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For Immediate Release 8 October 2010
Premier must stop the clock on rushed poorly planned Development
According Queensland Conservation, the addition of the South Caloundra development
area as a fast-tracked Urban Development Area questions government promises on
sustainable development, accountability and affordable housing.
‘We urge the Premier to stop the clock on this rushed development,’ said Toby Hutcheon,
Executive Director of QCC
‘The Premier has promised green, liveable and affordable communities but imposing
unrealistic planning deadlines makes this impossible.’
‘Government claims that accelerated fast tracking of developments is about supplying
affordable housing is false,’ said Hutcheon
‘There are two costs associated with housing; the cost to buy and the cost to live. Studies
clearly show that poorly planned development on the urban fringe are significantly more
expensive to live in as inner city suburbs. That is not affordable housing.’
‘The Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) –already responsible for three other
UDA’s in SEQ-Flagstone, Ripley Valley and Yarrabilba-must be given the time and the
resources to get that planning right first.’ said Hutcheon
QCC is calling on the State government to stop the clock and let the ULDA do its job, to
fully engage with other State Government agencies, with local government, infrastructure
providers, environmentally-responsible developers, innovators and environment and
community organisations.
‘This is about planning a sustainable future; there are no second chances if the planning
is wrong.’ said Hutcheon
For More Information: Toby Hutcheon
Media Release
Extract from Cities for the Future-Australian Sustainable Built Environment
Council February 2010
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