INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE REPORT 2019 OUR MANDATE Building Queensland is a statutory body providing independent, expert advice on major Hardcopy ISBN: 978-0-6484591-2-5 infrastructure. Established under the Building Queensland Act 2015, Building Queensland’s Online vision is to enhance infrastructure outcomes ISBN: 978-0-6484591-3-2 for Queensland. INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE REPORT AUGUST 2019 Working closely with Queensland Government ©Building Queensland, AUGUST 2019 agencies, including departments, government- owned corporations and statutory authorities, Disclaimer Building Queensland leads the development Building Queensland makes no representations or warranties as to the of detailed business cases for projects with an contents or accuracy of the information contained in this publication. estimated capital cost of $100 million or more and The material contained in this publication has been prepared only for assists with those between $50-$100 million. 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Our Infrastructure Pipeline Report provides transparency of key government proposals under development. Cover (left to right): Inner City South State Secondary College, Cairns Convention Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital, school sports court, Somerset Dam and newly completed state school building (images courtesy of Department of Education, Queensland Health and Seqwater). CONTENTS FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................2 INFLUENCES .....................................................................................................3 INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE REPORT ...........................................................5 PART 1: UNFUNDED PROPOSALS — INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE ..........................7 SUMMARY OF PRIORITY PROPOSALS ...............................................................8 INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE OF PRIORITY PROPOSALS .............................9 WHAT’S CHANGED ........................................................................................10 PROPOSAL SUMMARIES .................................................................................13 BEYOND THE PIPELINE .................................................................................32 PART 2: FUNDED PROPOSALS — DETAILED BUSINESS CASES...............................35 Centenary Bridge FOREWORD The Queensland Government, with the support of Building business cases for new greenfield developments for Significant progress has been made in the Queensland, has been busy unpacking service needs Toowoomba Hospital and Bundaberg Hospital. development of Queensland infrastructure across the state and identifying opportunities for economic Building Queensland is also leading the development of proposals since our December 2018 report. growth. This analysis has led to the identification of new proposals in the pipeline. The introduction of these detailed business cases for our critical water supply assets to ensure they continue to function safely during extreme Over 70 per cent of proposals proposals has resulted in a greater balance of economic and social infrastructure—both of which are necessary for weather events. Engineering standards have changed since have progressed to further stages developing the Queensland economy and enhancing the many of our dams were built and the detailed business quality of life for all Queenslanders. cases for Somerset Dam and Paradise Dam will investigate of development. solutions to meet the latest guidelines on acceptable Queensland’s growing and ageing population, coupled with flood capacity. ageing infrastructure assets and increased risks of extreme weather are just some of the challenges being addressed With the recent amendments to the Building Queensland by the proposals in this report. Some of the proposals Act 2015, our Infrastructure Pipeline Report will now are in the early stages of development, while others are transition to an annual cycle. Building Queensland will well progressed building on the comprehensive planning continue to provide transparency of the state’s major undertaken by agencies. infrastructure proposals through our website and we remain firmly focused on achieving our goal of enhancing Recognising the need to meet the demands of a larger infrastructure outcomes for the state. population, various education and health proposals are in the pipeline. In addition to investigating various hospital expansions, Building Queensland is developing detailed Damian Gould Alan Millhouse Chief Executive Officer, Chair, Building Queensland Building Queensland Building Queensland » Infrastructure Pipeline Report » 2019 » 1 INTRODUCTION Building Queensland oversees the planning The breadth of our involvement in developing the state’s infrastructure proposals is captured in this report. Building for all major infrastructure proposals in Queensland has either led or assisted with the development » BEYOND THE PIPELINE Queensland. From the early stages of of many of these proposals. Proposals where Building Queensland has not been involved have been identified This Infrastructure Pipeline Report tracks proposal development right through to the through engagement with agencies and assessed for development of detailed business cases, inclusion in this report. proposals that have progressed out of Building Queensland works closely with The Infrastructure Pipeline Report has moved to an annual the infrastructure pipeline. See page 34 agencies to help government determine cycle to align with the Queensland Budget. This will for the status of these projects after ensure budget priorities and developments are captured. infrastructure priorities. This change in frequency has been implemented under government consideration. amendments to the Building Queensland Act 2015 which Ultimately, Building Queensland’s analysis also include a change in responsibilities for business case development. Building Queensland leads the development and advice inform the government’s final of detailed business cases for infrastructure projects with investment decisions for Queensland’s an estimated capital cost of $100 million or more. This major infrastructure projects. threshold is now higher for road transport projects that do not incorporate a toll road with Building Queensland leading $ those with a minimum capital cost of $500 million. Where a toll road is included, Building Queensland’s $100 million threshold applies. Building Queensland is also required to assist agencies in developing detailed business cases for infrastructure projects over $50 million. » 2 Building Queensland » Infrastructure Pipeline Report » 2019 Agencies identify service needs and opportunities, and Influences engage Building Queensland to assess and develop QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT infrastructure proposals. Building Queensland works collaboratively to develop effective solutions—these are INFRASTRUCTURE OBJECTIVES The Queensland Government develops the not always new build infrastructure solutions. Building state’s infrastructure strategy. The State Queensland also considers opportunities to improve service Infrastructure Plan sets the framework performance through reform, better use and improvement to existing infrastructure. Building Queensland helps ensure the for planning and prioritising projects in vision for infrastructure is maintained through the planning Queensland. It influences corridor plans, and development of projects. improving prosperity and liveability state strategic infrastructure documents Building Queensland provides information to the Department such as strategic assessments for transport, of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning on the proposals