Redlands Planning Scheme

Infrastructure Position Paper

May 2002

balancing growth and lifestyle in the Redlands

Table of Contents

I.

Executive Summary

Infrastructure Facilities

1.1

Introduction

1.2

Water Supply

1.3

Sewerage

1.4

Stormwater Drainage and Management

1.5

Waste Disposal

1.6

Electricity

1.7

Telecommunications

12

1.8

Gas

14

Summary of Planning Implications

15

2.1

Introduction

2.2

Current Service Infrastructure

15

2.3

Current Improvements to Services

16

2.4

Future Improvements to Services

16

State Agency Interests

15

17

3.1

Integrated Planning Act

17

3.2

Infrastructure Charging

18

3.3

Benchmark Development Sequencing

18

3.4

Designation of Land for Community Infrastructure

19

3.5

Environmental Protection Agency

20

Planning Strategy Areas

21

4.1

Current Systems

21

4.2

Future Requirements

21

References

22

Appendix A Redland Shire Water Supply Facilities

24

Appendix B Redland Shire Sewerage Facilities

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Appendix C Redland Shire Stormwater Drainage Facilities

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Appendix D Redland Shire Waste Handling Facilities

27

10

Appendix E Energex Services

28

11

Appendix F Telstra Services

29

12

Appendix G Energex Gas Services

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I.

Executive Summary

The following position paper, is one of twelve (12) documents, which provide an overview of the key issues, projected to
impact on the future land use and development in Redland Shire. The paper has been prepared as part of Stage 3 of the
Redlands Planning Scheme project and is intended to inform the land use option identification and assessment process
programmed to occur in Stage 4. This paper aims to examine the availability, existing capacity and ease of expansion of the
essential infrastructure, in Redland Shire. The services and facilities discussed in this paper include; water supply,
sewerage, stormwater drainage, waste disposal, electricity and telecommunications.

Relevant Issues
Issues relevant to Infrastructure within the Shire include:

Existing infrastructure (areas covered and areas lacking in essential infrastructure);

Areas currently at the limit of availability capacity;

Areas where spare capacity is available;

Current upgrade or new facility proposals; and

Known future needs.

Planning Implications
Introduction
External Infrastructure:

Councils policy in respect to infrastructure improvements or upgrades is to charge an appropriate fee per lot/dwelling.
Internal Infrastructure:

Internal development infrastructure is provided by the Developer at his own cost or by the service provider but at the
Developers cost.

Current Service Infrastructure

A summary of the existing services within the Shire is detailed as follows:

98.5% of the Shires residents have water connections from three main sources.

87.4% of the Shires residents have sewerage service property connections.

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Existing stormwater facilities reflect the development within the Shire, as the majority of infrastructure is located in built
up areas.

Redland Shire Council own and operate four waste disposal facilities, which service the mainland suburbs.

There are five Energex mainland electricity substations , most of which work at less than 60% of their capacity.

There are eight Telstra mainland telephone exchanges within the Shire.

The mainland suburbs are well serviced by mobile telecommunication coverage.

Current Improvements to Services

The following descriptions summarise the current improvements being made to the service network within the Shire:

In excess of $11M is being spent on upgrading the water supply infrastructure within the Shire in 2000 and 2001.

Significant upgrades to two Shire sewerage treatment plants are being carried out before 2003 at a cost of $14.3.

Minor stormwater facilities are currently being upgraded as needs arise.

A waste management strategy for analysis of existing waste services is being developed.

An additional electrical substation is currently under construction at Mt. Cotton.

Future Improvements to Service

The following descriptions summarise the current improvements being made to the service network within the Shire:

Major water supply upgrades over the next five years include the Mt Cotton reservoir and the Heinemann road reserve
works.

Over the next five years major sewerage service upgrades will be constructed at Cleveland, Thorneside and Victoria
Point at a cost of $23.8M.

A ten year stormwater works program has been developed which identifies services which will be upgraded at
Capalaba, Sheldon, Thorneside and Cleveland.

An upgrade of the Redland Bay waste transfer station is expected within the next ten years.

A new Birkdale electrical substation is planned to be operational in 2006 as well as additional 33kV electrical services
between Cleveland and Victoria Point.

Mobile telecommunications services are expected to improve over the next few years resulting in an increased
coverage to the Shire regions.

Existing Telstra exchanges will be upgraded, where necessary to cope with future growth within the Shire.

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Planning Strategy Areas
Current Systems
Existing services within Redland Shire mainland are adequate and within their capacity range. The majority of the
infrastructure has been replaced in the last 20 years, which is a reflection of the high levels of growth the Shire has
experienced over that time. As a result of the new services the quality of the infrastructure is high and maintenance costs
are relatively low.

Future Requirements
Gradual improvements for each of these service networks are necessary over time as demands increase and existing
services require maintenance. Population forecasts estimate that Mt. Cotton, Ormiston, Redland Bay, Thornlands and
Wellington Point are expected to double their population by the year 2011. With these population increases, major
infrastructure upgrades will become necessary to cope with changes in these developing suburbs. This development is
evident in the future planning of each of the service providers.

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Infrastructure Facilities
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1

Background

The following position paper addressing Infrastructure is one of twelve (12) position papers addressing key aspects of future
land use and development policy in Redland Shire. The paper has been prepared as part of Stage 3 of the Redlands
Planning Scheme project and is intended to inform the land use option identification and assessment process programmed
to occur in Stage 4. The outcomes of Stage 4 will be reflected in the Redland Shire Planning Scheme Statement of
Proposals due to be released in early 2002.
Planning position papers prepared as part Stage 3 are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Population & Demographics

Residential Development
Industry & Business
Commercial & Retail Centres
Rural
Conservation & Open Space
Constraints
Environmental Management
Cultural Heritage
Community & Social Development
Transport
Infrastructure

1.1.2

Purpose of This Paper

The provision of infrastructure is an essential prerequisite for growth. Efficient, timely and coordinated infrastructure
provision is required to ensure the cost-effective provision of essential services to the community. Infrastructure should also
be provided that minimises impacts upon the enviornment and the population that it provides for. The following paper
examines a range of issues related to existing and future infrastructure provision, including existing infrastructure availability,
systems capacity and the potential and/or need for future expansion. Requirements governing the provision and funding of
essential infrastructure comprise a critical component of an IPA Planning Scheme, and are essential in meeting the uf ture
servicing needs of the Shires growing population. This paper addresses those elements of infrastructure essential to the
development of the Shire over the planning period including:

Water Supply;

Sewerage;

Stormwater Drainage;

Waste Disposal;

Electricity / Energy ; and

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Telecommunications.

Gas

This paper examines the existing infrastructure systems to ascertain the adequacy of existing networks, systems capacity
and future augmentation proposals.
Information has been obtained through discussions with Council Officers, electricity and telecommunications companies and
available background reports and studies.

1.1.3

Relevant Issues

Key issues in relation to each infrastructure comprise the following:

Existing infrastructure systems (areas covered and areas lacking in essential infrastructure);

The capacity of existing systems (including the presence or otherwise of spare capacity)

Current proposals to upgrade or provide additional infrastructure; and

Known future needs.

1.2 Water Supply

1.2.1

Existing Supply Facilities and Network

Redland Water is responsible for the planning and operating of the Shires dam and water storage area, water treatment
plants, pipelines, small pumping stations and other infrastructure, which supply potable drinking water to the community.
Redland Shire has three major sources of water, which are described as follows:

Leslie Harrison Dam. Constructed in 1968, this dam originally provided water supply to most areas. This dam was
increased in capacity in 1984 as demand increased. Currently this dam supplies on average 11.3ML/day (This figure is
averaged over the course of a calendar year and increases during the summer months. This facility contains an
ultimate service capacity of 80ML/day. Regions serviced by this water source are the Northern suburbs on the
mainland, from Wellington Point down to Cleveland. It should be noted that the protection of the Leslie Harrison Dam
catchment through State and local controls for the purposes of water quality has been significant in determining the
urban form of the Shire as well as protecting ecological values. Today this area is one of the most significant koala
habitats in Australia and is also protected for its environmental values.;

Herring Lagoon on North Stradbroke Island. This lagoon was constructed in 1990 and provided water to the mainland
and to Southern regions of the Shire as growth occurred. Currently this dam supplies on average 28.0ML/day . With
booster pumps, this facility contains an ultimate capacity of 50ML/day. Regions serviced by this facility are the
Southern bay islands and the Southern mainland regions from Cleveland down to Redland Bay ; and

Two major groundwater sources on North Stradbroke Island were incorporated into the system, one in 1996 and the
other in 1997 to service the island townships of Dunwich, Point Lookout and Amity.

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Ultimate capacities of the two major water sources are well above the current required capacities.
There are two major water treatment plants within Redland Shire. These include:

Capalaba Water Treatment Plant; and

Herring Lagoon Treatment Plant on North Stradbroke Island.

There are also three minor treatment plants servicing the North Stradbroke Island communities.
Due to the water supply infrastructure being relatively new, maintenance expenses are low as the infrastructure is in good
condition.
From July 1999 to June 2000, a total of 14,493ML of water was consumed within Redland Shire. The number of water
connections within the Shire was 39,398 with an average consumption per connection of 367.9kL/year. This translates to
98.5% of the estimated 105,000 Shire population who have domestic water connections.
Existing water supply infrastructure is illustrated on Map 1.2.1.

1.2.2

Current Improvements

Redland Water has identified a number of deficiencies in the existing water supply system. During 2000 and 2001,
significant water supply infrastructure upgrades are being undertaken in areas identified. These works are described as
follows:

Installation of a booster pumping station at Herring Lagoon Water Treatment Plant to increase the Shire delivery
capacity from 56.0 to 70.0 ML/day. This work is expected to cost $1.7M;

Construction of a 4ML concrete treated water reservoir at Herring Lagoon Treatment Plant. Estimated cost $1.1M.
This will increase the Shire delivery capacity from 70.0 to 78.0ML/day;

Re-roofing of three reservoirs;

Construction of trunk water mains at:

Heinemann Rd, Redland Bay, Estimated cost $3.68M;
Daveson Rd, Estimated cost $30K;
Finucane Rd, Estimated cost $30K;
Redland Bay to Finucane Rd, Estimated cost $1.5M;
Main Rd, Wellington Point, Estimated cost $380K; and
Benfer Rd and Link Rd, Estimated cost $450K.
Relocation of a 750mm diameter trunk main on North Stradbroke Island. Estimated cost $1.42M;
An additional water supply bore at Point Lookout. Estimated cost $280K; and
Removal of old water treatment alum sludge from the Tingalpa Ck bed. Estimated cost $1.35M.

Requisite works include those to augment existing system capacity in established areas, or provide extensions to
the reticulation network in response to growth.

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1.2.3

Future Improvements

The Redland Water Strategic Management Plan identifies major water supply upgrades to be constructed over the next five
years. These works are described as follows:

Relocation of the trunk main on North Stradbroke Island construction commencing in March 2001 with the original
main being reinstatement by June 2002;

Heinemann Road Reserve design by June 2005 and construction completed by June 2006; and

Mt Cotton Reservoir design by June 2005 and construction completed by June 2007.

Land use planning options have major implications for water quality and flows. Land use factors include topography, soil
type and local rainfall patterns. Council should consider these factors, which influence environmental and water quality
outcomes.
A strategic approach should be taken in the Planning Scheme to tie in all development impacts and set a clear and
consistent framework for developers, minimising potential conflict in the community .
Despite the ability of Council to adequately supply water to the existing and future urban parts of the Shire there are a range
of issues that Council should continue to pursue in supplying water to the Shire. These include:
Continue to protect the catchments of the Leslie Harrison Dam and the aquifers on North Stradbroke Island from
incompatible development;
Continue to monitor water extraction to ensure that it is undertaken in an environmentally sustainable manner, on North
Stradbroke Island; and
Demand reduction techniques are promoted and encouraged.

1.3 Sewerage
1.3.1

Existing Supply Facilities and Network

Sewerage reticulation is available and provided to most urban properties of mainland of Redland Shire. The number of
domestic connections at June 1999 was estimated as 34,000 with an estimated connection population of 91,800. This
equates to 87.4% of the Shires population of 105,000 being connected to the reticulated sewerage system.
Redland Shire has four major and three minor sewerage treatment plants. Existing sewerage treatment plants and current
service populations are illustrated in Figure 1.3.1
Figure 1.3.1 Existing Sewerage Treatment Plants and Service Populations

Plant

Current Service Population (Persons)

Capalaba
Thorneside
Cleveland
Victoria Point
Mt Cotton
Dunwich (currently under construction)
Pt Lookout

30 000
30 000
22 000
13 600
9 600
3 000
12 000

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There are currently two smaller sewerage treatment plants in operation at Mt Cotton and Point Lookout, these service a
portion of the residents in the corresponding localities. An additional small treatment plant is currently under construction ni
Dunwich. This is designed to service the township area.
A 14-bed industrial sized worm farm, located at the Cleveland sewerage treatment plant, disposes of 10,000 tonnes of
sewerage sludge from the Shire annually. The worms produce a saleable soil conditioner. Worm farming is cheaper than
landfill and is a natural process.
The strategy for sewerage treatment is to have a number of plants to maximise reuse opportunities and distribute the load
over receiving waters. The mainland plants, with the ex ception of Mt Cotton, will be developed in modules capable of
servicing equivalent catchment populations of approximately 30,000. It is envisaged that this will maximise opportunities for
equipment duplication and operator familiarity.
Existing Sewerage Infrastructure is illustrated on Map 1.3.1 .

1.3.2

Augmentation Capacity of Existing Facilities.

All Existing sewerage treatment plants are operating well within design capacity. Figure 1.3.2 provides an indication of
available spare capacity by facility.
Figure 1.3.2 Sewerage Treatment Plant Spare Capacity
Plant
Capalaba
Thorneside
Cleveland
Victoria Point
Mt Cotton
Dunwich
Pt Lookout

1.3.3

Current service
Population
30 000
30 000
22 000
13 600
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined

Ultimate Design
Capacity
52 000
60 000
42 000
32 000
9 600
3 000
12 000

Spare Capacity
Equivalent Persons
%
22 000
42.3
30 000
50.0
20 000
47.6
18 400
57.5
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined

Current Planning Improvements

Current improvements include two major sewerage facility upgrades. These may be described as follows:

A sewerage scheme is being established in Dunwich to be operational in 2002. This involves provision of sewerage
services to most areas of the township and is estimated to cost $2.8M;

Victoria Point sewerage treatment plant is being upgraded to meet population growth demands and to service
Coochiemudlo Island. To date an environmental study, feasibility study and planning report on the proposed upgrade
have been completed. Construction is estimated to cost $11.5M and completion of works is expected by 2003. The
size of this plant will be increased to service 30,000 persons; and

Additional future improvements include works to the sewerage system at Point Lookout and minor sewerage
infrastructure improvements on other inhabited islands.

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1.3.4

Future Improvements

Redland Water has identified a number of major sewerage infrastructure upgrades that are required due to population
growth rates. Upgrades proposed over the next five years are as follows:

The Cleveland sewerage treatment plant is proposed to undergo two major upgrades to meet population growth
demands. The combined costs of the projects are estimated at $15M. The projects are estimated for completion in
2003 and 2004 respectively. The size of this plant will be increased in two stages to service 30,000 persons and then
38,000 persons respectively;

Thorneside sewerage treatment plant will be increased in capacity with two small upgrades in 2002 and 2004.
Expected costs for this work are $0.5M and $2.2M respectively. Capacity of this plant will increase to service 45,000
persons;

Sewerage services will be provided at Coochiemudlo Island. Sewerage reticulation, pump stations and a trunk sewer
to Victoria Point are also to be constructed. This work is estimated to cost $4.2M and is proposed to be completed by
2004; and

A trunk sewer is planned for construction near the bypass pump station at Thorneside. This is estimated to cost $1.9M
and is proposed be completed by June 2003.

The challenge presented to Redland Shire in the future will be to ensure that the capacity of Councils sewerage disposal
infrastructure is adequate to meet community need and expectations regarding environmental impacts.

1.4 Stormwater Drainage and Management

1.4.1

Existing Facilities and Network

Effective stormwater and drainage management is important from environmental, safety , health and amenity perspectives.
Although the traditional concrete curb and channelling and large grassed or concreted drainage swales have been an
effective form of drainage management, more natural approaches to stormwater and drainage management are in many
circumstances more appropriate from an environmental, locational and amenity perspective. Examples of these approaches
that Council currently employs includes:
Integrated Catchment Management;
Retention of existing overland flow paths and stream beds;
Dedication of land affected by major storm events for stormwater disposal purposes;
Total retention of existing vegetation in those drainage purpose areas;
Design of hydraulics based on the total retention of existing vegetation;
The use of natural ponds and basins to provide for flood retention;
The use of gross pollutant traps to capture course pollutants before they contaminate drainage paths; and
Development of artificial wetlands to improve water quality.
These approaches and methods also recognise that there are a number of uses that stormwater management can play.
These uses include as a recreational resource (trails and cycle system) and for ecological purposes.
These methods are important because of the potential water quality impacts on Redland Shires Creeks, Moreton Bay and
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a distinct reduction in the water quality of western parts of Moreton Bay. This has been largely due to the increasing levels
of urbanisation of the coastal shires and the subsequent increased level of stormwater run-off.
Existing stormwater facilities within the Shire are generally located in developed areas. Suburbs such as Birkdale,
Thorneside, Capalaba, Wellington Point, Ormiston, Cleveland, Alexandra Hills and Victoria Point are all extensively
serviced. Stormwater infrastructure contained within these suburbs comprise of various sized culverts, open drains,
catchpits, manholes and outlet structures.
Suburbs such as Sheldon, Mt Cotton, Redland Bay and Thornlands are relatively undeveloped. Existing stormwater facilities
vary in scale and complexity depending on the location and nature of growth in such areas.
Stormwater catchments for Mt Cotton and Redland Bay extend to the south past the Redlands Shire boundary.
Existing stormwater catchment boundaries are illustrated on Map 1.4.1

1.4.2

Maintenance and Flooding

Unlike older urbanised regions of Brisbane, development within the Shire has been relatively recent. As a consequence, a
significant proportion of the Shires stormwater drainage infrastructure has been constructed and installed during the last
twenty years. Recent stormwater infrastructure has been designed in accordance with contemporary standards and
development guidelines. As a result, the stormwater system generally operates effectively in most areas and current
maintenance costs are low.
Council aspires to the achievement of 100% entrapment of sediment and rubbish and a concept of retention and re-use of
stormwater on site. Such issues will be encompassed within Councils Catchment Management Plans currently under
preparation.
Shire areas that lack adequate stormwater capacity are often identified when flooding occurs. Failure in stormwater
infrastructure is mostly addressed by maintenance operations that attend to areas of priority.
Q100 floodlines or development control lines are not currently determined by Council. Developers are currently required to
carry out these at the time of development. In flood prone exclusion areas, prospective developers must demostrate
suitability of land for development.
Flood prone areas within the Shire are illustrated on Map 1.4.2

1.4.3

Future Improvements

Council has also identified a number of regions within the Shire that contain stormwater capacity problems. The following
stormwater projects highlight locations where upgrading works are crucial. These have been included in the ten years works
program as follows:

Brewer St Capalaba drainage upgrade, Construction anticipated for 2002, Estimated cost of $30K;

Avalon Rd Sheldon / Tingalpa Ck culvert upgrade, Construction expected within next 5 years, Estimated cost $176K;

Willard Rd Capalaba stormwater upgrade, Construction expected within next 5 years, Estimated cost $51K;

Fisher Rd Thorneside drainage upgrade, Construction within next 10 years. Estimated cost $410K;

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Macquarie St Capalaba drainage improvement, Construction within next 10 years. Estimated cost $30K; and

Wynyard St to Ross Ct Cleveland culvert upgrade and waterway improvement, Construction within next 10 years,
Estimated cost $78K.

1.5 Waste Disposal

1.5.1

Existing Supply Facilities and Network

Increased levels of population growth within the Shire, and societies continued increase in the generation of wastes means
that waste management is an important essential service in the Shire. The Redland Shire Waste Department Red Waste
currently own and operate five major sites within Redland Shire that service the waste disposal needs of ht e Shire. These
are described as follows:

Birkdale Sanitary Landfill and Waste Transfer Station;

Thornlands Materials Recycling Facility;

Giles Road Hardfill Disposal Facility;

Redland Bay Waste Transfer Station; and

North Stradbroke Island Landfill

In addition, there are a total of eight (8) smaller 30m bin transfer stations scattered throughout the Shire, chiefly servicing
the island regions. The lifespan for these transfer stations is currently undetermined.
Each of these transfer stations is owned by Redland Shire Council and operated by external contractors at least until 2004.
The machinery and vehicles used in transporting waste to and from these facilities are owned and operated by private waste
disposal companies under a separate arrangement which is due for review at the end of 2002/3. Extension provisions are
possible however.
Map 1.5.1 illustrates existing Council owned waste disposal facilities.
There are no hazardous waste disposal facilities available within the Shire. A private landfill disposal facility exists on Mt
Cotton Road, which operates in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licensing and conditions.

1.5.2

Spare Capacity at Existing Facilities

All existing waste disposal facilities have spare capacity. The following provides an indication of available spare capacity in
terms of the expected remaining life at each of the major waste disposal facilities:

Birkdale facility Expected remaining life is between 7 and 11 years;

Thornlands facility Expected remaining life is undetermined;

Giles Road facility Expected remaining life is 5 years;

Redland Bay facility Expected remaining life is undetermined; and

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1.5.3

North Stradbroke Island facility Expected remaining life is 3 years.

Future Requirements

Land to the south of the Redland Bay Waste Transfer Station has been allocated for extension. This upgrade is likely to
occur within ht e next few years. Additional land further to the south has also been identified as a possible site for additional
extensions of this facility.
Red-Waste has also recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding following liaison with other surrounding Local
Governments including Logan City Council, Gold Coast City Council, Beaudesert Shire Council and Tweed Shire Council to
call for expressions of interest in investigating regional waste infrastructure alternatives to landfill.. Potential waste
management sites are being identified throughout South East Queensland. These sites if operational, could be jointly
utilised by SEQ Governments including Redland Shire Council. It is possible that the Redland Bay site, including its
expansion area could be viable in this regional context.
Any plans to upgrade or construct new waste facilities in Redland Shire will be dependant upon the outcomes of the regional
investigations currently underway.
Investigations are currently being made into regional waste technology infrastructure, however it is currently undetermined if
or when this technology will be used by Red-Waste.
Maintenance dredge spoil treatment and disposal should be considered in the waste disposal strategy and, possibly, in
consideration of extractive industry resources.

1.5.4

Investigation and Planning Issues

Red-Waste is planning to complete a Waste Management Strategy by June 2002. The purpose of this study is to investigate
the waste disposal infrastructure within the Shire and to provide recommendations for future development. Future
development should consider new technology based alternatives on existing methods of waste disposal such as waste to
energy initiatives etc.A similar planning and investigation study was carried out in 1994, however the findings of this study
are now outdated and in need of revision.
Although waste generation has negative impacts upon the environment, opportunities exist to produce energy from waste.
One such example will be initiated within the Shire where landfil gas will be tapped from specially designed sites.

1.6 Electricity
1.6.1

Existing Supply Facilities and Network

There are currently five substations operating within Redland Shire. These substations are owned and operated by Energex
who are the only company with electrical infrastructure within the Shire. These substations with their current summer / winter
supply levels in Nva are described as follows:

Capalaba substation (30.2 / 30.2);

Raby Bay substation (34.7 / 35.5);

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Cleveland substation (16.7 / 16.7);

Victoria Point substation (10.3 / 12.6); and

Redland Bay substation (9.5 / 10.0).

(Note: The summer figures are obtained from the 2000/2001 summer. The Winter figures are obtained from the 2000
winter).
Existing substations described above are used to service the mainland areas. The Victoria Point substation also services
Coochiemudlo Island. The Beenleigh electrical substation network, which is in Logan City Council to the south, provides
electrical services to the other islands within Redland Shire (e.g. North Stradbroke Island). It is also noted that the
substations at Capalaba and Redland Bay service areas both to the west and outside of Redland Shire.
Each of these substations obtain power from the network originating at the Belmont feeder substation to the west of the
Council boundary.
A range of electrical network infrastructure exists within the Shire. Energex own all of the existing corridors consisting of
110kV, 33kV and 11kV electrical lines. Powerlink, who provide 275kV electrical lines currently have no services within
Redland Shire.
There are three 110kV lines within Redland Shire, which are located as follows:

An East-West line exists between Belmont and Cleveland. This corridor easement is wide enough for two double
circuit lines;

A second East-West line exists to the south from Beenleigh and extends across to the Redland Shire islands servicing
these regions; and

A North-South line also exists adjacent to the western boundary of the Shire from Lota in the north to Beenleigh in the
south. This corridor easement is wide enough for one double circuit line.

The 33kV network originates from the substation at Cleveland and extends to all of the other mainland substations within the
Shire. Each of these lines are single circuit wood or concrete lines.
The 11kV lines feed from each of the substations and service built up suburb regions. Their extent will not be considered in
this study.
Map 1.6.1 illustrates existing and approved Energex zone substations and their supply. This map also includes the 110kV
and 33kV networks.

1.6.2

Capacity of Existing Infrastructure

The substations at Capalaba, Cleveland, Victoria Point and Redland Bay are all currently operating between 48% and 62%
of their capacity. The Raby Bay facility is currently operating at 73% of its capacity. Usage patterns are expected to increase
over time in response to population growth and continued urban development.
The Mt Cotton region has been identified as an area that lacks electrical infrastructure coverage. An additional substation at
Mt Cotton is currently under construction and expected to be operational by mid 2002. This facility will relieve pressure on

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the existing Victoria Point and Redland Bay substations. This substation will also service areas beyond the Shire boundary
to the west.
The proposed substation at Mt Cotton is expected to connect to the Cleveland, Redland Bay and Loganholme substations
via 33kV lines. The Loganholme substation exists to the south west of the Mt Cotton substation outside of Redland Shire.

1.6.3

Future Requirements

As development continues in the suburbs of Wellington Point, Raby Bay and Capalaba, future electrical demands will result.
The Birkdale substation is being configured to accommodate the anticipated growth levels. This facility is expected to be
operational by 2006. This substation is intended to relieve demand on current substations at Capalaba and Raby Bay. This
proposed substation at Birkdale is expected to connect to the Raby Bay and Capalaba substations via 33kV lines.
Due to future development, a second 33kV line between the Cleveland and Victoria Point substations is also being planned.
This will be placed along Cleveland Redland Bay Road.
As noted above, no 275kV Powerlink electrical corridors exist within Redland Shire, with the nearest Powerlink line at
Belmont. Further there are no future proposals for this form of infrastructure to be placed within the Shire. Energex advise
that the absence of this infrastructure does not limit supply options within the Council area, as the existing 110kV lines can
be upgraded and duplicated to provide sufficient services.
Redland Shire Council promote the laying of all new cabling underground and retrofitting of existing overhead cabling
underground on the basis of increased community safety,,aesthetics and maintenance of supply.
In installing future new cabling, Energex take into consideration various requirements based on aesthetics, zoning, regional
and community responses. Energex do not currently guarantee that all new lines will be installed underground and has no
current program of retrofitting existing overhead cables underground.
Map 1.6.2 illustrates existing / approved zone substations plus proposed zone substations and their supply areas.
Further, the merits of the utilisation of green power throughout the Shire and where appropriate the establishment of green
power generating industries should be considered. Residential, business and industrial codes developed in the planning
scheme will encourage the use of renewable energy sources.

1.6.4

Planning Information

Energex has advised that they use population forecasts to determine the required capacity of each of its substations.
Information relating to industry, commercial and rural indicators is also factored to determine projected load requirements for
substations. Typically the average person represents 1kVa of energy demand.
Energex plans and figures are based on zoning data provided by Redland Shire Council. Planning studies are generally
undertaken every five years, or when Council reports major changes to the existing zoning layout.
Energex advise that currently they have placed no limits to the potential levels of sustainable power supply to the Shire.

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1.7 Telecommunications
1.7.1

Existing Supply Facilities and Network - Cabling Services

There are currently eight Telstra telephone exchanges operating within Redland Shire Council on the mainland and an
additional five exchanges on the Bay Islands.
Existing mainland exchanges are located in the following suburbs:

Capalaba;

Wellington Point;

Alexandra Hills;

Cleveland;

Thornlands;

Mt Cotton;

Victoria Point; and

Redland Bay.

Existing island exchanges are located as follows:

Russell Island;

Macleay Island;

Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island;

Amity, North Stradbroke Island; and

Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island.

All existing exchanges are in good working condition and service the suburbs and their individual catchments. The Dunwich
exchange services the largest geographic area being North Stradbroke Island, notwithstanding that most is uninhabited.
Submarine cables are used for some of the islands, for example the Victoria Point exchange provides services to
Coochiemudlo Island.
The exchanges at Capalaba, Mt Cotton and Redland Bay all service areas to the west of the Redland Shire boundary. In
contrast, two exchanges within Logan City LGA at Loganholme and California Ck service parts of Redland Shire.
Each of these exchanges are linked in a circuit to one another via an inter exchange network using fibre optic cable. These
are linked in a way to minimise the impact on regional services in the event of a broken connection.
The network that links the exchanges to pillars consists of copper and fibre optic cables. The cabling networks from the
pillars to customers generally consist of fibre optic cables for the majority of services.

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Broadband and Internet cabling are combined with the telecommunications infrastructure. Broadband and Internet cables
are currently either fibre optic or digital. Other capabilities such as ADSL connections, 128kB cabling and one-way satellite
technology are also utilised, depending upon the requirements of the user.
Map 1.7.1 illustrates the Telstra exchange catchment plan for the Shire

1.7.2

Existing Supply Facilities and Network - Mobile Coverage

Mobile telecommunication coverage on the mainland is generally well serviced, except for the southern area below Redland
Bay, where users require an external antenna for hand held car fitted telephones.
Mobile telecommunication coverage on the islands within the Shire is varied. Level of service generally is better the closer
the island is to the mainland. The majority of Stradbroke Island contains no coverage at all and the Southern Moreton Bay
Islands contain very poor and sporadic reception. The townships on this island also experience sub-optimal levels of mobile
coverage.
It is Redland Councils desire to address in a planned approach the services to be provided by individual telecommunication
carriers within the Shire. In doing this, Council desire to reflect the principles of a comprehensive local network, planning,
co-location of existing facilities, aesthetic and visual impact minimisation and public health precaution. This desired
approach reflects the concerns of the community.
Map 1.7.2 illustrates existing Telstra Mobilenet coverage maps applicable to the Shire.

1.7.3

Future Works - Cabling Services

It is unlikely that the configuration of these exchanges and their surrounding catchments will significantly alter within the next
five to ten years. The existing infrastructure in place is sufficient to cope with population growth demands and
communications capacity increases, (eg. The increased use of the Internet by Shire residents). New technology in roadside
facilities can eliminate the need for additional exchange facilities. Exchanges can also be upgraded to increase capacity as
needs arise.
In new developments Council should encourage the provision of underground conduiting for future communications network
cabling to avoid the expensive and disruptive retrofitting of such networks or the installation of intrusive overhead facilities.

1.7.4

Future Works - Mobile Coverage

It is expected that during the next few years the mobile telephone coverage for this region will improve with the construction
of additional communication towers and improvements in existing infrastructure.
Redland Council advise that the mobile coverage network on the inhabited islands within the Shire has been identified in a
federally funded telecommunications networking program. Networking the Nation.

1.7.5

Planning Issues

Telstra advise that they use population forecasts and reports to determine the required capacity in the design of exchanges.
In addition, they factor in information relating to industry, commercial and rural indicators to determine required loadings.

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1.8
1.8.1

Gas
Existing Supplies

The supply of natural gas is currently regulated by the Queensland Government, with Energex responsible for all areas
south of Brisbane River. The Queensland Government is currently considering de-regulation of the natural gas market
however no firm timetable is yet in place.
In Redland Shire reticulated natural gas is currently available to commercial users in parts of Capalaba and Cleveland
Map 1.8.1 illustrates the current mains gas coverage within Redland Shire.

1.8.2

Capacity of existing Infrastructure

The current distribution system has significant spare capacity.

1.8.3

Future Improvements

Extension of supply facilities to new customers/areas is determined from customer requests and financial justification.
Energex considers proposals from companies and developers wishing to use natural gas, and in the past have run
additional mains and extended or upgraded existing mains where demand requires.

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2 Summary of Planning Implications

2.1 Introduction
2.1.1

External Infrastructure

Council policy in respect of upgrading existing facilities or providing new facilities necessary to enable new development to
proceed is one of assessing an appropriate contribution from developers, usually levied as a charge per lot or unit/dwelling
on the development.
This additional charge, Infrastructure Charging, potentially puts new development in areas where additional infrastructure
has to be provided at a disadvantage over those areas where adequate infrastructure already exists and no such charge is
applied.

2.1.2

Internal Infrastructure

Internal development infrastructure is provided by the Developer at their own cost, or by the service provider at the
Developers cost.
Connection of the new development infrastructure to the existing network is usually made by the service provider at the
Developers cost, either via a standard connection charge or at actual cost.

2.2 Current Service Infrastructure

As detailed in the Infrastructure Facilities section of this report, Redland Shire is serviced by a number of major service
providers. A summary of the existing services within the Shire is detailed as follows:

98.5% of Shire residents have water service property connections originating from three major water sources;

87.4% of Shire residents have sewerage service property connections. Four major sewerage treatment plants service
the mainland;

Existing stormwater facilities reflect the development within the Shire as the majority of infrastructure is located in built
up areas;

Redland Shire Council own and operate four waste disposal facilities, which service all mainland suburbs. Transfer
stations are provided on each of the inhabited islands;

There are five Energex mainland electrical substations within the Shire. The majority of these substations are
operating less than 60% of their capacity;

The majority of inhabited areas on the Redland Shire islands are provided with essential services to a satisfactory
standard. Gradual improvements to services (such as mobile telephone communications) will continue during the next
few years.

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The mainland suburbs are well serviced by mobile telecommunication coverage.

2.3 Current Improvements to Services

The following descriptions summarise the current improvements being made to the service network within the Shire:

In excess of $11M is being spent on upgrading the water supply infrastructure within the Shire in 2000 and 2001;

Significant upgrades to two Shire sewerage treatment plants are being carried out before 2003 at a cost of $14.3M;

Minor stormwater facilities are currently being upgraded as needs arise;

A waste management strategy for analysis of existing waste services is being developed for submission to Council
authorities by June 2002; and

An additional electrical substation is currently under construction at Mt Cotton, which is expected to be operational by
mid 2002.

2.4 Future Improvements to Services

A summary of future improvements to the existing service network is described as follows:

Major water supply upgrades over the next five years include the Mt Cotton reservoir and the Heinemann road reserve
works;

Over the next five years major sewerage service upgrades will be constructed at Cleveland, Thorneside and Victoria
Point at a cost of $23.8M;

A ten year stormwater works program has been developed which identifies services which will be upgraded at
Capalaba, Sheldon, Thorneside and Cleveland;

An upgrade of the Redland Bay waste transfer station is expected within the next ten years. However the waste
facilities at Birkdale and Giles Road will cease operations during this time due to capacity limitations;

A new Birkdale electrical substation is planned to be operational in 2006 as well as additional 33kV electrical services
between Cleveland and Victoria Point;

Gradual improvements to the existing services at inhabited island regions (such as mobile telephone communications)
will continue during the next few years until a suitable standard in infrastructure is accomplished.

Mobile telecommunications services are expected to improve over the next few years resulting in an increased
coverage to the Shire regions; and

Existing Telstra exchanges will be upgraded, where necessary to cope with future growth within the Shire.

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3 State Agency Interests
3.1 Integrated Planning Act
The Integrated Planning Act 1997, introduces a new integrated environmental management and infrastructure planning and
delivery system to Queensland. It raises the priority of infrastructure as one of three key or core matters with which a
planning scheme must deal.
Infrastructure is defined broadly to include land, facilities, services and works used for supporting economic activity and
meeting environmental needs [schedule 10]. Infrastructure planning is a key component of planning schemes under the
Act. The statement of intentions issued before a local government prepares a planning scheme must include how
infrastructure is to be addressed.
When completed, the local government and the Minister must be satisfied that the planning scheme coordinates and
integrates infrastructure, including its State and regional dimensions. The Act requires that local governments must, among
other matters, supply infrastructure in a coordinated, efficient and orderly way, including encouraging urban development in
areas where adequate infrastructure exists or can be provided efficiently. It also provides for equity in infrastructure
planning and delivery between present and future generations.
In addition to the requirement that planning schemes co-ordinate and integrate infrastructure, the Act provides a number of
specific mechanisms which address infrastructure co-ordination and funding issues. These more specific mechanisms
are:
1.

Infrastructure charges to fund the supply of development infrastructure. Development infrastructure is a specific
group of private benefit infrastructure which can be funded through infrastructure charges. It is limited to three
networks of infrastructure items:
i. urban water cycle management infrastructure;
ii. transport infrastructure; and
iii. infrastructure for local community purposes (meaning land and basic works for local public recreation purposes, or
another purpose prescribed under a regulation).

2. A benchmark development sequence, indicating the preferred pathway for development which seeks to minimise total
infrastructure costs.
3. A cost impact assessment, which can be required when development is not in the first period (stage 1) of a benchmark
development sequence or is inconsistent with a planning scheme. Cost impact assessments can apply to either:
a specified group of State social infrastructure, namely:
- State schools infrastructure;
- public transport infrastructure;
- State-controlled roads infrastructure;
- police or emergency services infrastructure; or
development infrastructure in an infrastructure charges plan [section 3.5.35].
These infrastructure items comprise those most affected in terms of provision costs by the location and timing of
development.

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4. Community infrastructure, is a term used in the Act for potentially all infrastructure (ie both private benefit and social)
when it is designated in a planning scheme.

3.2 Infrastructure Charging

An infrastructure charges plan is the part of the planning scheme which provides the necessary accountability and
transparency to support the levying of infrastructure charges. While it can be a significant tool to improve development
efficiency and achieve environmental and social outcomes, in itself it is not a substitute for comprehensive infrastructure
planning. It is strategically significant because it:
indicates capital works intentions of service providers at a local level;
informs prospective developers of spatially sensitive development infrastructure costs;
identifies desired user benefits and environmental effects of infrastructure networks; and
includes an equitable funding mechanism in the form of infrastructure charges.
An infrastructure charges plan also provides a solid basis against which the cost impacts of out of sequence or other
unanticipated development can be assessed.
An IPOLA Bill was passed by State Parliament in December 2001 which aimed to improve the day to day functioning of the
IPA by introducing new features to further streamline and integrate development assessment. A commencement date for the
ammendments is yet to be set.
However, the major changes relating to infrastructure charges plans include:

Replacement of Benchmark Development Sequencing by Priority Infrastructure Area.

Introduction of Priority Infrastructure Plans.
Introduction of conditioning powers for non-trunk infrastructure.
Renaming of Infrastructure Charges Plans to Infrastructure Charges Schedules and detailed changes to requirements
forpreparing Infrastructure Charges Schedules for trunk infrastructure.
Introduction of Infrastructure Payments Schedules and power to impose conditions requiring payments for trunk
infrastructure as conditions of approval.

Simplification and streamlining of requirements for infrastructure providers to obtain additional costs for
providinginfrastructure to certain developments.

3.3 Benchmark Development Sequencing

The IPOLA Bill has deleted reference to Benchmark Development Sequencing, to be changed to Priority Service Areas.
Since the commencement date for these amendments have not been set, this paper will make reference to Benchmark
Development Sequencing. A benchmark development sequence is a mechanism to improve efficiency in total infrastructure
supply by:

protecting social infrastructure agencies (ie the taxpayer) from additional costs caused by inefficiencies in
infrastructure supply;
co-ordinating State and local infrastructure supply;
better co-ordinating infrastructure supply with development;

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protecting efficient development from higher infrastructure charges; and

providing a basis for demand and revenue forecasting for infrastructure charges.

In addition to its co-ordinating role a benchmark development sequence will, in identifying an agreed efficient path for
infrastructure provision (and development), establish an infrastructure benchmark for assessing the cost impacts on social
infrastructure of out of sequence development.
Out of sequence development can also be assessed for its cost impacts on development infrastructure included in an
infrastructure charges plan (ie water cycle, transport or local community purpose infrastructure).
It is important that benchmark development sequences and infrastructure charges plans complement each other to ensure
efficient infrastructure supply. If both a benchmark development sequence and an infrastructure charges plan have been
prepared for a local government area, the infrastructure charges plan should (at least) cover the first period (stage one) of
the benchmark development sequence. Stage 1 will normally include five years 3 demand for land comprising a
combination of infill or redevelopment in existing urban areas and (greenfield) development areas.
Benchmark Development Sequencing is a preferred sequence for residential development, which enables local government
and State Agencies to indicate areas where development is preferred because infrastructure can be provided in the most
cost efficient way. Development outside these areas may be required to undergo cost impact assessment to determine if it
is liable for the additional costs service providers must meet to bring forward infrastructure.
The Benchmark Development Sequence concept has been removed from the legislation to address concerns over its
complexity and misconception of it as a land release plan. It is replaced by Priority Service Areas, which identify land
already serviced by infrastructure and additional land which will allow for a projected minimum 10 years growth.
PSA should identify assumptions on which infrastructure planning has been carried out with respect to scale, type or density
of development. Assumptions should:
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include the standard of service being sought.

be supported by plans.
be regularly reviewed.

3.4 Designation of Land for Community Infrastructure

Designation of Land for Community Infrastructure is strongly encouraged to ensure integration of land use planning and
infrastructure provision and to ensure suitable land is available when needed and protected from development and its
effects.
As a key mechanism of the IPA, designated works bring forward identification of land for Community Infrastructure in
planning schemes. It is an instrument for all providers of Community Infrastructure to indicate their intentions, be they state,
local government or private developers. Schedule 5 of the IPA lists items of Community Infrastructure.
The IPOLA Bill which was passed by State Parliament in December 2001 changed the delegation relating to community
infrastructure.
The only delegation related provision in the Bill is section 2.6.25 which has been expanded to allow Ministers proposing
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chief executive of a public sector entity. Currently this section only allows for delegation to the chief executive or a senior
executive of the Ministers department. The new provision states that either a Minister or a local government may designate
land for community infrastructure. The new provision does not preclude the designation of land for community infrastructure
already existing on the land. However, there is often nothing to be achieved by doing this, except where extension or
expansion of the community infrastructure is proposed on the land.

3.5 Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA advocates that infrastructure provision (by all service providers) should aim to optimise use of existing
infrastructure; an integrated approach to infrastructure provision between service providers to minimise land requirements
and impacts on conservation and environmental values; and incorporate measures to optimise resource use, eg. demand
management, water recycling.
Under the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997, local government is required to develop environmental plans prior
to 2003 for the use and protection of waterways in its area. Specifically, environmental plans are required for:
urban stormwater quality management;
sewage management;
trade waste management; and
water conservation.
These plans need to be investigated in the scheme. For example, an urban stormwater quality management plan (USQMP)
can be linked to the planning scheme as:

information gathered in developing the USQMP will support the preparation of planning instruments;
mapping stormwater infrastructure and catchments will assist in determining the preferred pattern of settlement;
water quality objectives may indicate the need to control the location of certain developments;
water quality objectives can be used to guide the conditions on development approvals;
planning policies and codes can be produced based on options for stormwater management developed in waterway
action plans (i.e. water sensitive urban design, grassed swales, porous paving); and
the planning scheme provides for infrastructure charges on development. If infrastructure charges under the IP Act are
to be used to fund part or all of the stormwater (and the rest of the water cycle) network, the networks so funded can be
designed and costed to achieve the environmental values and water quality objectives established in the USQMP.

As land use planning options have major implications for water quality and flows, local governments should consider those
options in terms of the factors which influence environmental and water quality outcomes. These factors include topography,
soil type, local rainfall patterns. The strategic approach in the planning scheme should tie in all development impacts and
set a clear and consistent framework for developers, minimizing potential conflict in the community.

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4 Planning Strategy Areas

4.1 Current Systems
Existing services within the Redland Shire mainland are adequately provided to the majority of Council residents. Existing
essential services within the inhabited island regions are to a satisfactory standard. Mobile telecommunications coverage on
the islands is not comprehensive although improvements are progressively being implemented. The majority of
infrastructure within the Shire has been provided in the last twenty years in response to growth. This is indicative of the high
levels of growth experienced within the Shire over this time.
As a result of newly placed services, the quality of the infrastructure is generally high and in accordance with contemporary
standards. For this reason maintenance costs are also generally low.
The level of population within the area being serviced generally factors infrastructure capacity. All of the infrastructure
services investigated are operating within their current capacities.
The EPA advocates that infrastructure provision (by all service providers) should aim to optimise use of existing
infrastructure; an integrated approach to infrastructure provision between service providers to minimise land requirements
and impacts on conservation and environmental values; and incorporate measures to optimise resource use. Such
measures could include demand management, water recycling, waste recycling, sustainable energy generation,etc.

4.2 Future Requirements

Gradual improvements for each of these service networks are necessary over time as demands increase and existing
services require maintenance.
Suburbs such as Mt Cotton, Ormiston, Redland Bay, Thornlands and Wellington Point are expected to continue to
development and expand. 1999 Redland Shire population forecasts estimate that these suburbs will double by the year
2011. With these population increases, major infrastructure upgrades will become necessary to cope with anticipated growth
in these developing suburbs. The level of anticipated growth is evident in the future network planning of each of the service
providers.
Under the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 Local Government is required to develop environmental plans for
the use and protection of waterways in its area. In respect of infrastructure these would cover:
Urban stormwater quality;
Sewerage;
Trade waste, and
Water conservation.
Such plans when developed should be linked to the IPS

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5 References
1.

Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council & Redland Shire Council (2001) Tingalpa Creek Waterway Management
Plan : Search Conference Information Kit, Brisbane City Council Water & Environment, City Design, Brisbane.

2.

Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Redland Shire Council (2001) Tingalapa Creek: Waterway Management
Plan Proposal City Design Brisbane City Council, QLD.

3.

Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Redland Shire Council (2001) Tingalpa Creek Waterway Management
Plan Proposal City Design Brisbane City Council, QLD.

4.

Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Redland Shire Council (2001) Tingalpa Creek Waterway Management Plan
Community Consultation Stage 1 Outcomes Brisbane City Council City Design, Brisbane.

5.

Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Redland Shire Council Tingalpa Creek: Know Your Creek Healthy
Waterways, Brisbane.

6.

Horrocks, J & Semple P (1998) SBQ Water Quality Monitoring Program Redland Shire Waterways: Water Policy Study
no.42 1998 Redland Shire Council, QLD.

7.

OBrien, B & Fearon, R (1999) SBQ Water Quality Monitoring Program Redland Shire Waterways: Water Quality Study
No.43 1999 Redland Shire Council, QLD.

8.

Queensland Government (2001) Environmental Planning Resource Manual, Planning and Development Assessment
Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Protection Division, Queensland.

9.

Redland Shire Council (1994) Redland Shire Council Waste Management Strategy Study: public Consultation Program
Final Report CMPS & F Engineer Managers, Brisbane.

10. Redland Shire Council (1997) Policy Document : Special Planning Report No.1 Infrastructure Charging Policy
Environment Plan & Develop Committee, Redland Shire Council, QLD.
11. Redland Shire Council (1997) Policy Document: Redland Bay DCP Roadworks & Infrastructure Charging Policy
Environment, Planning & Development, Redland Shire Council, QLD.
12. Redland Shire Council (1997) Policy Documents : Redland Bay DCP Roadworks & Infrastructure Changing Policy
Redland Shire Council, QLD.
13. Redland Shire Council (1997) Strategic Plan Review: Planning Study Redland Shire Council, Queensland.
14. Redland Shire Council (1998) Design Standards for Developments, Redland Shire Council, Queensland.
15. Redland Shire Council (1998) Development & Control Plan 5 : Part B East Thornlands Planning Study Redland Shire
Council, Queensland.

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16. Redland Shire Council (1998) Development Control Plan 5 : East Thornlands LAP Redland Shire Council, QLD.
17. Redland Shire Council (1998) Development Control Plan 5 West Thornlands LAP Redland Shire Council, QLD.
18. Redland Shire Council (1998) Policy Document : Special Planning Intent No.1 Infrastructure Charging Policy
Environment Plan & Develop, Redland Shire Council, QLD.
19. Redland Shire Council (1998) Town Planning Scheme for the Shire Queensland Government, Queensland.
20. Redland Shire Council (1999) Catchment Management Strategy Redland Shire Council, QLD.
21. Redland Shire Council (1999) Planning & Land Use Strategy: Southern Moreton Bay Islands Planning Strategy , GHD,
Brisbane.
22. Redland Shire Council (1999) Policy Document : East Thornlands Local Area Plan Area Transportation Network
Infrastructure charges Policy Environment Plan & Develop, Redland Shire Council, QLD.
23. Redland Shire Council (2000/01) Strategic Sewerage management Plan Redland Water, Redland Shire Council,
Queensland.
24. Redland Shire Council (2000/01) Strategic Water Management Plan Redland Water, Redland Shire Council,
Queensland.
25. Redland Shire Council (2001) Redland Water: Development at German Church Rd., Water Supply Sewerage
Assessment. Montgomery, Watson, Harza: Brisbane.
26. Redland Shire Council Transitional Planning Scheme Policy : Planning & Development of Telecommunications
Possibilities Redland Shire Council, Queensland.
27. Redland Shire Council Environmental Impact Statement for Waste Handling Facility CMPS & F, Brisbane.
The following resources and references were used in obtaining information for this report:

Redland Shire Council Water and Sewerage Department, Cleveland;

Redland Water Total Management Plan 2000 / 2001 (Volumes 1&2);

Redland Shire Council Stormwater Department, Cleveland;

Redland Shire Council Waste Management Department, Cleveland;

Energex Strategic Planning Department, Brisbane City;

Telstra, Area Planning and Design Department, Brisbane City; and

Telstra Mobilenet Internet Website Coverage maps section.

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Lamb Island Transfer Station

Southern Moreton
Bay Islands
Redland Shire Council

2000

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Waste Disposal Facilities

Main Road Network
Road Centrelines
Outline of RSC
Local Authorities outside RSC

Waste Disposal Facilities

Planning Scheme Mapping

Infrastructure Position Paper

Brisbane
City Council

Gold Coast City Council

Logan City Council

2000

Redland Shire Council

2000

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4000 Meters

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Map 1.6.1

Main Road Network

Road Centrelines
Outline of RSC
Local Authorities outside RSC

Legend
# Substations
110kV Network
33kV Network
Substation supply areas

Existing & Approved

Zone Substations

Planning Scheme Mapping

Infrastructure Position Paper

Brisbane
City Council

Gold Coast City Council

Logan City Council

Redland Shire Council

2000

2000

1:100000
4000 Meters

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REDLAND SHIRE COUNCIL 22/10/2001
Map 1.6.2

Main Road Network

Road Centrelines
Outline of RSC
Local Authorities outside RSC

Legend
# Substations
110kV Network
33kV Network
Substation supply areas

Existing/Proposed Zone Substations

plus proposed Zone Substations

Planning Scheme Mapping

Infrastructure Position Paper

2000

Redland Shire Council

2000

1:100000
4000 Meters

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Map 1.7.1

Legend
Exchange Catchment Boundary
Shire Boundary

Telstra Exchange
Catchment Plan

Planning Scheme Mapping

Infrastructure Position Paper

Telstra Mobile Network Coverage

Vodafone Mobile Network Coverage

Optus Mobile Network Coverage

Redland Shire Council

2000

2000

1:100000
4000 Meters

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REDLAND SHIRE COUNCIL 15/11/2001
Map 1.7.2

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been obtained from the service providers web site,
and as such reflect some of the information
contained there.

Mobile Phone Coverage

Planning Scheme Mapping

Infrastructure Position Paper

Redland Shire Council

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Map 1.8.1

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Existing Natural Gas Network

Planning Scheme Mapping

Infrastructure Position Paper