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CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING DISCLAIMER While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the Central Queensland Local Government Association (CQ Local Government Association) accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained herein. To the best of our knowledge the content was correct at the time of publishing. Any references to legislation are not an interpretation of the law. All references are to be used as a guide only. The information in this publication is general and does not take into account individual circumstances or situations. Where appropriate, independent legal advice should be sought. All maps are intended to represent general concepts for the purpose of broad-scale regional planning. These maps do not and are not intended to identify, or give attributes or rights, including land use use parcels. Boundaries and locations are indicative only, and may be subject to While every care has been taken in preparing this publication the CQ Local Government Association does not guarantee, or make any representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown on these maps, nor does it accept any responsibility or liability for any loss or damage arising from its use. Local Government Association in order to inform and align the federal, state, and local government strategic planning agendas and regional policies. It seeks to encourage but does not commit nor pertain to commit any government organisation, industry, or community organisation to implement, fund, or otherwise resource activities and programs. the CQ Local Government Association with assistance from the Queensland Government, Australian Federal Government, business sector, and communities of the CQ Region. The CQ Local Government Association supports the sharing of regional planning information, but only if it is recognised for the work and it remains unaltered. Final Version Date: 30 November 2012 FOR MORE INFORMATION CQ Local Government Association 158 Kerrigan Street, Frenchville, Qld 4701 Tel: +61 7 4926 3799 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cqlga.asn.au 2 CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..............................................................................4 FOREWORD .................................................................................................5 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ...........................................................................6 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................9 SHARED REGIONAL STRATEGIC ISSUES .................................................12 THEME OVERVIEW.....................................................................................17 THEME: SETTLEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT .........................................19 THEME: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ..................................................... 27 THEME: REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ...............................41 THEME: ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................... 55 THEME: SOCIAL WELLBEING................................................................... 65 FOOTNOTES .............................................................................................. 77 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE CQ LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK COLLABORATORS FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS DOCUMENT. • Australian Bureau of Statistics • Policy Performance Monitoring and Reporting • Banana Shire Council • Queensland Department of Local Government • BHP Billiton and Planning • BMA Coal • Queensland Department of Education and Training • Capricorn Enterprise • Central Highlands Regional Council • Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation • Central Highlands Development Corporation • Queensland Health • CQ Leagues Club • Queensland Police Service • CQUniversity • Queensland Treasury • Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research • Queensland Magnesia (QMAG) • Department of Regional Australia, Regional • QUT Development and Local Government • Queensland Department of Justice and • Economics Associates Attorney-General • Fitzroy Basin Association Inc • Queensland Department of Transport • Flinders Group and Main Roads • Gladstone Regional Council • Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority • Isaac Regional Council • Regional Economic Statistics • Infrastructure Australia • Regional Development Australia (Fitzroy and Central West Region) • National Institute of Economic and Industry Research • Rockhampton Regional Council • RSPCA • University of Adelaide • Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council Special thanks to • Penelope-Jane Fry (engaged through Rockhampton Regional Council). 4 CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING FOREWORD As the heartland of the Resource Sector ‘boom’, CQ is experiencing measurable growth. CQ businesses and households are currently presented with unprecedented opportunities as the Region contributes to the growth of a nation. speed economy hits hard within a regional setting. Strain on the Region’s infrastructure and services is clear as well as increased costs of living and tight competition for funds and projects. During this fast and dynamic period, the CQ community and CQ Local Government Association recognise the need for clear direction and advocacy for the Region. FUTURE FOUNDATIONS: The nature of development and investment within CQ over the next decade will contribute to the community’s foundations for many years to come. This is relevant to both the planning of hard and soft infrastructure as well as the implementation of community vision for the future of the Region. These foundations are key to the Region’s future, liveability, environment, employment of services and infrastructure. These and clearly represented within relevant frameworks. This is what will enure the long- term viability of CQ communities beyond any ‘boom’ or ‘one factory town’ mentality. CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING 5 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT THE CQ PROFILE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WHAT IS THIS AS A WHOLE-OF- DOCUMENT FOR? CQ POSITIONING DOCUMENT. THIS IS NOT ABOUT REINVENTING THE WHEEL. It is a compilation of CQ relevant information sourced from multiple formats including policy documents, planning frameworks, community plans, statistics and various consultations. Its intent is to collate regionally relevant data, This document was developed in collaboration planning and policy information sourced from all with and consideration of multiple stakeholders. levels of government and interest groups, with It is a composition of relevant information the shared vision and aspirations for CQ held by based on the clear mandate, that collaboration the wider community. is necessary for recognition of the unique challenges and shared opportunities presented within the CQ Region today. Critical timing in policy, planning, reform and investment within all three levels of government led the CQ Local Government Association to develop and publish this document. documents and highlights CQ issues and key priorities by tying together community vision with real planning and infrastructure needs. It assesses the current situation within CQ and puts forward a future needs analysis for the Region in regards to strategic vision, resource allocations and long term decision making. investors and the public that the CQ Local Government Association member Councils and the CQ Region as a whole, know where the Region is headed, and how it intends to get there. 6 CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING HOW WAS THIS DOCUMENT DEVELOPED? FEDERAL POLICY AND PLANS STATE-WIDE POLICY AND PLANS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY AUSTRALIA ROADMAP CQ PROFILE PLANS (FCW) A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING PRINCIPALS REGIONAL VISION STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS SETTLEMENT AND SOCIAL REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT WELLBEING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT KEY SHARED REGIONAL ISSUES OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS DELIVERY MECHANISMS REGIONAL PLANS ENVIRONMENT INTEGRATED SOCIAL AND AND NRM INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING SCHEMES CULTURAL PLANS PLANS AND PROJECTS PLANS AND PROJECTS AND PROJECTS ENVIRONMENTAL LOCAL, STATE, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT WORKFORCE PLANS AND AND FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT STATEMENTS DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS OF GOVERNMENT PLANS AND AND MITIGATION SKILLING STRATEGIES HOUSEHOLDS AND CORPORATE AND PROJECTS /OFFSET BUSINESSES OPERATIONS PLANS OTHER ACTIONS THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, INNOVATION, AND EFFORT CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING 7 QUEENSLAND’S ENGINE ROOM - THE CQ REGION 8 CQ PROFILE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REGIONAL DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND COMMUNITY PLANNING INTRODUCTION CQ IS THE SERVICE HUB OF QUEENSLAND. IT IS FEATURES OF CQ: HOME TO SOME OF • World class vocational and tertiary education facilities - in demand for leading industry and academic AUSTRALIA’S BEST research capacities, REGIONAL AIR, SEA, and heritage assets, • Diverse, innovative and creative business and community cultures