Major step for Caboolture West project with sewerage and water works set to start

Queensland’s newest satellite city has been given a $10.5 million boost as the State Government races to meet the growing demand for land.

A long term plan to build 30,000 new homes north of Brisbane has been given a major funding boost as the State Government races to accelerate land supply in southeast Queensland.

The State Government will provide a $10.5 million loan to help Moreton Bay Regional Council and Unitywater install the infrastructure needed to support stage 1 of the monster Caboolture West satellite city.

PLAN TO GIVE CABOOLTURE WEST A NEW NAME

The $9.5 billion development, to be formed over the next 40 years, is bounded by the D’Aguilar Highway to the north, Caboolture River Road to the south and west of Old North Road.

It is proposed to be home to 68,7000 new residents and have room for 26,900 homes as well as 12 schools, retail hubs and a private hospital.

Stage 1 is proposed to include 3000 homes, several parks, a district size sportsground, primary school, retail outlets and at least 70 hectares of green space.

Several developers have already lodged plans for housing estates including Stockland, AV Jennings and Villa World.

But major roadblocks such as lack of infrastructure, water supply and sewerage need to be sorted before any development can take place.

The Caboolture West project’s Neighbourhood Development Plan 1 – stage 1, has been selected by the State Government’s Growth Areas Team as the pilot site to accelerate land supply in southeast Queensland.

Development and Planning Minister Steven Miles said this would unlock growth, housing choice and affordability.

“Work will also identify the infrastructure necessary to support more affordable, liveable communities,” Mr Miles said.

“The department is already working with the Moreton Bay Regional Council, Unitywater, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and landowners on the initial stage and ongoing development of this area.

“Working together on the pilot, we can test, evaluate and learn from a co-ordinated effort to plan for future housing needs.”

The site on Craig Road in Upper Caboolture that will be developed into 27,000 new homes as part of the Caboolture West development. Photo: AAP/Sarah Marshall

State Labor MP for Morayfield Mark Ryan said the government had awarded a $10.5 million loan for funding to help deliver water supply and sewerage networks.

“It is expected that 100 new jobs will be generated as part of this infrastructure work alone,” Mr Ryan said.

“The provision of water and sewerage will be instrumental in kickstarting the delivery of up to 3,000 new homes in Caboolture West Neighbourhood Development Plan 1.”

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery welcomed the announcement that Caboolture West NDP1 would be the pilot site, saying it’s exactly what’s needed to boost land supply and support growth.

“Caboolture West will ultimately be the size of a regional city; supporting 17,000 jobs and delivering many social benefits including new health and education centres, along with new sport and recreation facilities,” Cr Flannery said.

An aerial shot of the Caboolture West area which will be transformed into a satellite city over the next 40 years.

“Critical to the success of this project will be upgrades to roads, footpaths and cycleways in the area to support its growth, provide travel efficiencies for the existing communities that surround the NDP1 area and of course make this masterplanned community a desirable place to live.”

Unitywater Executive Manager for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, Amanda Creevey, said the new water and sewerage infrastructure would provide essential services critical to creating healthy communities.