Key growth areas

The Mount Peter PDA covers approximately 2,650ha of land in the Southern Growth Corridor in the Cairns Regional Local Government Area. The area is bounded by the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area to the west, the Bruce Highway to the east and extends from the existing community of Edmonton in the north to Mackey Creek in the south.

The greenfield site was declared a PDA to provide a streamlined planning framework that accommodates the future housing needs of the Cairns region.

The Southern Thornlands PDA covers approximately 890ha of land in the Redland City Council Local Government Area. The area is bounded by the Boundary Road to the north, Mount Cotton Road to the west and Eprapah Creek to the south. Its eastern boundary is defined by properties adjoining Springacre Road.

The greenfield site was declared a PDA as a strategic response to Redland City’s projected population growth and is designed to fast-track housing and employment supply.

The Waraba PDA covers approximately 2,900ha of land in the City of Moreton Bay Local Government Area. The area is bounded by the existing and emerging suburban areas of Bellmere, Lilywood and Wagtail Grove to the east, the D’Aguilar Highway to the north, Caboolture River Road to the south and to the west by the low hills along Old North Road.

The greenfield site was declared a PDA and has been designed to integrate with existing and emerging communities in adjoining suburban areas.