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REGIONAL RDA
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.
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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
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Images appearing in this document:
Copyright is held by the respective owners for all images which are used here with permission.
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. Page 82: Chinese couples with horses, Spicers Hidden
Tomatoes – Lockyer Region.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
Food and agriculture
Supporting growth for globally competitive food production and value
adding industries in the region.
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.
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.
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.
Tourism
Expanding tourism and attracting more visitors to the region for
leisure, sport and a high quality tourist experience.
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High quality agricultural land Competing for new investment for growth
Largest defence base in Australia Funds for infrastructure to
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
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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.” a focus on economic development
Our region is recognised as integral to the economic, social and
a desire to encourage diversity
environmental wellbeing of the larger SEQ.
– economic, cultural, landscapes, communities and housing
Ipswich and West Moreton provides diverse lifestyle opportunities for
the need for collaboration between government, business and community
people to live, a burgeoning economy that attracts business from all sectors
and its natural assets are managed for the benefit of all. the need to protect rural lifestyles and the agricultural industry
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:
economic development – new investment in existing and emerging
industry sectors
regional prosperity – an increase in the gross regional product
economic growth rate consistent with population projections
becoming known as an ‘Intelligent Region’ that is an active and
growing participant in the national and global knowledge economy
an unemployment rate lower than the greater SEQ region
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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:
a leader in food value adding
and food exporting
a sought after tourism
and leisure destination
new and revitalised town and city
centres that attract new business,
more residents and maintains a
contemporary lifestyle
a major defence destination that is
preferred for its lifestyle and its ability
to support defence facility growth
an attractive destination for new
investment for young entrepreneurs
and leaders
a high growth zone that out performs
other regions on knowledge and
industrial competitiveness
10 Roadmap 2016-2020Kilcoy
Esk
Gatton Ipswich
Laidley
Boonah Beaudesert
Roadmap 2016-2020 114.0 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 2016-2020This Regional Roadmap document responds to the key national outcomes
and focuses on:
adding value to the work done at an Australian, State and local
government level to support economic growth
fostering a regional approach to new investment to support wider
economic benefits
championing lead initiatives that will boost the competitiveness of
the region – continuing RDA’s advocacy for digital skills development
for industry and the community
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 134.2 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
Smart Manufacturing Specialisations contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all
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
Regional Indicators with regional, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Digital Capacity
Human Capital 2
South East Queensland Regional Development Initiative. 2016.
14 Roadmap 2016-20204.3.1 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
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
Strong Communities – A strong Australia is built on infrastructure that supports efficient movement of our produce,
strong communities:
access to suppliers and markets and production growth.
National Stronger Regions Fund – to support priority 3. Strengthening our approach to drought and risk management,
economic and infrastructure projects across Australia with a
i ncluding 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
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
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
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
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
Roadmap 2016-2020 154.4 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:
$50m Advance Queensland Best and Brightest Fund, which will develop, attract and retain
world-class talent both scientific and entrepreneurial
$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
$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
$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
16 Roadmap 2016-20204.4.1 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:
transport infrastructure (airports, marine projects and roads)
flood mitigation infrastructure (levees and drainage works)
critical community infrastructure (water, waste water and sewerage)
Reference www.statedevelopment.qld.gov
Roadmap 2016-2020 174.5 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
corporate plan
long-term financial forecast
long-term asset management plan
annual budget
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:
goals
direction
allocation of resources, capital and people
18 Roadmap 2016-20205.0 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
months and typically accounts for 25% of Queensland’s total horticultural
Somerset $759m 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 195.1 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:
Contains the City of Ipswich The region has a strong cultural 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, Contains more than 53% of
Esk, Toogoolawah and Kilcoy Enterprise Park, Citiswich,
the SEQ region’s good quality
Wulkuraka/Karabin, Purga,
Forms more than 58% of the agriculture land – the region
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
of 13,000 km2 Zone (GWIZ)
as one of the ten most fertile
Has a population of 302,124 valleys in the world Is traversed and connected by
(2016) to grow to 641,251 (2036) seven main road transport links
Contains the waterways
– the Brisbane Valley, D’Aguilar,
Contains 58% of the of seven valleys – Stanley,
region’s areas of high Warrego, Cunningham, Mount
Brisbane, Lockyer, Bremer,
ecosystem functions Lindesay and Centenary
Fassifern, Logan and Albert
Highways and the Ipswich
Wivenhoe Dam and Encompasses world heritage Motorway and is connected by
Somerset Dam (combined
capacity of over 2m ML) areas of National and three rails lines, two of which
International significance, carry major freight
Has more than 39% of the including the World Heritage
industrial land for SEQ Two major universities
Gondwana Rainforests
(University of Southern
Home to two of SEQ’s largest
master planned communities 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 2016-20205.2 Local Government in Ipswich and West Moreton
Ipswich Scenic Rim Lockyer Valley Somerset
Overview
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
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
Demography
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%
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%
Society
2011 Post school qualifications (%) 49.00% 50.30% 45.90% 45.00%
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
Economic
Services, Performance
Social Assistance and Fishing
2011 Major industry employment rate (%) 14.40% 10.70% 12.20% 13.60%
2010/14 Registered Businesses 7,965 4,161 2,936 2,004
2015 Police stations 7 7 3 5
Emergency
Schools and
Hospitals
2015 Ambulance stations 4 5 2 3
2015 Fire stations (excludes rural fire brigade) 6 8 4 4
2015 Schools (public and private) 67 28 26 19
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 215.3 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 2016-20205.3.1 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 235.3.2 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 2016-20205.3.3 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 255.3.4 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 2016-20205.3.5 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 276.0 REGIONAL PRIORITIES
The Ipswich and West Moreton communities,
industries and businesses have much to offer
across the five economic themes of:
Food and Agriculture
Infrastructure
Growth Sectors
Intelligent Region
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:
drivers and emerging issues that
will impact on opportunities for
economic development
regional risks to economic growth
which might include skills, labour
force or business capabilities
opportunities that can support
regional growth
an assessment of current
conditions and the potential
for economic development
28 Roadmap 2016-20206.1 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
Smart Manufacturing Specialisations
RDAIWM when they seek to deliver such key infrastructure to the region. This includes
the South East Queensland Council of Mayors and the SEQ RDA Initiative. Transport and Logistics
Regional Indicators
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND COUNCIL OF MAYORS Digital Capacity
Mission
Human Capital
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
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
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.
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
Regional Planning employers, it is important to note that other priorities may
develop over the coming years as ideas and community
Housing Affordability
attitudes change.
Infrastructure
Water Reform
Environment and Sustainability
Rural Communities Trail Bikes
Drought Resistant Turf
Reference Council of Mayors,
South East Queensland.
Roadmap 2016-2020 296.2.1 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
• New and emerging Cavell Bridge
Regional Food Sector Strategy Assist the ‘Protein Precinct
opportunities (hydroponics, – Replacement of the existing
Initiative’ through enhanced
high value timber, 17m timber bridge 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 2016-20206.2.2 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 and resilience Monsildale beef area heavy
Brook Causeway, Coulsen
Cunningham Highway – Upgrade to existing structure vehicle access project
Regional Rail Services
Realignment – Amberley Upgrade of the Brisbane Valley
Interchange upgrade Road corridor through SDA
Highway – Blacksoil to Blackbutt
site, between the Mt Lindesay
Highway at Woodhill and
Boonah-Beaudesert Road
at Bromelton
Bromelton House road upgrade
316.2.3 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
Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Withcott water and
Strategy to encourage adaptive
Rail Project (ARTC) sewerage infrastructure
reuse of places of cultural
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)
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