SEQ City Deal

[verbatim9]

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/almost-13-000ha-earmarked-for-future-housing-in-south-east-queensland-20230216-p5cl5z.html


 

That's why they went to LA as they want Greater Brisbane to emulate all the bad planning decisions they made over the years like wide freeways and urban sprawl. They obviously didn't go there to check out their latest public transport initiatives.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/BrentToderian/status/1626823358213132288

[ozbob]

WA Today --> What are 15-minute cities and how did they ignite a conspiracy theory?

Conspiracy theorists have moved on from rumours about microchips in COVID-19 vaccines and the potential dangers of 5G mobile phone towers to a previously uncontroversial urban planning principle.

The 15-minute city has caught on around the world – including in many Australian municipalities – but opposition to the idea has also caught hold among fringe groups. People suspicious of the planning concept are battling against it in forums from Britain's House of Commons to a council meeting in Melbourne. ...

Nutz !!

[Gazza]

So, some background.
The waters have been muddied because Oxford in the UK is implementing a type of congestion charge where you must have a permit to drive through certain points in the city ('traffic filters' with number plate recognition, much like the cameras around the London congestion charge zone) The idea is that instead of using those roads, you go around and use the ring road instead.
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/roads-and-transport/connecting-oxfordshire/traffic-filters#paragraph-12832

So now cookers have this mental association that 15 minute cites are a stepping stone to then dividing up a city with traffic filters and charging you to travel beyond 15 mins away.

[minbrisbane]

   watch out - the city planners are coming for you.  Ludicrous.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> No details in federal budget about SEQ's $1.8b City Deal

There is no new funding in Tuesday's federal budget to back the $1.8 billion south-east Queensland City Deal designed four years ago to help the region cope with population growth.

The deal between the three levels of government was signed in 2019, promising to expand the south-east Queensland economy's revenue by $58 billion by 2041.

Brisbane had the highest population growth rate (2.3 per cent); higher than Perth (1.5 per cent), Melbourne (1.1 per cent), Adelaide (1.1 per cent) and Sydney (0.7 per cent) according to April 2023 Australian Bureau of Statistics research. ...

[Stillwater]

Could it be that Queensland has not asked for any drawdown of federal government funds because it has not got its act together about priority projects, with no detailed planning and cost analysis that the feds would request as a condition of providing money to the state?

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1654494837582823428

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> New Gabba Metro connection delayed, $210m for Caboolture housing

Brisbane's new Gabba underground train station – which finishes in 2026 – will not have a $450 million new bus station until 2030, south-east Queensland's new City Deal documents show.

However, planning is rapidly accelerating for one of the region's newest cities, with $210 million set aside to provide affordable housing in Caboolture West. ...

July 2023 SEQ City Deal Implementation Deal shows how and by when funds from three levels of government are directed to key projects in south-east Queensland. CREDIT:SEQ CITY DEAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2023

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1679861202779000834

[ozbob]

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/new-gabba-metro-connection-delayed-210m-for-caboolture-housing-20230714-p5do8y.html

Major projects funded in the 2023 $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal .....and by when

Caboolture West

$210 million to set up infrastructure for 13,000 new affordable homes; projects chosen late 2023, construction begins mid-2024

Brisbane

$190.2 million for the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge; to be completed by late 2024
$450 million for Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station: construction finished 2030
$1 million to improve pedestrian flow around new Cultural Centre busway; study 2023-24
$3 million for a business case for a First Nations Cultural Centre in Brisbane by early 2025

Redland

$41 million for new Dunwich Ferry Terminal; planning finished end of 2023

Logan

$45 million for traffic improvements in Loganlea;  projects chosen 2023;work starts 2024
$1 million to plan a new road connecting  Park Ridge, Flagstone and Yarrabilba; begin 2024

Ipswich

$2.5 million for early evaluation of Springfield to Ipswich rail; options analysis by late 2024
$46 million for Brisbane Valley highway upgrades; work underway, others staged until 2027

Maroochy

$35 million to transition 5000 ha of flooded Maroochy River land to conservation, sport; Finish 2025
Lockyer

$13 million for water security planning in SEQ's salad vegetable belt; chose works by mid 2024

Toowoomba

$25 million to define the long-running Toowoomba Railway Parklands; business case by end of 2024
$40 million from Queensland Government to explore viability of Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct for motor racing,  If it is viable the private sector will be asked to fund the extra $95 million required

Region-wide

$250 million Southeast Queensland Liveability Fund; "Legacy projects" to be chosen by 2023
$150 million in an SEQ Innovation Fund targeting knowledge-intensive industries
$40 million for Resilient River stream revegetation projects; ongoing projects
$20 million to identify where mobile devices 'drop out' on rail and fix it; study 2023-24

[Jonno]

PR speak for more sprawl

"We want to uphold the unique attributes and character of the region while setting the right conditions that maximise the benefits of growth," Miles said.

[ozbob]

South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal

https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/planning/south-east-queensland-seq-city-deal


South East Queensland, City Deal, Implementation Plan July 2023

>> https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/80696/south-east-queensland-city-deal-implementation-plan.pdf

[ozbob]

Facebook ...

South East Queensland, City Deal, Implementation Plan July 2023 15th July 2023 Finally there has been an update on the...

Posted by RAIL - Back On Track on Friday, 14 July 2023

[Fares_Fair]

The SEQ City Deals as originally proposed were to be game-changers for connecting public transport - they have since been emasculated to become cosmetic parks and gardens for the regions, with a bit of housing.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/SEQMayors/status/1680029329462546432

 

[ozbob]

Media Release

https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/c-king/media-release/seq-city-deal-implementation-plan-launched

SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan launched

15th July 2023

The Albanese and Palaszczuk governments along with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (SEQ) have today released the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal Implementation Plan – a joint pathway to deliver $1.8 billion worth of projects to support one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

The Deal will deliver a lasting legacy for South East Queensland with a significant package of initiatives generating thousands of local jobs, boosting digital and transport connectivity, supporting the local environment, enhancing liveability and creating thriving communities.

The Deal will help one of Australia's fastest growing regions cater for its booming population and complement investment in the world's biggest sporting event – the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The launch of the Implementation Plan enables key projects in the Deal to progress to their next phases, including:

The $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund to deliver projects that support liveable and healthy communities;
The $105 million resource recovery infrastructure to progress the region to a circular economy;
$70 million for telecommunications infrastructure and improved digital connectivity;
$40 million for Resilient Rivers to improve the health of the region's waterways, rivers and Moreton Bay
$45 million for infrastructure in the Loganlea-Meadowbrook Precinct.

The Implementation Plan provides detail on how all commitments will support high-quality connectivity and community infrastructure to create a sustainable region that is connected locally and competing globally.

A copy of the Implementation Plan is available at: www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/seqcitydeal

Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

"The Australian Government is working closely with state and local government partners to deliver meaningful projects and actions, ensuring our planning and investment come together to provide the best outcomes for the communities of SEQ.

This partnership builds on the Australian Government's commitment to improving the quality of life of Australians living in our cities and suburbs.

"This partnership will support the region's booming population and complement broader work to deliver a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games."

Quotes attributable to Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles:

"South East Queensland is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, with 5.4 million people expected to call this region home by 2041," Mr Miles said.

"We have a world-class lifestyle and a strong economy that supports plenty of opportunities - and we want to keep it that way for generations to come.

"The SEQ City Deal implementation plan ensures we have three levels of government working together to unleash the region's potential and cements its economic future.

"It will put into motion a long-term vision for the infrastructure needed to put SEQ on the global stage, create good jobs and build more connected and liveable communities.

"We want to uphold the unique attributes and character of the region while setting the right conditions that maximise the benefits of growth.

"The City Deal will also support the lasting benefits SEQ will experience before and after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, setting the region up with key infrastructure that will sustain us for decades."

Quotes attributable to Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chair and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:

"This deal demonstrates the important cooperation needed between all levels of government to address the growing pressures on the south-east.

"We're experiencing significant population growth which is placing pressure on our region's housing and affordability, our environment, transport networks and lifestyle.

"This Deal puts us on a path to manage long-term population growth and to deliver the best-ever Games and, importantly, improve the lives of all of our residents.

"It delivers a foundation investment in our environment and waterways, community infrastructure and critical planning that will support the future of our region as we continue to grow.

"Since signing the Deal we've seen work continue on projects like the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, and we're excited to see funding to progress many of the other initiatives outlined in the Implementation Plan.

"We're keen to get on with delivering these outcomes and look forward to continuing to work closely with industry and the other levels of government to empower the SEQ City Deal to deliver the needs of our rapidly growing region over the next two-decades."

[ozbob]

" ... $40 million from Queensland Government to explore viability of Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct for motor racing,  ... "

    

[AJ Transport]

The more you read the "details" of the city deal the clearer it is that it's a pretty worthless collection of grants.

Many of them could easily have been implemented already with some of the QLD gov surplus and many of them will make little to no difference anyway.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

South East Queensland, City Deal Implementation Plan July 2023

15th July 2023

Finally there has been an update on the SEQ City Deal. Unfortunately it is prioritising more urban sprawl and roads. There are some public and active transport initiatives, but the Brisbane Bus Rapid Transit Metro station for Woolloongabba has been pushed back, and more urban sprawl brought forward. Some other projects are worthwhile but there needs to be more focus on sustainability of transport, not more of the same proven failure paradigm.

Some comments from RAIL Back On Track members:

"The SEQ City Deals as originally proposed were to be game-changers for connecting public transport - they have since been emasculated to become cosmetic parks and gardens for the regions, with a bit of housing."

"The more you read the 'details' of the city deal the clearer it is that it's a pretty worthless collection of grants.
Many of them could easily have been implemented already with some of the QLD gov surplus and many of them will make little to no difference anyway."

The fact that the Queensland Government can find $40 million " to explore viability of Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct for motor racing " under the cloak of the SEQ City Deal, while jurisdictions such as Ipswich and Logan LGAs cannot obtain funding for urgently needed bus service improvements, reinforces what a disappointment this SEQ City Deal is, and how disconnected the Palaszczuk Government has become from the citizens of Queensland. The SEQ Council of Mayors is an embarrassment for falling in lockstep with this charade.

South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal

https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/planning/south-east-queensland-seq-city-deal

South East Queensland, City Deal, Implementation Plan July 2023

>> https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/80696/south-east-queensland-city-deal-implementation-plan.pdf

Brisbanetimes --> New Gabba Metro connection delayed, $210m for Caboolture housing
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/new-gabba-metro-connection-delayed-210m-for-caboolture-housing-20230714-p5do8y.html

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/railbotforum/status/1680071477197172736

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1680073507194167296

[ozbob]

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/98989

$285.8 million to make SEQ an even better place to live

25th October 2023

Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure
The Honourable Dr Steven Miles

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

The Hon Catherine King MP

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government


The Hon Steven Miles MP

Deputy Premier

Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure


Cr Adrian Schrinner

Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chair

Lord Mayor of Brisbane

More than $285 million will deliver great places and spaces for communities across Queensland's booming south-east corner.


The SEQ Liveability Fund is one of the key projects being delivered under the $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal, a partnership between the Australian Government, the Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ).

The pool of funding is now open to eligible local governments to deliver projects that will help build healthier, liveable and more inclusive, connected communities.

That includes new parks and projects that promote health and wellbeing, as well as community infrastructure that complements new housing supply or urban renewal.

Councils can also apply for funding for regional sporting and recreation facilities to drive engagement in local sport in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The fund will also support projects that meet the program's wider vision to support local businesses, jobs and maximise opportunities for First Nations people.

The SEQ City Deal is on track to deliver a significant package of investments with a value of $1.8 billion to one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

It is expected to benefit more than three million residents.

It is a collaboration between the three levels of government to deliver 29 commitments aimed at generating long-lasting benefits for the region.

Allocation of funds was determined from 2020 population data and is outlined in the below table.

Liveability Fund total – $285.81 million

Council Population Funding ($m


Brisbane City Council 1,272,999 120.84

Moreton Bay Regional Council 479,639 45.54

Logan City Council 341,985 32.46

Sunshine Coast Council 336,482 31.95

Ipswich City Council 229,845 18.18

Toowoomba Regional Council 170,356 13.48

Redland City Council 160,331 12.68

Noosa Shire Council 56,587 3.58

Scenic Rim Regional Council 43,625 2.76

Lockyer Valley Regional Council 42,267 2.68

Somerset Regional Council 26,279 1.66

Totals 3,160,395 $285.81


Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

"We have an opportunity to deliver a region-shaping legacy with the hosting of the Olympic Games, and unlock a stronger future for communities.

"The Australian Government is working closely with our state and local government partners to achieve this legacy.

"With one in seven Australians living in SEQ, we will deliver liveability improvements to our cities and suburbs, ensuring a high quality of life – and the SEQ Liveability Fund will keep this commitment on track."

Quotes attributable to Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles:

"The Palaszczuk Government is proud to be investing in our communities and delivering for our councils in the south-east corner.

"Thanks to our incredible lifestyle and strong economy, South East Queensland is booming

"The SEQ Liveability Fund opens new opportunities to make our communities even better places to live, whether that be through more open spaces, infrastructure that complements new housing or projects that support health and wellbeing.

"Hosting the world's biggest event brings with it unmissable opportunities to leave a legacy with community projects that residents can enjoy for generations to come.

"It's great that councils have the opportunity through this fund to look at projects that can boost engagement in local sport in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032 and far beyond.

"This is our commitment to providing long-term improvements to the social, environmental and economic viability and sustainability of SEQ communities.

"It's another great example of what can be achieved for Queensland when our three levels of government work together."

Quotes attributable to Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chair and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:

"Funding will support the lifestyle of growing communities across the south east," Cr Schrinner said.

"It's an important investment by all levels of government towards the things and places communities love about where they live.

"It comes at a time South East Queensland is experiencing significant population growth as more and more Australians discover our unmatched lifestyle and want to call our region home.

"It's the first major investment to be rolled out since the SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan was launched in July, and we're keen to continue to work closely with the State and Federal governments to empower the SEQ City Deal and Councils to support the needs of our rapidly growing region over the next 20 years."

Additional information:

. The SEQ Liveability Fund is open for expressions of interest from eligible local governments from now until Friday 10 November 2023.
. Outcomes of the expression of interest stage are expected by the end of 2023, with projects to start being rolled out from mid-2024
. More information is available on the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning website
. Enquiries can be directed to SEQLiveabilityFund@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

ENDS[/b]

[verbatim9]

Just a reminder

Major projects funded in the 2023 $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal
Caboolture West

$210 million to set up infrastructure for 13,000 new affordable homes; projects chosen late 2023, construction begins mid-2024
Brisbane

$190.2 million for the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge; to be completed by late 2024
$450 million for Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station: construction finished 2030
$1 million to improve pedestrian flow around new Cultural Centre busway; study 2023-24
$3 million for a business case for a First Nations Cultural Centre in Brisbane by early 2025
Redland

$41 million for new Dunwich Ferry Terminal; planning finished end of 2023
Logan

$45 million for traffic improvements in Loganlea;  projects chosen 2023;work starts 2024
$1 million to plan a new road connecting  Park Ridge, Flagstone and Yarrabilba; begin 2024
Ipswich

$2.5 million for early evaluation of Springfield to Ipswich rail; options analysis by late 2024
$46 million for Brisbane Valley highway upgrades; work underway, others staged until 2027
Maroochy

$35 million to transition 5000 ha of flooded Maroochy River land to conservation, sport; Finish 2025
Lockyer

$13 million for water security planning in SEQ's salad vegetable belt; chose works by mid 2024
Toowoomba

$25 million to define the long-running Toowoomba Railway Parklands; business case by end of 2024
$40 million from Queensland Government to explore viability of Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct for motor racing,  If it is viable the private sector will be asked to fund the extra $95 million required
Region-wide

$250 million Southeast Queensland Liveability Fund; "Legacy projects" to be chosen by 2023
$150 million in an SEQ Innovation Fund targeting knowledge-intensive industries
$40 million for Resilient River stream revegetation projects; ongoing projects
$20 million to identify where mobile devices 'drop out' on rail and fix it; study 2023-24

[Fares_Fair]

A totally emasculated list, it's a joke.

I went to the launch, listened to pollies spruik their game-changing fast-rail - connecting the regions - transport plans.. none of which are on this list, except the Brisbane-centric Metro.
It's more of an embarrassment, full of more plans of plans and studies - yet nothing (fast-rail transport) gets built.

ALERT: This isn't foam.    it's dribble.

In May 2017, the Commonwealth Government invited the Queensland Government and the
Council of Mayors (SEQ) to jointly develop a City Deals strategy for South East
Queensland.

TransformingSEQ, the SEQ City Deal proposition document, was released in February 2019.
A key theme of the SEQ City Deal is ensuring economic activation of South East Queensland
to maintain and improve our region's liveability.

Regional transport connectivity would enable residents to access a range of essential services
and daily needs within 30 minutes, and have easy access to high quality jobs, key economic
clusters and major lifestyle opportunities within 45 minutes.

Given the involvement of all three levels of government, Fast Rail aligns well with the
objectives of a City Deal partnership and a future SEQ City Deal. The objectives of the SEQ
City Deal are four-fold:
Alignment of planning and prioritisation – to support greater coordination and integration
between the levels of government.
Connecting our activity and growth centres – to leverage Cross River Rail and Brisbane
Metro to deliver new trunk network connections for the region and support greater
economic and urban agglomeration.
Optimising our network – to maximise the efficiency of our existing network and systems.
Connecting our markets – to support the region's supply chain and grow the export
oriented-economy.

The SEQ City Deal will focus on delivering significant liveability and productivity benefits
across the region. Fast Rail represents a strong opportunity for the SEQ City Deal. This is
because Fast Rail supports future growth and will help deliver value creation and
transformational outcomes.

Source: Connected SEQ
Released 11 September 2020

[Fares_Fair]

South East Queensland City Deal
Statement of Intent
between
The Commonwealth of Australia and
The State of Queensland and
The Council of Mayors (South East Queensland)
This Statement of Intent provides an agreement between the three levels of government to work
together to design and implement a City Deal for South East Queensland {the "SEQ City Deal"}.

The SEQ City Deal will provide the platform for SEQ to become "one region that is connected locally
and competing globally"

[ozbob]

The Fast Rail con ...  will not be forgotten ....

[#Metro]

Cluster-based approach of many small projects should be tried. Sydney's Rail Clearways is one model.

And fix the bus network as well. Sunshine Coast can get a rapid bus line to act in place of rail until rail can be constructed.

If we cannot get it now, the question should turn to well what can we get now?

Same with Toowoomba. Subsidise the coach operator, bring it into the Translink zone system and add more service. TRC could supply some funding.

NSW and Victoria have extensive public coach networks running off rail all over their states.

These are things TMR can do in the short term at low cost. Perhaps the reluctance to adopt these approaches is because doing so makes it difficult to conceal inaction compared to a large project with a near-indefinite timeline that requires an immense planning and funding lead time/ramp up time.