Four Brisbane neighbourhoods tagged for 5000 homes in three years
The Queensland government has designated four Brisbane neighbourhoods for the development of 5000 new homes over the next three years. This initiative aims to fast-track construction by overriding local planning laws and is part of a broader commitment to build one million homes by 2044. Public consultation for the provisional land use plan will take place from June 1 to June 19.
- ▪The four development areas include South Brisbane, the CBD, Banyo, and Meadowbrook.
- ▪The state government aims to cut red tape to expedite housing construction.
- ▪Development applications can now be submitted for assessment by Economic Development Queensland.
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