The Woolloongabba PDA Development Scheme (The Woolloongabba Plan) and Public Realm Guideline have been approved by the Minister for Economic Development Queensland and came into effect on 20 September 2024. The Woolloongabba Plan enables transit-orientated development concentrated around the Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station, proposed Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba station, the Gabba Stadium, jobs and existing services and amenities.

A Proposed Development Scheme and Draft Public Realm Guideline were publicly notified from 2 May to 5 July 2024, with over 200 submissions received.

A submissions report has also been prepared and is available here. The submissions report summarises submissions, provides information about the merits of submissions and the extent to which amendments have been made to reflect submissions, and details changes made in finalising The Woolloongabba Plan and the Woolloongabba PDA Public Realm Guideline.

The Woolloongabba PDA Development Scheme (called The Woolloongabba Plan) is the regulatory document which assists with planning, carrying out, promoting, coordinating and controlling land development within the PDA. It came into effect on 20 September 2024 and is a long-term planning document that will guide the PDA’s transformative urban renewal, helping the State achieve its housing goals, enable much needed open space for community enjoyment, and create a revitalised network of subtropical streets which are attractive, comfortable and safe.

EDQ is currently preparing a draft development charges and offset plan (DCOP) that is planned to commence public notification in early 2025. For further information about DCOPs, infrastructure planning and infrastructure funding, please visit EDQ’s Infrastructure Charges Policies page.