A southeast council has called on the Qld government to declare a northside marina proposal a Priority Development Area
A plan to fast track a $2.7 billion marina development north of Brisbane could create more than 7000 jobs.
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A $2.7 billion proposal that promises to create 7735 jobs could be fast tracked under a proposal from the Moreton Bay Regional Council.
The plan to fast-track development a Burpengary East marina development is promising to create whole new maritime industries in the area.
Councillors today unanimously agreed it would request the State Government declare Burpengary East’s North Harbour Marina precinct be declared a Priority Development Area.
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The North Harbour Marina would include the construction of 600 new apartments and 600 detached homes as part of the marine village and another 800 dwelling canal estate with a focus on expansive open space living.
It’s also proposed to include a new 400-berth mixed use marina.
Moreton Bay mayor Peter Flannery said the project could inject $2.74 billion into the local economy and create 7735 jobs during construction.
Mr Flannery said declaring the area a priority development would cut red tape and allow planning and environmental approval to be completed within two years.
“At a time when jobs and growth have never been more important for southeast Queensland, this is a tangible way the Queensland Government can help Moreton Bay with a plan to deliver certainty of work for years to come,” he said.
“The development would obviously provide a boost to the construction sector, and in the longer-term diversify the industry and tourism sectors of the Moreton Bay Region economy.
“This includes the creation of new specialised marine business services for the region such as boatbuilding, maintenance, repairs and more.”
Mr Flannery has previously called for the area to be declared a priority development.
The project has the backing of Federal LNP MP Terry Young and Labor’s State MP Chris Whiting.
Mr Whiting said he would personally lobby his government colleagues to consider get the PDA approved.
“I have been working closely with the new Council on finding the best way forward for North Harbour, and I want to thank everyone for their hard work and persistence,” he said.
“This will mark a real turning point for the creation of job opportunities and a world-class community in Burpengary East.
Mr Young said the development was “crucial” for the region’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic downturn.