit and nuts Fruit Orchard fruit and nuts – Other orchard fruit – Custard apples – Production (kg) 25,448 5 0 0 25,448 5 Berry fruit – Production (kg) 7,220 2 5,492 1 1,728 1 Other fruit – Kiwifruit – Production (kg) 572,527 7 0 0 572,527 7 Poultry and eggs – Day old chicks sold (no.) 67,657,703 6 2,304 1 67,655,399 5 Poultry and eggs – Hen egg production for human cons.(dozens) 287,914 43 5,384 9 282,530 34 Poultry and eggs – Total poultry (no.) 3,546,681 72 61,114 12 3,485,567 60 Dairy cattle – Total (no.) 30,999 164 109 6 30,890 158 Meat cattle – Total (no.) 271,015 1,949 16,483 188 254,532 1,761 Sheep – Total sheep (no.) 3,252 68 41 6 3,211 62 Livestock Sheep – Total lambs marked (no.) 1,179 35 0 0 1,179 35 Pigs – Total (no.) 8,653 62 72 3 8,581 59 Other Total (no.) 18,255 1,124 1,552 114 16,703 1,010

Reference ABS, 71210DO015_201011 Agricultural Commodities, Australia, 2010-11.

Roadmap 2016-2020 53 2.2 Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced IWM 2010-11 The total value of agriculture commodities produced in the Ipswich and West Moreton region for 2010-11 was $574m. The top three horticulture – vegetables in value were; beans ($35m), lettuce ($33.2m) and broccoli ($24.4m). The top two in livestock commodities were; cattle and calves ($88.6m) and poultry ($69.5m). The value of whole milk produced in the Ipswich and West Moreton region was $49m.

Total agriculture TOTAL ($m) Ipswich ($m) West Moreton ($m) Gross Value Local Value Gross Value Local Value Gross Value Local Value Agriculture 574.1 519.1 11.6 11.0 562.5 508.1 Hay – Pasture, cereal and other crops cut for hay 22.2 22.2 1.4 1.4 20.8 20.8 Cereal crops – Cereals for grain 2.7 2.5 0.0 0.1 2.7 2.4 Broadacre crops Legumes for grain – Legumes for grain 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 Oilseeds 0.9 0.8 0.1 0.0 0.8 0.8 Other crops 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 Nurseries and cut flowers and cultivated turf 39.8 38.7 0.8 0.7 39.0 38.0 Vegetables for seed 4.8 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.8 4.3 Vegetables for human consumption 277.2 233.3 1.5 1.3 275.7 232.0 Fruit 6.8 5.8 0.1 0.1 6.7 5.7 Fruit – Citrus fruit 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.3 Fruit – Pome fruit 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Horticulture Fruit – Stone fruit 1.3 1.1 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.1 Fruit – Other orchard fruit 3.1 2.7 0.0 0.0 3.1 2.7 Nuts 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 Fruit – Berry fruit 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 Fruit – Plantation fruit 1.7 1.4 0.0 0.0 1.7 1.4 Fruit – Grapes 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Livestock slaughtered and other disposals 167.9 159.8 6.2 5.8 161.7 154.0 Livestock Livestock products 51.0 51.0 1.4 1.4 49.6 49.6

Reference ABS, 75030DO013_201011 Value of Agricultural Commodities produces, Australia, 2010-11.

54 Roadmap 2016-2020 2.3 South East Queensland – Water Resource Planning 2.4 South East Queensland – Transport and Infrastructure This map provides an overview of current water resources and water This map shows key infrastructure components, major agricultural processing infrastructure. Wivenhoe Dam’s full supply capacity is 1,165,238ML. plants and natural features relevant to current and future agricultural development within the region.

Reference www.daf.qld.gov.au/environment/ag-land-audit Reference www.daf.qld.gov.au/environment/ag-land-audit

Roadmap 2016-2020 55 2.5 South East Queensland Important Agricultural Land Areas This map shows the important agricultural areas identified by the audit within this region. An area is identified by the audit as being important for agriculture if it has all the requirements for agriculture to be successful and sustainable, is part of a critical mass of land with similar characteristics and is strategically significant to the region or the state. The areas shown on this map have been identified by the audit on the basis of advice from regional and industry experts and from synthesis of maps and information on current and potential use of land for the range of agricultural land uses considered by the audit. The information used to derive this map varies in its spatial accuracy and resolution. In recognition of these limitations, the information has been generalised for use in strategic decision-making at the regional level. It is indicative only of broad areas within which land important for agriculture is located. More detailed investigation to map the spatial extent and location of important land would be required before the information is suitable for finer scale decision-making such as in statutory land-use planning.

Reference www.daf.qld.gov.au/environment/ag-land-audit

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Strengthening of regional economic output – by enabling infrastructure, through nurturing stronger business activity and by realising best value from our resources – is a key priority for the Ipswich and West Moreton region. The statistical data presented shows the Ipswich and West Moreton region is a multi-level economy with the different region’s gross regional product contribution varying significantly. Consequently, economic development infrastructure projects have been reported as a high priority by all stakeholders and local governments, especially in terms of employment growth management. Although, the nature of these contrast across different regional locations. However, all the individual communities of the Ipswich and West Moreton region share a mutual objective of building a more diversified and stronger regional economy able to respond to and take advantage of changes in global demand and business practices. RDA Ipswich & West Moreton acknowledges the equally critical roles of the three tiers of Government in delivering leadership, enablement and the strengthening of institutions in regional areas. This is especially important when planning and funding strategic infrastructure for the region. RDA Ipswich & West Moreton is therefore determined to ensure that regional development in Ipswich and West Moreton is aligned with the policy objectives set by the three tiers of government (Infrastructure Australia, Queensland State Infrastructure Plan and all local government economic development plans).

58 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.1 Queensland State Queensland State Infrastructure Plan Project Time Frame Funding Infrastructure Plan Approved Projects 2015 Borallon Training and Correctional Centre $56.2m Australian Infrastructure Plan Cunningham Highway Near Term The State Infrastructure Plan Queensland Projects Yamanto-Ebenezer-Amberley Upgrade Inland Rail identifies what the government Longer Term ultimately wants from its infrastructure Melbourne to Brisbane and how this can best be achieved. Proposals raised through consultation Ipswich Performing Arts Centre Importantly, it is designed to Salisbury to Beaudesert Passenger Rail provide confidence and certainty Springfield to Redbank Rail Extension to business, industry and the Warrego Highway-Brisbane Valley Highway community by confirming the Cross Government 1-4 Year Programs Project Time Frame Funding government’s investment program over the next four years. Priority Development Areas (PDAs) Ripley Valley State Development Areas (SDAs) Bromelton By identifying future opportunities, the State Infrastructure Plan also Willowbank Industrial Park 2015-beyond $74.5m encourages the private sector to Transport Mt Lindesay Highway Beaudesert Road Bypass 2015-2019 $27.5m partner with government to develop D’Aguilar Highway Improvements 2015-2019 $16m innovative solutions to the state’s Toowoomba Second Range Crossing 2015-2019 $1.6bn infrastructure needs. Energy Springfield Central Substation 2015-2017 $41.8m The State Infrastructure Plan recognises the significant role Wivenhoe Hydro Power Station 2015-beyond $37.9m that the private sector can play in Water Lowood Water Treatment Plant Upgrade 2015-2019 $17.5m developing market-led proposals Seqwater Infrastructure 2015-2016 $51.2m (Queensland Treasury) and is Health Ipswich Hospital additional beds 2015-2016 $113m focused on considering alternative funding solutions, such as value West Moreton HHS Projects 2015-2016 $2.4m capture and sharing, to meet future Education and Training Springfield Central State High School Stage 3 2015-2017 $15m infrastructure needs. Digital Mobile Black Spot Selected Locations Moore Somerset Dam Mount Sylvia Boonah-Rathdowney Road Justice and Public Safety Justice and Public Safety Borallon Training and Correctional Centre 2015-2016 $56.2m Bundamba Fire Station Upgrade 2015-2016 $1.9m

Reference www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/state-infrastructure-plan.html

Roadmap 2016-2020 59 3.2 Western Corridor Industrial Estate Overview Key influences on industrial land use and infrastructure planning activities within the Ipswich-western corridor include:

ŠŠ planning for development of the Aerospace and Defence Support Centre (Amberley) ŠŠ route investigations for the Southern Freight Rail Corridor, linking the Western rail line at Rosewood to the National standard gauge rail line at Kagaru – rail alignment options may provide rail infrastructure to future industrial areas at Ebenezer and Willowbank ŠŠ strategic road network upgrade planning work for Cunningham Highway, servicing Amberley and Ebenezer/Willowbank industrial projects

Also significant private and Government developments in the corridor will impact on infrastructure provision. Of particular note is the upgrading of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley which will significantly increase the Airbase personnel and assume a greater strategic role in Australia’s defence infrastructure. The Airbase upgrades will have a significant impact on road and other State and local Government infrastructure in the corridor. [Synopsis of findings of the Ipswich-Western Corridor Industrial Land Analysis (Dec 2008) The Coordinator-General]

Reference www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/resources/project/ebenezer-regional- industrial-area/ipswich-western-corridor-industrial-land-analysis-synopsis.pdf 60 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.3 Bromelton SDA Report Declared in 2008, the 15,000ha Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) is located about 6km west of the Beaudesert township. It provides for the growing demand for land for industrial development in South East Queensland with access to the national standard-gauge rail network. The Bromelton SDA provides industries with access to intrastate and interstate markets, via the Sydney-Brisbane rail corridor. About 1,800ha of the Bromelton SDA has been earmarked for industrial development. Industries considered suitable for the Bromelton SDA include:

ŠŠ large-lot industrial uses requiring direct access to the national standard- gauge rail network ŠŠ freight and logistics operations (major intermodal freight terminal) ŠŠ medium-scale and large-scale manufacturing and warehousing activities with road and/or rail requirements ŠŠ industry support services, freight and logistics/transport servicing depots ŠŠ high-impact and difficult-to-locate industries that require separation from non-industrial uses due to the potential for off-site impacts

Stage 1 of the Bromelton Industrial Precinct development includes the construction of a 15,000ha Inland Freight Port and will encompass the construction of rail company SCT Logistics’ inter-modal freight facility The Freight Port and state of the art inter-modal was approved for industrial development in 2007. The inland port facility at Bromelton has direct access to the standard gauge rail system connecting Bromelton and Southern East Queensland to Sydney (via Parkes), Melbourne (via Wodonga) and Brisbane. Further, the line will intersect with the existing coastal interstate line north of Bromelton. A total of 7.6km of rail track, a 300m and a 9,000m2 shed will be built. The shed will include an internal rail line and a 200m long container area, allowing for containers to be stacked three high.

Reference www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/bromelton-state-development-area.html

Roadmap 2016-2020 61 3.4 GWIZ Industrial Map 3.5 Willowbank Industrial Park The Gatton West Industrial Zone (GWIZ) is a Lockyer Valley Regional Council Willowbank represents a strategic opportunity to establish an industrial planned initiative that is expected to become the principal industrial precinct that will meet South East Queensland’s industrial land requirements transport and logistics hub within the Lockyer Valley. It will assume the role of over the medium to long term. The proposed estate strategy is to develop a a regional-scale facility servicing South East Queensland. number of effectively planned stages that will optimise land allocation, meet end user requirements and provide the right conditions for economic growth. Located 3 km to the northwest of Gatton, between the township and the Warrego Highway and in close proximity to the world class food production identified as a Regionally Significant Employment Area and areas of the Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys, the GWIZ incorporates a 120ha ŠŠ Regional Development area under the South East Queensland area immediately surrounding the existing Warrego Highway truck rest stop. Regional Plan 2009-31 It is also the geographic centre point between the Gatton interchange and the Helidon interchange on the Warrego Highway. Servicing the Lockyer ŠŠ designated as a ‘Regional Business and Industry Investigation Area’ Valley’s fast growing premium agriculture based economy, GWIZ is expected under the Ipswich Planning Scheme since 1993 to support the sector’s expansion by offering large-scale industrial sites with ŠŠ 560ha of land adjacent to the Cunningham Highway, west of Ipswich direct access to the Warrego Highway. With access to high speed fibre and natural gas expected, GWIZ is also It is forecasted that Willowbank Stage One will deliver over 2,500 Full Time adjacent to the Brisbane-Charleville rail line, offering extremely high value Equivalents jobs by 2035. for logistics firms or businesses looking to capitalise on good highway access and future potential rail access. This is the only greenfield, flood free, highly accessible large industrial lot in the region’s agricultural epicentre, the Lockyer Valley.

Reference [email protected] Reference www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/land-for-industry/future-industrial-estate-release.html

62 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.6 Citiswich Business Park 3.7 Redbank Motorway Estate Citiswich is a premium industrial estate located in the logistics hub of Redbank Motorway Estate is a brand new industrial estate and is home to the Ipswich City Council region. The 350ha master planned estate is TNT, DB Schenker, Northline and Tyres4U. Queensland’s largest industrial development, providing affordable, well connected industrial land catering for a wide-range of industries including ŠŠ located within close proximity to the Ipswich Motorway providing logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, construction and excellent connectivity to Brisbane’s motorway network and beyond wholesale retail companies. ŠŠ four minute drive to Ipswich/Logan Motorway interchange Key to the estates appeal is its proximity and access to both existing and recently upgraded transport infrastructure. Located in the rapidly expanding western corridor between Brisbane and Ipswich, Citiswich is accessed via several points including the Warrego Highway from the north and Brisbane Road from the south and features B-Double access throughout. The region’s $5bn transport and service upgrades, including the completed 4.6km Legacy Way connection, have brought Citiswich to life – slashing travel times to key centres such as the Brisbane CBD, Brisbane Airport, the Port of Brisbane, north and south Gateway arterials and the TradeCoast Precinct.

Reference www.citiswich.com.au Reference www.goodman.com [Search: “Redbank Motorway Estate”]

Roadmap 2016-2020 63 3.8 Swanbank Enterprise Park Swanbank occupies over 492ha of prime industrial land in Brisbane’s western corridor. Having received high levels of support from Local, State and Federal Governments, this area is rapidly emerging as the region’s future industrial heartland. It is Material Change of Use approved with direct B-Double access via major arterial roads to the Port of Brisbane (with no traffic lights) and offers the versatility to accommodate Heavy, General and Light Industry as well as Mixed Industry Business Area users. The Swanbank development experienced challenges, including the fragmentation of the original landholding, negotiation of the rezoning and the preparation of key infrastructure plans to facilitate the orderly development of the land. Previous mining leases left the land scarred, dormant and unattractive, however our approach towards detailed preparation of Environmental Management Plans, as well as revised masterplan and negotiated Infrastructure Agreements have now positioned Swanbank as the preferred destination for heavy industrial users in South-East Queensland.

ŠŠ only 30km to Brisbane and just 10 minutes to Ipswich ŠŠ direct arterial access to the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne ŠŠ easy access to the Warrego Highway, Ipswich Motorway, Logan Motorway and M1 ŠŠ Legacy Way Tunnel – direct high speed access to the Port, Airport, Gateway Motorway and TradeCoast precinct ŠŠ close proximity to planned Ripley Valley and Springfield residential sectors ŠŠ major road upgrades demonstrate Government’s commitment to region’s growth ŠŠ proposed rail connection from Ipswich through Ripley Valley and Springfield

Reference www.investa.com.au/land/industrial-projects/swanbank

64 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.9 Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area The Queensland Government’s South East developing the Ebenezer Regional Industrial Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 identifies the Area Structure Plan in consultation with the area of Ebenezer as a regional development area. local community and state and local The area, located south west of Ipswich, is a government agencies. 5,000ha site with the potential to accommodate The aim of the plan is to provide cutting edge, manufacturing and logistics businesses as well as innovative and sustainable outcomes for the difficult-to-locate, large footprint industries. Ebenezer region. Once developed, the plan To support development in the Ebenezer area, will be incorporated into the Ipswich Planning the Department of Infrastructure and Planning is Scheme for future implementation.

Ebenezer will be an industrial area of regional, state and national significance that:

ŠŠ connects to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne ŠŠ accommodates a range of low to high impact industrial uses (e.g. those with odour, noise, environmental effects) ŠŠ allows for a range of well aligned commercial, retail, administration and community uses ŠŠ does not include ‘noxious, offensive or hazardous’ industrial uses ŠŠ is designed to support the function of industrial uses, including expected emissions and noise ŠŠ minimises impacts to the existing land uses surrounding the industrial area

As the Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area is located near Ipswich, there is also potential for the city to provide a workforce for the industrial businesses. Reference www.dip.qld.gov.au

Roadmap 2016-2020 65 3.10 Beaudesert Town Centre Bypass 3.11 Mt Lindesay Beaudesert Transport Currently this section of the Mount Lindesay Highway through the Beaudesert The South East Queensland Regional Plan developed a number of Town Centre carries around 13,000 vehicles per day, with about 10% of these regional growth areas, to provide potential land banks for medium to long being heavy vehicles. This section of road has reached capacity and it is term development within South East Queensland. Some of this area has expected the volume of traffic through the town centre will increase once subsequently been identified as part of the urban footprint. development in the Bromelton State Development Area commences. The Mt Lindesay North Beaudesert area includes many of these identified The Bromelton State Development Area is the only industrial development growth areas. The Office of Urban Management, now the Department of area in South East Queensland with access to the national standard-gauge Infrastructure and Planning, commenced a study of the Mt Lindesay North rail network. Beaudesert area in January 2005 which detailed a preferred long term development option. The Beaudesert Town Centre Bypass will reduce the flow of heavy vehicles travelling through the town centre. This will greatly improve both the safety Freight connections from Cunningham Highway to Bromelton will be and the amenity of the main street. The bypass road will provide a more provided by Beaudesert-Boonah Road and Bromelton-Flagstone Road. efficient, alternative route and has a long-term role as part of the local Maintenance of suitable alignment, grades and passing opportunity for Beaudesert road network. freight will be necessary.

Reference www.tmr.qld.gov.au Reference www.tmr.qld.gov.au (Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert Strategic Transport Final Report)

66 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.12 Cunningham Highway Amberley Intersection 3.13 Brisbane River East Flood Mitigation Access Project This upgrade project aims to reduce congestion and improve safety along Communities east of the Brisbane River below Wivenhoe Dam are seasonally this section of the highway. It will also service additional traffic expected to be isolated as a consequence of flooding. The Queensland Floods Commission generated from the proposed Aerospace Defence Support Centre, ongoing of Inquiry (QFCI) recommended action to mitigate the impacts of flooding in expansion of the RAAF Airbase at Amberley and the proposed Ebenezer this area. The Brisbane River East Flood Mitigation Access Project (BREFMAP) Regional Industrial Area. is an 8km new road linking affected communities with urban areas to the east without raising or building new crossings over the Brisbane River and not The Cunningham Highway forms part of the Australian Government’s affecting vital Wivenhoe Dam flood operations. National Land Transport Network. This upgrade will provide greater efficiency in the movement of interstate and interregional freight to the Port of Brisbane BREFMAP provides a new alternative road link between rural communities and the Australia Trade Coast precinct. and production areas north-west of Brisbane with city areas as well as mitigating the isolating effects of flooding. The eastern Brisbane River Valley has significant and previously cleared productive food land with ready access to water that is currently underserviced or unserved by roads. This $55m project will connect nearby communities as a practical road solution consistent with recommendations 17.25 and 17.26 of the QFCI Final Report.

Reference www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/C/Cunningham-Highway-Amberley-Intersection- Reference seqmayors.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/FINAL_Federal-Advocacy- Upgrade.aspx Document-15-16_print.pdf Roadmap 2016-2020 67 3.14 Brisbane Valley Highway This project involves upgrading of a large section of the Brisbane Valley Highway. This project will increase road safety, improve the freight and transport links between the Somerset Region, the South Burnett and the Warrego Highway. It will provide for the growth in commuter traffic using the Brisbane Valley Highway to access work and retail hubs in Ipswich and the western suburbs of Brisbane.

Reference seqmayors.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/FINAL_Federal-Advocacy-Document-15-16_print.pdf

68 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.15 Kilcoy Bypass The Kilcoy Bypass will provide a safe alternative to the current route that The bridge has been frequently overtopped by floodwaters in recent years. takes heavy vehicle highway traffic through the commercial centre of Kilcoy After each flood event it is necessary for a detailed inspection of the timber and adjacent residential areas. The current route has two T-intersections bridge before it can be reopened to traffic. controlled by stop signs. The bypass will reduce travel times and provide a There are safety and productivity impacts from the alignment of the road much safer road environment. through town, the mix of traffic involved and the status of the Kilcoy Creek The proposed bypass would also see the replacement of a flood prone, low Bridge. A total of 7,400 vehicles per day including 14% heavy vehicles use the lying timber highway bridge which is situated between the residential areas D’Aguilar Highway at the entrance to the Kilcoy meatworks just to the east of of Kilcoy and the region’s largest employer, Kilcoy Pastoral Company (which the town centre. operates a major abattoir).

Source www.tmr.qld.gov.au

Roadmap 2016-2020 69 3.16 Beaudesert to Salisbury Rail Network The Queensland State Department of Transport and Main Roads is planning The department is now progressing the proposed Salisbury to Beaudesert for a proposed passenger rail link between Salisbury and Beaudesert. Rail Corridor by confirming corridor requirements and staging to support future passenger demand and land use changes. This is a necessary step Previous long-term planning by the State Government identified the towards preserving the future corridor land footprint. Subsequent to need for public transport to service future growth areas in the corridor to preservation, implementation and staging of any rail line will be subject to the south-west of Brisbane to connect communities with goods, services funding and state-wide prioritisation. and employment.

In 2010, the proposed Rail Corridor Study investigated a possible alignment for a dedicated double-track passenger rail line through this growth corridor and received community feedback on a Review of Environmental Factors.

Source www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/S/Salisbury-to-Beaudesert-Rail-Corridor-Study

70 Roadmap 2016-2020 3.17 Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) The TSRC Project is the largest Commonwealth Government commitment Upon completion, it will connect the Warrego Highway at Helidon to a single road project in Queensland’s history. Addressing a recognised Spa in the east to the Gore Highway at Athol in the west, via Charlton. constraint in the National Land Transport Network, the TSRC will ensure It is the centrepiece of major economic development taking place in freight efficiencies and significantly improve driver safety and community south-western Queensland and will create a safer, faster and more efficient amenity by removing heavy vehicles from the central business district. route for connecting freight to major ports and markets. The TSRC is a road bypass route to the north of Toowoomba, approximately The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing will help to reduce congestion in 41km in length. Toowoomba Central Business District, diverting heavy vehicles from local streets, improving efficiency and driver safety.

Reference nexustsrc.com.au/the-project

Roadmap 2016-2020 71 3.18 Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Inland Rail is the safe, sustainable solution to Australia’s freight challenge and will transform the way we move freight around the country. This new 1,700km freight rail line will complete the spine of the national freight rail network, providing a road competitive service that will see freight delivered from Melbourne to Brisbane, via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, in less than 24 hours with reliability, pricing and availability that is equal to or better than road. Inland Rail provides a high performance and direct interstate freight rail corridor between two of Australia’s largest cities – Melbourne and Brisbane. By also connecting South East Queensland more directly with Adelaide and Perth (via Parkes), Inland Rail will deliver immediate interoperability with the high performance east-west trans-continental line. Inland Rail will address the growing freight task by helping to move freight transport off the congested road network. It is a step-change in the productivity of freight services – a shift that will benefit the whole nation for the next century by creating new jobs and helping increase our standard of living. It provides a reliable road-competitive solution to the freight task and enables the commercial and social benefits of rail to be leveraged to meet Australia’s long-term freight challenge.

Reference https://infrastructure.gov.au/rail/inland 4.0 GROWTH SECTORS

Business and government can best support the current transition and development of industry by setting the correct infrastructure, investment and economic structures. This includes providing long-range certainty around major projects and government spending on defence and productivity-enhancing infrastructure. With longer-term certainty, communities such as the Ipswich and West Moreton region can build a sustainable impetus around the preparation for and delivery of, major projects ensuring the right infrastructure, development and cohort of skilled employees are put in place.

A combined effort by business, government, educational institutions and other stakeholders is needed to ensure Ipswich and West Moreton move in step with the global transition from traditional employment to the emerging smart, niche and export-focussed industries and services, which will generate the jobs of the future.

Roadmap 2016-2020 73 4.1 Springfield Master Plan The Springfield Act (Qld) provides us with some unique planning certainty ŠŠ Project Investment to date – $11.7bn and underpins our vision of a being a substantial regional city and services ŠŠ Estimated cost on completion – $85bn hub by 2030. We have already welcomed close to 32,000 residents, along with many businesses and organisations that are benefiting from the world award- ŠŠ Total land area – 2,860ha (7,067ac) winning Greater Springfield master plan which has at least one full time job ŠŠ CBD land area (Springfield Central) – 390ha (963ac) or, for every three members of this vibrant community. twice the land area of Brisbane CBD Interconnected pillars of health, education and information technology ŠŠ Approval for over 2.6m2 of mixed use space in the CBD continue to be at the core of this plan with precincts and economic drivers Access to 86% of Brisbane’s metropolitan workforce in about a established to eventually cater for all forms of health, wellness and education. ŠŠ 30 minute drive * More than $11.7bn has been invested thus far by our public and private stakeholders with a $1.2bn major rail and transport hub already a pumping ŠŠ 41 minute rail trip from Brisbane Central arterial for the area’s success. With 30% of Greater Springfield dedicated to ŠŠ Population of over 560,000 within a 22 minute drive of the CBD * absolute green space it’s easy to see why our community can actually live and work and also rest and play. ŠŠ Two train stations, Springfield Central and Springfield in December 2013 ŠŠ Mater Private Hospital Springfield ŠŠ Orion Swimming lagoon ŠŠ Orion Springfield Central Expansion including Coles, Target, Event Cinemas and specialty Retailers ŠŠ Bunnings opened September 2015 ŠŠ $550m Dusit Thani Resort Brookwater – proposed Stage 1 to commence construction 2015 ŠŠ Closer to Brisbane CBD than North Lakes, Redcliffe, Victoria Point and Kholo ** ŠŠ Represented by six suburbs – Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, Augustine Heights, Spring Mountain and Springfield ŠŠ Estimated current population of 32,000 residents ŠŠ Planned 2030 equivalent population – 138,000 people / 52,000 workers

* URBIS Springfield Population and Employment Estimates, 2013 ** (Source: The figures are an average of RACQ, Google Maps and WhereiS Reference www.greaterspringfield.com.au/us/city-vision

74 Roadmap 2016-2020 4.2 Ripley Valley UDA Ripley Valley UDA is in South East Queensland’s western growth corridor, Ripley Valley is identified in the South East Queensland Regional Plan which is one of the largest employment and industry growth areas in 2009-2031 (Regional Plan) as a Regional Development Area. The Regional Australia. It offers opportunities for significant residential growth, close to Plan identifies a need for an additional 118,000 dwellings in the Ipswich major employment areas to meet the region’s affordable housing areas. local government area by 2031. The UDA is situated approximately five kilometres south east of the Ipswich Ripley Valley UDA has the potential to contribute approximately 50,000 CBD and south of the Cunningham Highway. The Centenary Highway dwellings to house a population of approximately 120,000 people. extension from Springfield in the east bisects the UDA and links with the Cunningham Highway at the Yamanto interchange in the west.

Reference www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/pda/ripley-valley-development-scheme.pdf

Roadmap 2016-2020 75 4.3 RAAF Amberley Development Combat Support Group, Headquarters No 96 Wing, Headquarters  No 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Base  No 95 Wing, Headquarters – Airbase Operations Amberley is their largest base, employing over No 382 Squadron – Contingency Response 5,000 people. Health Services Wing, Headquarters  No 295 Squadron – Training and Standards It is 40km south-west of Brisbane on the outskirts  No 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron, of Ipswich.  No 1 Combat Communication Squadron Headquarters Detachment Amberley  No 3 Aero-medical Evacuation Squadron A large number of units call Amberley home.  No 2 Security Forces Squadron, Detachment Amberley Headquarters  Health Operational Conversion Unit

Australia’s largest RAAF Base – 5,500ha total area.

Current Aircraft  F/A-18F Super Hornet  C-17 Globemaster  KC-30  HQ 5FLT – Heron

Future Aircraft  EA-18G growler  C-27 Spartan

Future Redevelopment Projects  C-17 Facilities  17th Construction Squadron  Sewage Treatment Plant  Investment to house battlefield aircraft  Relocation of 17th Construction Squadron from Holsworthy to Amberley

Cost of the Project $1bn Job Creation Currently 5,780. Projected to >7,000 in 2020. Time Frame 2016 – 2022. Reference http://www.rdaiwm.org.au/images/factsheets/FS20_IWM_RAAF_Project_LR.pdf

76 Roadmap 2016-2020 4.4 Tertiary Educational Institutions UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND (USQ) – IPSWICH There is strong anecdotal evidence that universities are extremely important USQ has been a part of the Ipswich community since 2006, officially moving stabilising forces within a regional economy and with their surrounding to the Ipswich site in January 2015. USQ Ipswich is offering degrees in Human communities and that the relationship between universities and their host Services, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine, Psychology, Sport and Exercise regions is fundamentally reciprocal. and Tertiary Preparation. It is mutually enriching, along multiple levels. ŠŠ USQ has been committed to the southwest corridor and Ipswich City As mentioned by the President of The University of Toronto, the largest host Council precinct since 2006 of students in Canada and North America: ŠŠ for the purposes of higher education delivery, our presence in this “Simply put, a strong university helps build a strong city and a strong city corridor is an exclusive one helps build a strong university. We need to leverage this relationship to mutual advantage if we are going to advance our shared prosperity. ŠŠ USQ has a long tradition of online course options which enables students to study flexibly. They can move seamlessly between on Three key messages. campus and online modes of study depending on their circumstances 1. Universities impart dynamism and resilience to the economies of urban regions, helping their host cities to reinvent themselves over time ŠŠ USQ expanded its footprint in Ipswich and Springfield in 2015 with the purchase of the Ipswich campus close to the Ipswich CBD and with the 2. At the same time, universities are tremendously important stabilising completion of a new state-of-the-art, five-star, green-star building at forces on urban economies and on the local neighbourhoods they inhabit Springfield at a cost of more than $50m 3. Universities connect their host regions to the world and vice versa ŠŠ USQ enrolments are growing rapidly at both campuses – more than Graduates have been the backbone of an educated, diversified and highly 800 students expected to enrol at Ipswich at more than 2,000 at creative workforce for years. Moreover, faculty and students have actively Springfield – in 2016 created companies, jobs and even entirely new industries. Indeed, this is the Š Ipswich has a major focus on health studies – paramedicine, nursing, very essence of resilience and reinvention.” Š midwifery, human services, psychology – while Springfield continues to expand its courses – Creative Arts and Media, Business and Commerce, Education, Engineering and Built Environment, Law and Justice. This year also sees the introduction of a bachelor degree in aviation. Our tertiary preparation programs, designed to help new students build experience through a planned pathway into a bachelor’s degree, are also offered

Reference www.usq.edu.au/ipswich

Roadmap 2016-2020 77 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND (USQ) – SPRINGFIELD UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ) – GATTON USQ Springfield is in Education City, just 45 minutes drive from Brisbane’s UQ Gatton combines the rural traditions of its century-old origins as the CBD and one hour from the Gold Coast. It is adjacent to the Robelle Domain Queensland Agricultural College with state-of-the-art research and teaching parkland and is a few minutes’ walk from the Orion Springfield Town Centre facilities in agriculture, animals, veterinary science and the environment. shopping precinct. Students at the 1,068ha campus, an hour’s drive west of Brisbane, have access There are more than 2,000 students studying at USQ Springfield in Creative to world-class facilities in animal science with the $100m School of Veterinary Arts and Media, Business and Commerce, Education, Engineering and Built Science which includes a Veterinary Medical Centre, Veterinary Teaching Environment, Law and Justice and Health and Community. Students enjoy Laboratories and a Clinical Studies Centre. A Native Wildlife Teaching and direct interaction with lecturers and tutors, easy access to staff and facilities Research Facility has also been purpose built to house native endangered within a strong community atmosphere. species. These include Mahogany Gliders and Bridled Nail Tail Wallabies. The facility also maintains colonies of fat-tailed dunnarts and blue-tongue lizards and a python for teaching and research purposes. These facilities along with the Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP) which conducts animal research in the areas of animal growth, adaptation, welfare, health and vaccines make the Gatton campus a hub for animal excellence in teaching and research. There are a number of nursery and glasshouse facilities which conduct research and industry development to strengthen the business of native floriculture in Australia and internationally. A lysimeter glasshouse which is used for measuring the uptake of water by plants allows for further innovative research to be undertaken on drought adaptation of plants. Collaborative learning is a priority on the Gatton campus with the students having access to the Regional Collaborative Learning Centre and the Gatton e-Learning Laboratory (GeLL). The GeLL is a modern learning space which brings together real materials (both preserved and fresh specimens), interactive resources and technological tools for information sharing and dissemination which significantly enhances the student learning experience.

Reference www.usq.edu.au/springfield Reference www.uq.edu.au/gatton/about-uq-gatton

78 Roadmap 2016-2020 5.0 INTELLIGENT REGION Up to date telecommunications capabilities are essential in enabling industry FIRE STATION 101 competitiveness and growth; as well as to allow for fair access to create An innovation hub located in Ipswich, that helps startups, entrepreneurs and modern communities. The digital economy offers particular opportunities innovators give it a go to rapidly create and grow their business. Fire Station for urban and semi-urban regions to boost productivity, access to services, 101 will be a flagship digital facility for: global competitiveness and innovation. A digital economy is an essential platform to involve and create community ŠŠ enhancement and development of the local startup ecosystem awareness and partnership on issues important to the individuals and businesses of the Ipswich and West Moreton region. The digital economy ŠŠ provision of practical support to new and existing businesses can assist in setting goals and actions by local councils, organisations and ŠŠ creation of knowledge based jobs of the future community groups to ensure they realise the best opportunities this sector has to offer. ŠŠ showcasing digital opportunities The Ipswich and West Moreton region has its own priorities and projects for ŠŠ city technology demonstrators the digital economy, whether it is job creation, economic growth, start-ups, entrepreneurism or collaboration. ŠŠ events, training and mentoring ŠŠ co-working ŠŠ pitching and seed funding TOP 7 INTELLIGENT COMMUNITIES OF THE YEAR – IPSWICH The Top 7 Intelligent Communities of the Year provide role models for the www.firestation101.com.au world’s best practices in creating competitive local economies and vibrant societies in today’s hyper-competitive global economy, which broadband communications is increasingly linking into a dynamic whole. In 2011, Ipswich published a 20-year economic development plan designed to combat its challenges and prepare for the ones to come. When the Australian government’s National Broadband Network (nbn) was announced in 2009, Ipswich partnered with local communities to create what they called the Western Corridor National Broadband Network and attract national investment. A Digital Hub project and Digital Enterprise program are equipping citizens and business with digital skills, while Ipswich begins a major redevelopment of its city centre, where digital technologies will be used to attract tenants and to improve public safety. www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/business/top-7-intelligent-communities

Roadmap 2016-2020 79 POLARIS – SPRINGFIELD 5.1 NBN Rollout Polaris is widely regarded as Australia’s leading, most modern, highly nbn (the company) was established on 9 April, 2009 to design, build and secure, purpose built and designed to Tier 3+ standards data centre. operate Australia’s new broadband network. The facility is unique in delivering an N+2, high availability solution that is reinforced with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) assuring a class leading nbn is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company – a Government Business 99.99% availability. Enterprise – and is represented by Shareholder Ministers; the Minister for Communications and the Minister of Finance. www.polarisdatacentre.com.au The primary role of nbn is to enable Australia’s greater participation in the digital economy and help bridge the digital divide – between MOBILE NETWORK young and old, city and country and Australia and the rest of the world. At a time when Australia is undergoing fundamental shifts, including an Mobile connectivity, for phone calls and broadband, has become a utility ageing population and evolving economic conditions, nbn is delivering expected by business, residents and the community wherever they go. vital infrastructure investment and promises to further transform the way The rapid development of new technologies and faster connection business operates and the way we live our lives. options has resulted in regional and rural areas of Australia being on the wrong side of the ‘Digital Divide’. In our capital cities there are virtually no Blackspots for coverage and rapid deployment of the latest generation of connectivity. On the other side of the ‘Digital Divide’ Blackspots form the largest part of the landscape and their townships have technology a generation or two behind. For regions like Ipswich and West Moreton, the challenge is to find ways to partner with the three privately owned carriers to reduce the extent of blackspot coverage. They must seek to drive expanded and advanced deployment of the best generation technology the carriers are prepared to invest in to generate their private company need for profit.

80 Roadmap 2016-2020 STATE FSA/ Region Areas where construction scheduled to commence before end-September 2018 Estimated # Expected Estimated Time WSA of Premises Technology to Commence in this Plan Construction Qld 4BDB Bundamba Blackstone, Booval, Collingwood Park, North Booval, Silkstone 6200 HFC H2-2016 Qld 4BDB Bundamba Bundamba, Collingwood Park, Dinmore, Ebbw Vale, New Chum, North Booval, Riverview 900 FTTN H1-2018 Qld 4BDS Beaudesert Beaudesert, Gleneagle, Veresdale Scrub 3800 FTTN Q2-2016 Qld 4BDS Beaudesert Barney View South, Boyland, Cainbable, Canungra, Canungra South, Lamington North, 7 FW* Q1-2017 Mount Tamborine Qld 4BOO Boonah Obum Obum 110 FW* H1-2017 Qld 4BOO Boonah Boonah, Dugandan 1400 FTTN H1-2018 Qld 4BRA Brassall Moores Pocket, North Ipswich, Tivoli 4200 HFC H2-2016 Qld 4BRA Brassall Borallon, Chuwar West, Harrisville, Ironbark East, Karrabin, Kholo South, 1510 FW* Q1-2017 Limestone Ridges, Peak Crossing, Peak Crossing North, Purga Qld 4BRA Brassall Brassall, Pine Mountain 2500 FTTN Q1-2017 Qld 4ESK Esk Esk 700 FTTN H1-2018 Qld 4FVL Coominya Fernvale, Lowood 2800 FTTN Q2-2016 Qld 4FVL Coominya Churchable, Coominya, Fairney View West, Lockyer Waters, Lowood, Mt Tarampa, 1370 FW* Q1-2017 Wivenhoe Pocket Qld 4GAT Gatton Brightview, Forest Hill, Glenore Grove, Hatton Vale, Kensington Grove, Laidley, 6400 FTTN Q2-2016 Laidley Heights, Lockrose, Plainland, Regency Downs, Summerholm Qld 4GTW Gatton West Gatton, Placid Hills 3300 FTTN Q4-2016 Qld 4IPS Ipswich Basin Pocket, East Ipswich, Eastern Heights, Leichhardt, Newtown, Wulkuraka 8000 HFC H2-2016 Qld 4IPS Ipswich Amberley, Churchill, Coalfalls, Deebing Heights, Flinders View, Ipswich, One Mile, 3100 FTTN H1-2018 Sadliers Crossing, South Ripley, West Ipswich, Willowbank, Woodend, Yamanto Qld 4KLC Kilcoy Kilcoy, Kilcoy North, Neurum, Royston 800 FW* Mar-2016 Qld 4KLC Kilcoy Kilcoy 1000 FTTN H1-2018 Qld 4KOO Kooralbyn Kooralbyn 1100 FTTN H1-2018 Qld 4KRO Kingaroy Bell, Mount Mowbullan 180 FW* Q3-2016 Qld 4KRO Kingaroy Kingaroy 5100 FTTN H2-2018 Qld 4MRB Marburg Marburg, Minden 800 FTTN Q3-2016 Qld 4MRB Marburg Glenore Grove North, Haigslea, Minden South, Mt England, Prenzlau, Tallegalla 1090 FW* Q1-2017 Qld 4RSW Rosewood Rosewood, Thagoona, Walloon 2000 FTTN Feb-2016 Qld 4RSW Rosewood Calvert, Ebenezer South, Grandchester, Mount Forbes, Mount Walker, Rosewood, 960 FW* Q1-2017 Walloon North, Willowbank Qld 4SGI Springfield Augustine Heights, Brookwater, Camira, Springfield, Springfield Lakes 6600 FTTN Q3-2016 Qld 4SGI Springfield Camira, Springfield 2600 HFC H2-2018 Qld 4TBE Tamborine Tamborine 400 FTTN H2-2017 Qld 4TBN Mount Tamborine Tamborine Mountain 4000 FTTN H2-2017 Qld 4TOG Toogoolawah Toogoolawah 600 FTTN H1-2018 Fibre To The Node (FTTN) H = Half Q=Quarter HFC = Hybrid fibre/coaxial cable Internet” FW* = Fixed Wireless Reference NBN three-year-construction-plan.xlsx

Roadmap 2016-2020 81 6.0 TOURISM In the year ending June 2015, over 2.6m people visited the Ipswich and West Moreton region. The region also had almost 2.0m daytrip visits and 1.1m overnight stays. Tourism 2020 is a whole-of-government and industry long-term strategy to build the resilience and competitiveness of Australia’s tourism industry and grow its economic contribution. It focuses on improving the industry’s performance and competitiveness by pursuing new opportunities for growth and addressing supply-side factors. Tourism 2020 is Australia’s national strategy to enhance growth and The Tourism 2020 goal is to achieve more than $115bn in overnight spend by competitiveness in the tourism industry by focusing on six strategic areas to: 2020 (up from $70bn in 2009). Š grow demand from Asia Tourism Australia shares this goal with the Australian tourism industry and Š federal, state and territory governments in an effort to maximize tourism’s ŠŠ build competitive digital capability economic contribution to the Australian people. ŠŠ encourage investment and implement regulatory reform agenda ŠŠ ensure tourism transport environment supports growth ŠŠ increase supply of labour, skills and Indigenous participation ŠŠ build industry resilience, productivity and quality ŠŠ Australian Government priorities

Tourism ministers from the Australian and State and Territory Governments have identified four policy priorities under Tourism 2020:

ŠŠ encourage high-quality tourism experiences, including Indigenous tourism ŠŠ limit the tax, red tape and other regulatory burden industry faces ŠŠ undertake coordinated and effective marketing campaigns to drive demand ŠŠ work with industry to support the development of tourism infrastructure that can drive demand Reference www.tourism.australia.com/about-us/tourism2020.aspx

82 Roadmap 2016-2020 6.1 International Visitors Visitors Visitor nights Average stay (nights) Ipswich and West Moreton Financial Year % Financial Year % Financial Year % 2013/14 2014/15 Change 2013/14 2014/15 Change 2013/14 2014/15 Change Purpose of visit (visitors) Holiday 11,029 14,296 30% 310,956 348,933 12% 28 24 -14% Visiting friends and relatives 12,915 18,833 46% 197,414 406,076 106% 15 22 47% Business, Education, Employment and Other np 5,280 np np 365,397 np np 69 np Total 26,275 37,567 43% 746,924 1,120,406 50% 28 30 7% Top accommodation types Commercial Accommodation 10,725 12,696 18% 419,297 505,352 21% 39 40 3% Friends or relatives property 12,969 20,772 60% 224,626 506,189 125% 17 24 41% Other np np np np np np np np np Total 26,275 37,567 43% 746,924 1,120,406 50% 28 30 7% Top origin (visitors) New Zealand 8,425 13,825 64% 75,356 128,075 70% 9 9 0% Asia 5,301 6,238 18% 377,380 611,323 62% 71 98 38% United Kingdom – Other Europe 7,353 11,004 50% 197,772 195,951 -1% 27 18 -33% Other Countries 5,196 6,500 25% 96,416 185,057 92% 19 28 47% Total 26,275 37,567 43% 746,924 1,120,406 50% 28 30 7% Age group (visitors) 15 to 29 years 8,627 11,013 28% 408,824 663,459 62% 47 60 28% 30 to 44 years 5,433 8,447 55% 186,715 159,939 -14% 34 19 -44% 45 years and over 12,215 18,107 48% 151,386 297,008 96% 12 16 33% Total 26,275 37,567 43% 746,924 1,120,406 50% 28 30 7% Visit First visit 8,677 10,605 22% 423,544 474,160 12% 49 45 -8% Return visit 17,598 26,963 53% 323,380 646,246 100% 18 24 33% Total 26,275 37,567 43% 746,924 1,120,406 50% 28 30 7% Travel party (visitors) Unaccompanied traveller 13,537 21,413 58% 457,408 831,916 82% 34 39 15% Adult couple 6,994 7,433 6% 188,077 69,916 -63% 27 9 -67% Family group / Friends or relatives travelling together np 7,034 np np 154,548 np np 22 np Other np np np np np np np np np Total 26,275 37,567 43% 746,924 1,120,406 50% 28 30 7%

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Roadmap 2016-2020 83 6.2 Domestic Visitors Overnight trips (000) Nights (000) Average stay (nights) Ipswich and West Moreton Financial Year % Financial Year % Financial Year % 2013/14 2014/15 Change 2013/14 2014/15 Change 2013/14 2014/15 Change Purpose of visit (visitors) Holiday 197 177 -10% 529 576 9% 2.7 3.3 0.6 Visiting friends and relatives 300 294 -2% 758 846 12% 2.5 2.9 0.4 Business and Other np np np np np np np np np Total 538 588 9% 1,365 1,854 36% 2.5 3.2 0.7 Accommodation type Commercial accommodation np np np np np np np np np Caravan/Camping 103 140 36% 321 381 19% 3.1 2.7 -0.4 Friends or relatives property 335 310 -7% 852 1,011 19% 2.5 3.3 0.8 Other np np np np np np np np np Total 538 588 9% 1,365 1,854 36% 2.5 3.2 0.7 Age group (visitors) 15 to 29 years np 178 np np 570 np np 3.2 np 30 to 44 years np 148 np np 485 np np 3.3 np 45 years and over 235 262 11% 632 799 26% 2.7 3.1 0.4 Total 538 588 9% 1,365 1,854 36% 2.5 3.2 0.7 Travel party (visitors) Travelling alone 159 201 26% 462 610 32% 2.9 3.0 0.1 Adult couple 123 114 -7% 233 359 54% 1.9 3.2 1.3 Family group – parents and children np 135 np np 424 np np 3.1 np Friends or relatives travelling together np 124 np np 343 np np 2.8 np Other np np np np np np np np np Total 538 588 9% 1,365 1,854 36% 2.5 3.2 0.7 Top activities undertaken (visitors) Visit friends & relatives 346 334 -3% 820 1,074 31% 2.4 3.2 0.8 Go shopping for pleasure np 120 np np 523 np np 4.4 np Eat out / dine at a restaurant and/or cafe 132 173 31% 396 594 50% 3.0 3.4 0.4 Other activities 397 420 6% 1,108 1,361 23% 2.8 3.2 0.4 Total 538 588 9% 1,365 1,854 36% 2.5 3.2 0.7 Origin (visitors) Brisbane 212 204 -4% 482 464 -4% 2.3 2.3 - Other Queensland 226 230 2% 521 688 32% 2.3 3.0 0.7 Other States/Territories 101 154 52% 362 702 94% 3.6 4.5 0.9 Total 538 588 9% 1,365 1,854 36% 2.5 3.2 0.7 Reference [email protected]

84 Roadmap 2016-2020 6.3 Domestic Daytrips Daytrips (000) Daytrips (000) Daytrips (000) Ipswich and West Moreton Financial Year Financial Year % 2013/14 2014/15 Change Main purpose of trip Holiday 697 894 28 Visiting friends and relatives 662 673 2 Business and Other 508 411 -19 Total 1,867 1,979 6 Top activities undertaken Visit friends & relatives 744 816 10 Eat out/dine at a restaurant and/or cafe 525 657 25 Other 1,867 1,979 6 Total 1,867 1,979 6 Age group 15 to 44 years 832 836 0 45 years and over 1,034 1,143 11 Total 1,867 1,979 6 Top origin Brisbane 1,363 1,588 16 Other Queensland 413 np np Other states/territories np np np Total 1,867 1,979 6

Reference [email protected] 7.0 CONCLUSION In order not to duplicate process and stretch limited resources, the RDAIWM The region boasts significant diversity, with urban hubs and substantial areas committee has worked collaboratively and systemically with the four local of rich agricultural and recreational land and offers the following: governments on priorities at the sub-regional and regional level. This has been the template for developing the 2016-2020 Regional Roadmap. ŠŠ it has some of Australia’s largest areas of developable industrial land and master planned communities The previous sections record the key tasks and activities of the Ipswich and West Moreton region. These provide important evidence as to the nature ŠŠ it is well placed within an hour’s drive to Brisbane and the Gold of activities that are required right across the region. In most cases, these Coast with full accessibility to port and rail networks and seven major will relate to the ability of regional development to match both community national highways expectations as well as the pace of social, industrial and business growth. ŠŠ it contains nine existing or proposed regionally significant Addressing the uneven pace of regional development and the different ways industry parks it impacts on centres and population is one of the greatest challenges facing ŠŠ is home to the Lockyer Valley Food Bowl, regarded as one of the the Ipswich and West Moreton region. ten most fertile valleys in the world ŠŠ has available land to provide for urban growth with strong tourism and recreational amenity ŠŠ contains the waterways of seven valleys and the majority of SEQ’s water storage ŠŠ encompasses world heritage areas of national and international significance and has a strong cultural heritage and recognised traditional land ownership of Aboriginal communities ŠŠ was a selected early release site for the National Broadband Network ŠŠ is home to Australia’s largest defence base at Amberley with 5,800 defence and civilian personnel

Collectively, this presents an opportunity to service demands for a diverse range of economic, social and environmental imperatives, but will put enormous pressure on resources, service capability and infrastructure. That is why Regional Development Australia Ipswich and West Moreton’s primary focuses in 2016-2020 will revolve around five key economic development themes: food and agriculture, infrastructure, growth sectors, intelligent region and tourism.

86 Roadmap 2016-2020 ATTACHMENT B STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Roadmap 2016-2020 87 8.0 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION 8.2 Update Consultation with Regional Stakeholders RDAIWM has formed strong working relationships with the four local The RDA Ipswich & West Moreton Regional Roadmap 2016-2020 has governments located within the Ipswich and West Moreton region. In identified how the Committee is supporting effective cross-sectoral, developing the Regional Roadmap, these Councils have provided the intergovernmental partnerships and integrated regional planning, conduit to understanding the needs, challenges and opportunities facing including opportunities for future collaboration. RDA Ipswich & West communities across the region. This approach has the advantage of Moreton has and will continue to develop partnership activities within guaranteeing balanced coverage across the entirety of Ipswich and West the region and to identify future potential joint activities with regional Moreton. It is also advantageous in that all local governments are currently stakeholders. These activities are explained in each Annual Plan developed undertaking community planning – thus, RDAIWM can be assured of by the RDA Ipswich & West Moreton committee. using information that is current, without having to duplicate the extensive consultation already underway across the region. RDAIWM nevertheless acknowledges that a focus on local government 8.1 Developing and Implementing Regional Roadmaps has limitations, particularly in terms of accessing business and industry All RDA committees have been assigned with preparing a regional plan feedback and the ability to scan for issues cross-regionally. Consequently, (roadmap), designed to be an easy-to-read regional snapshot, which sets further consultation with the private sector, not-for-profit groups and others out key issues and priorities for action, as well as the strategy by which will be an instrumental part of RDAIWM’s activities throughout future years. each RDA will be able to assist in delivering meaningful, regionally focused It is likely that this will be done collaboratively with existing local, state outcomes for regional Australia. and regional bodies. The resulting feedback will be incorporated into later RDA looks to ensure that all community members can provide input to revisions of the Regional Roadmap. government about the strengths and weaknesses of regional Australia. All The Chair and CEO of RDAIWM visited all four local government Regional Roadmaps should therefore be underpinned by consultation with authorities in 2015 and 2016 to discuss council priority projects under key stakeholders in the region including local government, business, non- the five economic development themes of: Food and Agriculture; profit organisations, agriculture, health and education institutions, women, Infrastructure; Growth Sectors; Intelligent Regions and Tourism. young people and students, Indigenous Australians and people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. By partnering with local government, the RDAIWM committee is aware of the goals and activities of each Ipswich and West Moreton’s local As a published document which is available to the community, a Regional government authorities. This provides important evidence as to the nature Roadmap should support investment attraction, encourage business of projects that are required across the region. During the consultation growth in the community and keep the community informed about the process, all councils highlighted the importance of the priorities under the RDA’s priorities. The Regional Roadmap should also identify opportunities five economic development themes. and mechanisms for the region to take advantage of Australian, Queensland and local government programs and services. Finally, the Regional Roadmap also serves to articulate each RDA committee’s economic vision for the region and fortify the work and priorities of the committee. The key focus of each Regional Roadmap is therefore on outcomes that can be delivered by and for the community.

88 Roadmap 2016-2020 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION AND PARTNERSHIP 8.3 Project Proposals ŠŠ Ipswich City Council Councillors ŠŠ Southern Queensland RDAIWM perceives its role as one of advising and guiding Correction Centre ŠŠ Ipswich City Council Economic program and project development, as well as advocating for Development Unit ŠŠ UQ Gatton the Ipswich and West Moreton region. RDAIWM has developed templates to assist applicants in bringing forward their ideas ŠŠ Ipswich City Council Strategic ŠŠ Nolan’s Transport for community projects and programs. These templates and Community Planner ŠŠ Scenic Rim Regional Councillors checklists include: Š Bremer Region Š Š Scenic Rim Regional Council Chamber of Commerce Š ŠŠ Expression of Interest Economic Development Unit Š Greater Springfield ŠŠ Risk Management Checklist Š Š Canungra District Chamber of Commerce Š Chamber of Commerce ŠŠ Internal Assessment Checklist Š SEQ Indigenous Š Š Kooralbyn Valley Chamber of Commerce Š These documents are designed to test ideas as well as to Chamber of Commerce begin conversations. ŠŠ State Member for Ipswich West ŠŠ Tamborine Mountain This process provides the RDAIWM Committee with the State Member for Ipswich Chamber of Commerce ŠŠ information it needs to confidently advocate for a certain ŠŠ State Member for Bundamba ŠŠ Beaudesert project, program or policy. Chamber of Commerce ŠŠ Federal Member for Oxley The Committee reserves the right to request more information ŠŠ State Member for Beaudesert or further development of a proposed project. ŠŠ Federal Member for Blair ŠŠ Gelita By involving the RDAIWM at preliminary stages this will reduce ŠŠ Startup Ipswich the assessment times with relevant departments, as key criteria ŠŠ Somerset Regional Councillors ŠŠ Top Office will be successfully addressed. In particular, applicants should Š Somerset Regional Council Manager note that RDAIWM requires that all submissions are linked with Š Saint Andrews Private Hospital Š Š Planning and Development the Committee’s regional development approach as described ŠŠ Department of State Development in this Regional Roadmap. ŠŠ Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce Š Lockyer Valley Councillors That is, each project should be articulated in terms of its Š Š Somerset Regional Business Alliance Š contribution to the Regional Roadmap vision for the Ipswich ŠŠ Lockyer Valley Regional Development ŠŠ State Member for Nanango and West Moreton region. It should also describe which of Š State Member for Lockyer the five economic development themes areas it is linked with. Š Š Department of Agriculture Š Furthermore, ongoing support by the RDAIWM Committee will Š Federal Member for Wright and Fisheries Š be subject to and conditional upon, projects aligning with the ŠŠ Shop My Town ŠŠ University of Southern Queensland ‘policy unison imperative’.

Roadmap 2016-2020 89 8.4 Assessing and Supporting Proposals 8.5 Assistance from Other Levels RDAIWM, in conjunction with Australian, State and local governments will RDA committees have been convened to allow an easily accessible point for pursue every avenue possible to encourage and support a more vibrant the community to bring forward ideas on regional development. However, and sustainable future for the communities of the Ipswich and West in preparing a submission for RDA, proponents are encouraged to seek Moreton region. The Regional Roadmap reinforces the critical role of local consultation, advice and support from a range of other organisations with leadership, self-reliance and the strengthening of institutions – in essence, interests in regional development. These might include: local capacity building. local government authorities The benefits of utilising RDAIWM as a primary source of information and ŠŠ assistance on project or program development are: ŠŠ Australian and State government departments and/or agencies ŠŠ providing advice on obtaining evidence of broad community or ŠŠ regional organisations business support ŠŠ natural resource management groups Š assisting with identifying other project partners/funding sources Š ŠŠ peak industry and organisational bodies ŠŠ helping ensure documentation is completed in sufficient detail RDAIWM will provide contact details for these stakeholder groups, in order to RDAIWM also plays a major role in providing advice, comments and facilitate collaborative and high-value project proposals where appropriate. recommendations on any submission relevant to the Ipswich and West Moreton region to the Australian and State Governments. RDAIWM may respond to approaches from the community in a variety of ways, including direct support, advocacy, identifying alternative funding, data collection and/or facilitating linkages between stakeholders. In addition, proponents should note that the listed priority areas may be adjusted in future versions of the Regional Roadmap.

90 Roadmap 2016-2020 9.0 LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The documents and statistics sourced in the development of this document are outlined below: Queensland regional profile Ipswich City LGA. Queensland Government. Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Statistician’s Office. 2016 Games 2013, Destination Q, Queensland Government, Brisbane. South East Queensland Regional Development Initiative. 2016. Department of Industry and Science, Industry Growth Centres Initiative, National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR). 2013. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra. Queensland Govt. Statistician’s Office. Queensland Treasury. Ipswich City Council 2009, Economic Development Plan for Ipswich City Queensland Regional Profile. 2009-2031, Office of Economic Development. Queensland Office of Economic and Statistical Research, Regional Profile Ipswich City Council, Ipswich Community Plan i2031, Ipswich City Council. 2015. Based on ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing. Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Lockyer Valley Economic Development Plan ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing, Socio Economic Index for (2013 – 2018), Lockyer Valley Regional Council. Areas (SEIFA). Queensland Government 2012, Bromelton State Development Area ABS 2010-11 Agricultural Census. – Development Scheme, Queensland Government, Brisbane. Council of Mayors, South East Queensland. Scenic Rim Regional Council, Scenic Rim Economic Development Action Plan 2015/16, Scenic Rim Regional Council. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census Data 2001-2011, Australian Bureau of Statistics. SEQ Catchments, 2012, Regional Water Security Program for South East Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Queensland – Revision 2 (September 2012). Basic Community Profile. Skills Australia 2011, Skills for prosperity – a roadmap for vocational education Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets Australia, and training, Skills Australia. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra. Somerset Regional Council, Somerset Economic Development Plan, Department of Employment, Labour Force Region LFR, Commonwealth 2015 to 2020, Somerset Regional Council. of Australia, Canberra. Somerset Regional Council, Somerset Region Draft Economic Development Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Queensland Regional Plan, Somerset Regional Council. Profiles, Queensland Treasury, Brisbane. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities 2011, Sustainable Australia – Sustainable Communities, Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra.

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