Council is planning for the future of the Narangba Innovation Precinct. We have been using the best available information so our planning policy positions balance the protection and viability of industry activities in the precinct with the safety, health and amenity of surrounding areas.

At its General Meeting on 12 December 2024, Council resolved to make Major Amendment No. 5 – Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) Temporary Local Planning Instrument Response. The amendment responds to Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) No.1 of 2024 Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) (a continuation of the equivalent Ministerial TLPI originally made in 2020) and the findings of the Narangba Innovation Precinct Study. Council also resolved to release a summary of the environmental health investigation findings and the nature and details of the proposed amendment.

Council completed the Narangba Innovation Precinct Study to better understand the environmental health impacts and economic value of the Narangba Innovation Precinct The study commenced in 2020 following the introduction of a TLPI by the State Government. For further information about the TLPI and the study, refer to the information sheets and important links on this page. The findings of the study have confirmed a planning scheme amendment is an appropriate response to the TLPI.

The environmental health investigations are now complete. Throughout 2020 to 2024, SLR Consulting an independent consultant, undertook comprehensive and best practice investigations to provide a contemporary assessment of the allowable lawful combined impacts from Special and High impact industries in the Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) with respect to air quality, noise, human health and other environmental hazards such as fire.

The economic value investigations are now complete. Throughout 2021, Lucid Economics an independent consultant, explored the contribution industries and businesses within the precinct make to the local economy. With greater business certainty, future opportunities may contribute even further.

What’s next?

The ‘Planning and Preparation’ stage of the statutory planning scheme amendment process set by State Government legislation is now underway. To learn more about the amendment process click here.

We are now requesting the State Government confirm their interests that need to be addressed in the proposed amendment. We will then finalise the preparation of the proposed amendment for formal State Interest Review.

The statutory planning scheme amendment process that follows will include an opportunity for our community and stakeholders to have a say. During this period, details of the proposed amendment will be available for public viewing and provide feedback on.

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