Priority Infrastructure Plan
The Priority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) for the Gold Coast is the first to be introduced in Queensland. The PIP has been prepared over the last two years in accordance with Queensland State Government legislative requirements and identifies where growth is expected to occur and the nature and scale of this growth.
The PIP is the first major step towards more informed and transparent infrastructure charges levied against development in the city. As the PIP comes into effect, infrastructure will be built in logical stages to coincide with planned growth, ensuring residents have appropriate access to services and facilities, as well as removing the 'guess work' for developers.
A charging regime, covering infrastructure such as stormwater, transport and recreation facilities, will be applied consistently across the city. The PIP will ensure development pays its fair share towards servicing growth.
Implementation and review
The PIP was implemented in January 2007. It will be reviewed every four years to ensure that planning remains in line with forecasted and actual growth on the Gold Coast.
On 17 November 2009 Council introduced a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) which affects the operation of the PIP and Infrastructure Policies 3A and 3B.
What is included in the PIP?
Infrastructure to be planned for initially includes:
- stormwater infrastructure (drainage and water quality)
- transport infrastructure (roads, cycles and pedestrian paths)
- community infrastructure (public parks and land for local community purposes such as libraries and community halls)
What development applications does the PIP apply to?
The PIP applies to:
- development applications received by Council which entered the decision stage of IDAS after 8 January 2007
- development applications received by Council on or after 8 January 2007
Calculation of the PIP infrastructure charges will generally be triggered by assessable development. Triggers include:
- Reconfiguring of Lot (ROL)
- Building Application (BA)
- Material Change of Use (MCU)
- Any combination of these
- Operational Works (OPW)
Integration into the Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003
The PIP is Part 8 of the Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003 Version 1.2.
Related information
PIP forms fact sheet (PDF 158kb)- PIP fact sheet (PDF 690kb)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF 170kb)
- Related forms and information
Draft Amendment to Priority Infrastructure Plan
The exhibition of the Draft Amendment to the Gold Coast Planning Scheme - Priority Infrastructure Plan, to include the water and waste-water networks, was from 23 April 2007 to 6 June 2007. Currently the draft amendment is under Second State Interest Check with the Department of Infrastructure & Planning. Once the Second State Interest Check is completed, Council will consider the changes. If adopted, the amendments to the Priority Infrastructure Plan are expected to commence in 2008.
Further information
If you have questions or require further information, please contact:
Developer Contributions Group
Phone: (07) 5582 8052
Email: 
dcg@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
For information on other types of infrastructure not provided by Council, please refer to the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program:
