REDLANDERS are urged to read and comment on the state government's draft SEQ Regional Plan.
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said it was important locals got involved by viewing and commenting on the planning framework, ShapingSEQ.
"This state government's blueprint will provide 50-year vision and a 25-year plan for the region, identifying where future populations will be housed, where jobs will be and how the region will maintain its unique character," she said.
"As the region's overarching plan, the SEQ Regional Plan includes projections on population growth in Redland City and where the State Government anticipates these extra people will live and work.
"Although the Redlands is expected to have rather modest growth when compared to other SEQ Councils, it is vital residents, businesses and community groups view the draft plan and provide feedback so they can be part of our city's future.’’
The public notification period of the draft regional plan will continue until March 3, 2017, and until then the government will accept written submissions on any aspect.
"One of the areas I will be looking closely at is whether the Draft SEQ Regional Plan matches the State Government's Infrastructure plan, particularly in relation to transport,’’ Cr Williams said.
"Redlanders have told me they are concerned State Government population projections are not matched by state government transport plans, so this is something I will be paying particular attention to in the draft plan.
"It is also why Redland City Council put a motion to the LGAQ Conference calling for the state government to take more responsibility for transport planning."
The government will hold two consultation sessions in the Redlands - Tuesday November 29, 4pm to 7pm at Pacific Resort, Cleveland and Wednesday December 7, 10am to 1pm at Capalaba Place Hall.
Copies of the draft SEQ Regional Plan 2016 and its associated mapping are available by downloading it from www.qld.gov.au/shapingseq<http://www.qld.gov.au/shapingseq> or by calling the Local Government and Planning Department on 13 74 68.
