A plan to support more housing, new jobs and improve the look and feel of the growing suburbs of Nathan, Salisbury and Moorooka has been given the green light.
The Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan was adopted at Council today following community consultation and support from the State Government.
The new neighbourhood plan will guide the delivery of modernised streetscapes, new business precincts, residential precincts, and better connectivity to transport to support this growing precinct now and into the future.
This neighbourhood plan allows for the creation of around 2,500 new homes and around 12,500 additional jobs.
Our Council updated the plan last year based on feedback from 174 residents who made submissions during community consultation.
A key focus of the plan is to improve walkability and transport connections between major employment and residential areas.
The Moorooka Magic Mile precinct has been earmarked as a major employment and lifestyle precinct, with plans to reinvigorate the area to encourage businesses and improve liveability.
The neighbourhood plan also accommodates a future upgrade of Ipswich Road from four to six lanes to improve traffic flow and a shady subtropical boulevard through Moorooka.
A new bikeway on the western side of Ipswich Road is also supported as part of future Council upgrades.
Our plan will also protect our natural environment, including Toohey Forest Park, Rocky Water Holes Creek and Moolabin Creek.
For more information, search ‘Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan’ on Council’s website.
The Nathan, Salisbury and Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan will come into effect on 27 June.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest growing capital cities and we’re doing what we can to deliver new homes while protecting our incredible lifestyle.
“This new neighbourhood plan will ensure our suburbs can continue to cater for our growing population, while delivering better amenities and more to see and do.
“A key part of this plan is to unlock more housing within walking distance to key infrastructure, such as transport, shops and businesses to ensure our suburbs remain the best place to live, work and relax.
“We’re excited to see this neighbourhood plan come to life and deliver one of the most significant improvements to these suburbs in years, transforming them into vibrant lifestyle precincts.”
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN TIMELINE
- Mid-late 2019 – Announced new neighbourhood plan and established Community Planning Team
- Early-mid 2021 – Conducted community consultation on a draft strategy for the plan
- Late 2021 to late 2023 – Prepared and drafted neighbourhood plan
- Mid-late 2024 – Conducted consultation on the draft neighbourhood plan
- May 2025 – Adopted the neighbourhood plan following Queensland Government approval
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