Infrastructure planning and charges are crucial aspects managed by Logan City Council to support urban development in the area. Trunk infrastructure, as defined under Queensland planning legislation, involves higher-order infrastructure like water treatment facilities, parks, and main roads that cater to large areas or catchments. This infrastructure is essential to ensure the smooth functioning of urban developments.
Local Government Infrastructure Plans (LGIPs) play a key role in identifying necessary trunk infrastructure to meet the desired standard of service for urban development. By forecasting future growth and comparing it with actual development, councils like Logan can effectively plan and deliver infrastructure in a timely manner. The financial sustainability of LGIPs is critical to ensure that the infrastructure can be adequately funded.
Logan’s LGIP covers the planning period from 2020 to 2036, detailing the cost of infrastructure items and their establishment. It includes documentation on development assumptions, future trunk infrastructure network plans, and asset management aspects. Amendments to the planning scheme are made based on feedback and improvement opportunities identified for the LGIP.
Infrastructure charges in Logan are calculated based on the Logan Charges Resolution, which outlines the criteria for determining charges for residential and non-residential developments. The resolution aligns with the Planning Act 2016 and specifies maximum charges for different types of developments. Developers are required to pay these charges when triggering events, such as approval of survey plans or completion of building work, occur.
Infrastructure reports provide insights into the charges levied on approved developments, infrastructure delivered, and revenue and expenditure related to infrastructure charges. These reports help in monitoring the effectiveness of infrastructure planning and funding in Logan.
Developments outside the Priority Infrastructure Area (PIA) in Logan may require extra payments for trunk infrastructure that is not planned in the LGIP. Council introduced an extra payment condition for such developments to ensure the timely delivery of necessary infrastructure. Developers have the option to deliver the infrastructure instead of paying the extra amount, subject to an infrastructure agreement.
For a period of three years, Logan City Council offers a discount on infrastructure charges for developments subject to the extra payment condition. This discount is available until 15 September 2027 and is calculated based on the specific network splits for different types of infrastructure like roads, water supply, sewerage, and parks.
Effective infrastructure planning and charging are essential for sustainable urban development in Logan. By ensuring that trunk infrastructure is adequately funded and delivered, the council can support the growing needs of the community and facilitate responsible development in the region.
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