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  "strategy_brief_md": "# RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> Leveraging its rich rural heritage and natural beauty, the Scenic Rim is a location of choice to live, learn, work, visit and invest, driven by innovation in a diversity of traditional and compatible emerging industries. [[CP p.6](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=6)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=6)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The Scenic Rim Economic Development Strategy 2026-2030 is an aspirational and practical plan of action to support the sustainable economic development of the Scenic Rim and its constituent communities over the next five years and beyond. [[CP p.7](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=7)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=7)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> By focussing on areas such as business engagement, workforce development, agriculture, tourism, advocacy, planning, attracting investment, and working in close partnership with industry groups, education providers, community organisations and government, Council is committed to securing the infrastructure, skills and investment our region needs to keep building a strong, diverse economy. [[CP p.7](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=7)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=7)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Support the Scenic Rim’s businesses to develop and grow [[CP p.16](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=16)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=16)]\n- Enhance the Scenic Rim’s profile as a premier visitor destination [[CP p.18](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=18)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=18)]\n- Nurture the Scenic Rim’s appeal as a place to live, learn, work, visit and invest [[CP p.20](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=20)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=20)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Business growth and investment that builds on the Scenic Rim’s strengths in a diversity of existing, new and emerging industries\nThis strategy articulates Council’s commitment to play its role in supporting a strong and diverse economy through business growth and investment. [[CP p.7](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=7)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=7)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Business engagement\n- Workforce planning\n- Place management\n- Tourism promotion\n- Advocacy and investment attraction\n\n### The development of a strong and vibrant visitor economy, underpinned by a diversity of attractions and experiences and realised through growing visitor numbers, expenditure and value\nThe Scenic Rim’s appeal as a visitor destination is defined by its natural features and key recreational assets including six National Parks and ancient UNESCO World Heritage listed Gondwana rainforests; scenic mountain ranges, native forests, waterfalls and waterways, lakes and rural farmland; food, wine and beverage producers; nature resorts; glamping and ecotourism accommodation; camping and caravan sites; and a wide range of nature-based activities. [[CP p.18](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=18)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=18)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Tourism promotion\n- Investment in enabling infrastructure\n- Support for agri-tourism operators\n\n### Local employment and lifestyle opportunities for the Scenic Rim’s residents, ensuring population and employment growth is sustainable and in line with the community’s vision for a prosperous future\nCouncil will continue to prioritise investment in the Scenic Rim’s critical enabling infrastructure and services in the interest of community need while advocating for sustained levels of investment from the other tiers of government. [[CP p.20](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=20)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=20)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Workforce planning\n- Infrastructure investment\n- Advocacy for tertiary education\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Innovation\n- Collaboration\n- Sustainability\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| POP01 | Population growth | Population growth (as measured by population and housing growth rates). | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| EMP01 | Employment creation | An increase in local jobs in the Scenic Rim LGA. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| EMP02 | Employment self-sufficiency | More local jobs for the Scenic Rim’s resident workers. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| LFP01 | Levels of workforce participation and employment | As measured by labour force participation and employment / unemployment rates. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| BUS01 | New businesses | As measured by the net change in local business registrations. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| CON01 | Increased construction activity | As measured by building approvals data. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| ECO01 | Greater economic diversity | As measured by industry diversity indices. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| GRP01 | Economic activity and productivity | As measured by increases in GRP value per capita. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n| TOUR01 | Tourism activity | As measured by growing visitor numbers, expenditure and yield/value. | [CP p.22](https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf#page=22)(https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf#page=22) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| POP01 | Population growth | Population growth (as measured by population and housing growth rates). | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| EMP01 | Employment creation | An increase in local jobs in the Scenic Rim LGA. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| EMP02 | Employment self-sufficiency | More local jobs for the Scenic Rim’s resident workers. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| LFP01 | Levels of workforce participation and employment | As measured by labour force participation and employment / unemployment rates. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| BUS01 | New businesses | As measured by the net change in local business registrations. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| CON01 | Increased construction activity | As measured by building approvals data. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| ECO01 | Greater economic diversity | As measured by industry diversity indices. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| GRP01 | Economic activity and productivity | As measured by increases in GRP value per capita. | Achieved | AR p.22 |\n| TOUR01 | Tourism activity | As measured by growing visitor numbers, expenditure and yield/value. | Achieved | AR p.22 |",
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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:28:39.331556+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002700\n**Entity type**: Statutory Agreement Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \n\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts\n**Website**: http://www.rdaiwm.org.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 3 |\n| pages | 5 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nRegional Development Australia 5 Air 36\nMap of Region 6 Telecommunication & Information Technology 37\nPurpose 7 Energy 37\nVision 7 Water Usage 38\nRDAIWM Recommendations 8 Water Security 39\nProject List – Community Consultation 8 Water Grid 40\nProject List – State Infrastructure Plan – Queensland Government 9 Recycled Water 42\nBackground 10 New Water Supply for the Lockyer Valley 43\nRDAIWM Regional Roadmap 2016-2020 12 Summary 43\nFood and Agriculture 12 Agricultural Land and Urban Encroachment 44\nInfrastructure 13 Logistics and Intermodal Hubs 46\nShapingSEQ – Regional Plan 2017 14 Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) 47\nThe Western Sub-region 16 Road Network 48\nHorticultural Production Timeframes 18 Traffic Data 50\nAgricultural Land Use 19 Map of Roads 50\nIpswich Region 20 Rail 52\nLockyer Valley Region 22 Summary 54\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- STRATEGY PURPOSE:\nSUPPORTING A STRONG\nAND DIVERSE ECONOMY\nBlueprint for a Strong\nand Diverse Economy Vision for a Strong\nThe Scenic Rim Economic Development Strategy and Diverse Economy\n2026-2030 is an aspirational and practical plan\nLeveraging its rich rural heritage and natural\nof action to support the sustainable economic\nbeauty, the Scenic Rim is a location of choice\ndevelopment of the Scenic Rim and its constituent\nto live, learn, work, visit and invest, driven\ncommunities over the next five years and beyond.\nby innovation in a diversity of traditional and\nWith a Gross Regional Product (GRP) of $2.5 billion, the compatible emerging industries.\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10,11]\naccommodation and infrastructure gaps, as underpins Council’s advocacy initiatives to\nwell as some cultural, recreational and other community secure support from its partners, including peak\ninfrastructure shortfalls. industry bodies, business chambers and industry\nassociations, infrastructure asset owners and\nRecognising the Scenic Rim’s challenges and its potential\nmanagers, regional development bodies and the\nfor economic growth, this strategy articulates Council’s\nother levels of government.\neconomic development focus areas, and the levers it will\nuse to influence positive outcomes for all communities\nof the region, working in collaboration with its partners\nto deliver practical outcomes and realise the vision for a\nstrong and diverse economy.\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $3,500,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8286866 White Rock Providence North C04 Residential Subdivision Stages 1-5 $5,560,000 12/02/2024 Commenced\n8114152 Yamanto Amberley District State School Multi Purpose Hall Duplicate Entry $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Deferred\nTOTAL $2,270,801,941\nNot all projects have been listed for each region.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- The Ipswich & West Moreton region as of 30 June 2021 had 20,378 registered The RDAIWM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 aims to reinforce the equally critical\nbusinesses (according to Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register). role of the three tiers of Government, delivering leadership, empowerment, and\nstrengthening institutions as the essence of sustainable regional\nThe most number of registered businesses by industry: development and liveability.\n• Construction Liveability is the ‘key’ to sustainability and why people, families and friends\n• Agriculture, forestry and fishing decide on an area to reside.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n- Publications\nUploaded: 16 October 2025\nProject Status Report (2024-2025)\nThe Project Status Report for 2024-2025 showcases the key demographics and economic indicators of the Ipswich & West Moreton region, with a focus on consolidated projects under construction and the Australian Government’s infrastructure priority list.\n  Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/publications/)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nOur Region Next Step 28\n• Ipswich 6\nDomestic and Overseas Students 32\n• Lockyer Valley 6\nStudent Enrolments 33\n• Scenic Rim 7\n• Somerset Region 7 Lodgement and Median Rent 34\n• RDA 8\nResidential Dwelling Sales 35\nResidential Population 9\nBuilding Approvals 36\nEmployment by Industry 10\nNew House and Land Sales 37\nUnemployment 12\nFramework 38\nJobs in our Region 14\nPlace of Residence by Industry 15\nConsolidated Projects\n• Ipswich 16\n• Lockyer Valley 20\n• Scenic Rim 21\n• Somerset Region 22\nEnergy Projects 23\nInfrastructure Priority List 24\n4 PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2024-2025\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $3,500,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8286866 White Rock Providence North C04 Residential Subdivision Stages 1-5 $5,560,000 12/02/2024 Commenced\n8114152 Yamanto Amberley District State School Multi Purpose Hall Duplicate Entry $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Deferred\nTOTAL $2,270,801,941\nNot all projects have been listed for each region.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8481868 Beaudesert Beaudesert Courthouse $15,342,567 4/06/2024 Commenced\n8346169 Canungra Canungra Showgrounds Fine Arts Pavilion $1,500,000 6/02/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8569391 Canungra Kokoda Barracks - Electrical Refurbishment $6,393,263 24/02/2025 Firm\n8052096 Kooralbyn Hinchcliffe Bridge $1,500,000 18/12/2024 Firm\n8551696 Maroon Dam Maroon Outdoor Education Centre Extension $1,100,000 18/11/2024 Firm\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- 20\nTop 5 Strategic Priorities\n22\nTop 5 Business Activities\n23\nCommunications Strategy\n24\nSummary of Communication Channels\n25\nCommunication Plan\n26\nThird Party Arrangements\n27\n  Source: `other-pdfs/RDAIWM-Annual-Business-Plan-2024-2025-1.pdf (http://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/RDAIWM-Annual-Business-Plan-2024-2025-1.pdf)`\n- Publications\nUploaded: 16 October 2025\nProject Status Report (2024-2025)\nThe Project Status Report for 2024-2025 showcases the key demographics and economic indicators of the Ipswich & West Moreton region, with a focus on consolidated projects under construction and the Australian Government’s infrastructure priority list.\n  Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/publications/)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nOur Region Next Step 28\n• Ipswich 6\nDomestic and Overseas Students 32\n• Lockyer Valley 6\nStudent Enrolments 33\n• Scenic Rim 7\n• Somerset Region 7 Lodgement and Median Rent 34\n• RDA 8\nResidential Dwelling Sales 35\nResidential Population 9\nBuilding Approvals 36\nEmployment by Industry 10\nNew House and Land Sales 37\nUnemployment 12\nFramework 38\nJobs in our Region 14\nPlace of Residence by Industry 15\nConsolidated Projects\n• Ipswich 16\n• Lockyer Valley 20\n• Scenic Rim 21\n• Somerset Region 22\nEnergy Projects 23\nInfrastructure Priority List 24\n4 PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2024-2025\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- Contents\nChair’s Message 3\nIntroduction and Background 4\nAustralian Government Priorities 5\nQueensland State Policy Environment 5\nThe Six Pillars 6\nKey Facts 7\nPillar One: Connectivity & Infrastructure 8\nPillar Two: Human Capital and Skills 10\nPillar Three: Regional Employment and Business 12\nPillar Four: Leadership and Collaboration 14\nPillar Five: Amenity and Liveability 16\nPillar Six: Sustainable and Natural Resources 18\nFuture Planning 20\nConclusion 21\nDisclaimer Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure the content of this\npublication is free from error, the RDAIWM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 does\nnot warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n- Infrastructure Priority List 30th November 2017\nProposed Project Location Problem Description Delivery Problem Category\nInland Rail (Melbourne to Brisbane via inland NSW) National Freight connectivity Melbourne-Brisbane Longer Term National Connectivity\nIpswich Motorway Rocklea-Darra (remaining sections) QLD Southern Brisbane-Ipswich road network capacity Near Term Urban Congestion\nCunningham Highway Upgrade QLD Yamanto to Ebenezer / Amberley Near Term National Connectivity\nPreserve corridor for Salisbury to Beaudesert rail connection QLD Future urban rail connection to Beaudesert Near Term Corridor Preservation\n28 RDAIWM Agricultural Needs Analysis AUG 2018\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $3,500,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8286866 White Rock Providence North C04 Residential Subdivision Stages 1-5 $5,560,000 12/02/2024 Commenced\n8114152 Yamanto Amberley District State School Multi Purpose Hall Duplicate Entry $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Deferred\nTOTAL $2,270,801,941\nNot all projects have been listed for each region.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8481868 Beaudesert Beaudesert Courthouse $15,342,567 4/06/2024 Commenced\n8346169 Canungra Canungra Showgrounds Fine Arts Pavilion $1,500,000 6/02/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8569391 Canungra Kokoda Barracks - Electrical Refurbishment $6,393,263 24/02/2025 Firm\n8052096 Kooralbyn Hinchcliffe Bridge $1,500,000 18/12/2024 Firm\n8551696 Maroon Dam Maroon Outdoor Education Centre Extension $1,100,000 18/11/2024 Firm\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nRegional Development Australia 5 Air 36\nMap of Region 6 Telecommunication & Information Technology 37\nPurpose 7 Energy 37\nVision 7 Water Usage 38\nRDAIWM Recommendations 8 Water Security 39\nProject List – Community Consultation 8 Water Grid 40\nProject List – State Infrastructure Plan – Queensland Government 9 Recycled Water 42\nBackground 10 New Water Supply for the Lockyer Valley 43\nRDAIWM Regional Roadmap 2016-2020 12 Summary 43\nFood and Agriculture 12 Agricultural Land and Urban Encroachment 44\nInfrastructure 13 Logistics and Intermodal Hubs 46\nShapingSEQ – Regional Plan 2017 14 Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) 47\nThe Western Sub-region 16 Road Network 48\nHorticultural Production Timeframes 18 Traffic Data 50\nAgricultural Land Use 19 Map of Roads 50\nIpswich Region 20 Rail 52\nLockyer Valley Region 22 Summary 54\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- As well as a immeasurable loss of\nIt is also noted, that feedback has highlighted limited success in\nvaluable topsoil from this high production area.\naquaculture partly due to problems with the lack of regular water\nThe disconnect between the University of Queensland Gatton Campus, supply in the past.\nwith its agricultural focus, and the major service centre of Gatton fails to\nIf, however, a consistent amount of water can be secured, returns\nmaximise the benefit from the potential linkage.\nfrom aquaculture are often seen to be particularly attractive, and\nThe challenge and cost to Council of upgrading road infrastructure and with the Lockyer Valley’s proximity to\nspecifically bridges which have been damaged as a result of severe Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the potential exists not\nflooding over the last two years. (p.9) only for a significant nearby domestic market but also\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- As well as a immeasurable loss of\nIt is also noted, that feedback has highlighted limited success in\nvaluable topsoil from this high production area.\naquaculture partly due to problems with the lack of regular water\nThe disconnect between the University of Queensland Gatton Campus, supply in the past.\nwith its agricultural focus, and the major service centre of Gatton fails to\nIf, however, a consistent amount of water can be secured, returns\nmaximise the benefit from the potential linkage.\nfrom aquaculture are often seen to be particularly attractive, and\nThe challenge and cost to Council of upgrading road infrastructure and with the Lockyer Valley’s proximity to\nspecifically bridges which have been damaged as a result of severe Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the potential exists not\nflooding over the last two years. (p.9) only for a significant nearby domestic market but also\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- Publications\nUploaded: 16 October 2025\nProject Status Report (2024-2025)\nThe Project Status Report for 2024-2025 showcases the key demographics and economic indicators of the Ipswich & West Moreton region, with a focus on consolidated projects under construction and the Australian Government’s infrastructure priority list.\n  Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/publications/)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nOur Region Next Step 28\n• Ipswich 6\nDomestic and Overseas Students 32\n• Lockyer Valley 6\nStudent Enrolments 33\n• Scenic Rim 7\n• Somerset Region 7 Lodgement and Median Rent 34\n• RDA 8\nResidential Dwelling Sales 35\nResidential Population 9\nBuilding Approvals 36\nEmployment by Industry 10\nNew House and Land Sales 37\nUnemployment 12\nFramework 38\nJobs in our Region 14\nPlace of Residence by Industry 15\nConsolidated Projects\n• Ipswich 16\n• Lockyer Valley 20\n• Scenic Rim 21\n• Somerset Region 22\nEnergy Projects 23\nInfrastructure Priority List 24\n4 PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2024-2025\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $3,500,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8286866 White Rock Providence North C04 Residential Subdivision Stages 1-5 $5,560,000 12/02/2024 Commenced\n8114152 Yamanto Amberley District State School Multi Purpose Hall Duplicate Entry $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Deferred\nTOTAL $2,270,801,941\nNot all projects have been listed for each region.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8481868 Beaudesert Beaudesert Courthouse $15,342,567 4/06/2024 Commenced\n8346169 Canungra Canungra Showgrounds Fine Arts Pavilion $1,500,000 6/02/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8569391 Canungra Kokoda Barracks - Electrical Refurbishment $6,393,263 24/02/2025 Firm\n8052096 Kooralbyn Hinchcliffe Bridge $1,500,000 18/12/2024 Firm\n8551696 Maroon Dam Maroon Outdoor Education Centre Extension $1,100,000 18/11/2024 Firm\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nRegional Development Australia 5 Air 36\nMap of Region 6 Telecommunication & Information Technology 37\nPurpose 7 Energy 37\nVision 7 Water Usage 38\nRDAIWM Recommendations 8 Water Security 39\nProject List – Community Consultation 8 Water Grid 40\nProject List – State Infrastructure Plan – Queensland Government 9 Recycled Water 42\nBackground 10 New Water Supply for the Lockyer Valley 43\nRDAIWM Regional Roadmap 2016-2020 12 Summary 43\nFood and Agriculture 12 Agricultural Land and Urban Encroachment 44\nInfrastructure 13 Logistics and Intermodal Hubs 46\nShapingSEQ – Regional Plan 2017 14 Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) 47\nThe Western Sub-region 16 Road Network 48\nHorticultural Production Timeframes 18 Traffic Data 50\nAgricultural Land Use 19 Map of Roads 50\nIpswich Region 20 Rail 52\nLockyer Valley Region 22 Summary 54\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- Over the long-term, response will be appropriate or sufficient to\nQueensland Urban Utilities (QUU) has Improved on-farm deliver the likely level of water security and\nassessed that recycled effluent from efficiency can lead proper quality needed in a drying climate.\nlocal treatment plants will increase to savings in water use\nHowever, the variety of studies underway\nfrom 0.5GL/year to around of up to 30% based on\nalso points to the need for some\n1.5GL/year as a result of Queensland Government\ncoordination, if only to raise general\npopulation growth. programs.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- For\nthe Scenic Rim, certification provides a credentialed Pillar 2 contains 12 key initiatives, presented below.\nand recognisable foundation upon which to target the\ngrowing number of domestic and international travellers\nwho are demanding authentic, unique, and sustainable\nvisitor experiences.\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- Contents\nChair’s Message 3\nIntroduction and Background 4\nAustralian Government Priorities 5\nQueensland State Policy Environment 5\nThe Six Pillars 6\nKey Facts 7\nPillar One: Connectivity & Infrastructure 8\nPillar Two: Human Capital and Skills 10\nPillar Three: Regional Employment and Business 12\nPillar Four: Leadership and Collaboration 14\nPillar Five: Amenity and Liveability 16\nPillar Six: Sustainable and Natural Resources 18\nFuture Planning 20\nConclusion 21\nDisclaimer Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure the content of this\npublication is free from error, the RDAIWM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 does\nnot warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n- NIEIR\nresponses. data shows that the Ipswich & West Moreton region exhibited\npopulation growth of 2.9% for 2016-2019 and 2.5% for 2019-2021, more\nsignificant than for both SEQ and the nation.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n- GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS\nThis growth reflected several external factors, including the pausing of\nUntil the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic in early 2020, the global economic\nimmigration due to the COVID 19 pandemic, availability of more affordable\ngrowth rate was 2.6% p.a. (The World Bank GDP) and had declined to --3.2%\nhousing than SEQ and investment in infrastructure in the region.\nin 2020.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n- The Ipswich & West Moreton region as of 30 June 2021 had 20,378 registered The RDAIWM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 aims to reinforce the equally critical\nbusinesses (according to Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register). role of the three tiers of Government, delivering leadership, empowerment, and\nstrengthening institutions as the essence of sustainable regional\nThe most number of registered businesses by industry: development and liveability.\n• Construction Liveability is the ‘key’ to sustainability and why people, families and friends\n• Agriculture, forestry and fishing decide on an area to reside.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nKey Facts\nGROSS\nREGIONAL 350,128\nTop 5 Employment\nPRODUCT\n$16.93B\nCategories by Industry\nPopulation\n20,403\nHealth Care\n120,679\nLocal Businesses\n(ABS 2021)\nManufacturing Local Jobs (NIEIR 2021)\n161,759 Retail\n65,464\nEmployed Residents (NIEIR 2021) Education\nBorn Overseas\n(ABS 2021)\n2,559\nOVER\n20\n-\n21 Construction $1.5B 20\n-\n21\n2022 2022\nBuilding\nApprovals\nBuilding\nValue\n2021-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN 7\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $65,445,487\n, $6,800,837 , $1,000,000 , $4,500,000 , $5,000,000 | [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $2.5 billion, 2.5 billion | STRATEGY PURPOSE:\nSUPPORTING A STRONG\nAND DIVERSE ECONOMY\nBlueprint for a Strong\nand Diverse Economy Vision for a Strong\nThe Scenic Rim Economic Development Strategy and Diverse Economy\n2026-2030 is an aspirational and practical plan\nLeveraging its rich rural heritage and natural\nof action to support the sustainable economic\nbeauty, the Scenic Rim is a location of choice\ndevelopment of the Scenic Rim and its constituent\nto live, learn, work, visi | `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)` |\n| $2.5 billion, 2.5 billion | The Bromelton State Development Area (SDA), located\napproximately six kilometres west of Beaudesert on In 2024, the Scenic Rim’s Gross Regional\nthe national rail freight network, contains around 1,800 Product (GRP) was $2.5 billion,\nhectares of industrial land designated for difficult-to- up 1.4% on the previous year and up\nlocate industries. | `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)` |\n| $370.2 million, $258.2 million, $141.0 million, $14.1 million, $783.5 million, $298.9 million | Lockyer Valley produced the most significant amount,\n(b) Includes broadacre crops (including hay), nurseries, cut flowers, cultivated\ncontributing $370.2 million of the overall figure, followed by Scenic Rim\nturf, vegetables and fruit\nadding $258.2 million, Somerset contributing $141.0 million and Ipswich\n(c) Includes cereal crops, legumes for grain, oilseeds, other crops (excludes hay)\ncontributing $14.1 million gross value.\n(d) Includes vegetab | `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)` |\n| $3,300,000 , $6,000,000 , $6,165,000 , $3,500,000 , $5,560,000 , $5,000,000 | [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $ | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $37,293,034\n, $1,000,000 , $2,208,082 , $15,342,567 , $1,500,000 | [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8 | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $1.65 million, 1.65 million | A commitment of $1.65 million has already been made for the development of a business case\nhttps://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/ipl/ipswich-springfield-transport-capacity for Cunningham Highway (Ipswich - Warwick) and Ipswich - Rosewood Road intersection.\nhttps://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/ipl/cunningham-highway-yamanto-\ninterchange-ebenezer-creek\n26 PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2024-2025 | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $403.5 million, 403.5 million | In 2015/16, the most significant contribution to GRP was made by the\nAgriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry, with approximately 22.7% of the The new facility offers domestic rail line haulage services, as well as\ntotal GRP of the Scenic Rim ($403.5 million). | `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)` |\n| $1.74 million, 1.74 million | In 2016, ELW attracted 29,000 visitors and\ncontributed $1.74 million to the regional economy. | `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)` |\n| $783.5 million, 783.5 million | [Page 34]\nAgricultural Data – Value of Agricultural Commodities IDENTIFIERS\nn.e.c. = not elsewhere classified\nIn 2015-16, Ipswich & West Moreton’s total value of agriculture produced\n(a) Includes crops, livestock slaughtered and livestock products\nwas $783.5 million. | `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)` |\n| $2.5 billion, 2.5 billion | We currently boast a strong economy,\nwith a Gross Regional Product of $2.5 billion, and almost 5,000 local\nbusinesses, most of which are in the agriculture, construction, tourism, health\ncare and public administration industries. | `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)` |\n| $16.93, $1.5 | [Page 7]\nKey Facts\nGROSS\nREGIONAL 350,128\nTop 5 Employment\nPRODUCT\n$16.93B\nCategories by Industry\nPopulation\n20,403\nHealth Care\n120,679\nLocal Businesses\n(ABS 2021)\nManufacturing Local Jobs (NIEIR 2021)\n161,759 Retail\n65,464\nEmployed Residents (NIEIR 2021) Education\nBorn Overseas\n(ABS 2021)\n2,559\nOVER\n20\n-\n21 Construction $1.5B 20\n-\n21\n2022 2022\nBuilding\nApprovals\nBuilding\nValue\n2021-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN 7 | `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)` |\n| $2 | Household Size Median Age\n46,036 2 .6 46\npersons (compared to 38 for QLD)\n(compared to 2.5 for QLD)\nLocal Jobs Unemployment Businesses\n17,251 4.0% 4,951\n(compared to 21, 969 working (compared to (two-thirds of which\nresidents) 4.0% for QLD) are non-employing)\nGross Regional Annual Visitor Nights Domestic Day Trips\nProduct (GRP)\n1.2m 1.35m\n$2 .5b\n(2023/24) (2023/24)\n(up 2.4% pa over 10 years)\nSources: ABS Census (2021), ABS Counts of Australian Bu | `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)` |\n| $0 , $50 , $100 , $150 , $200 , $250 | [pages 11,12,13,14,15]\nR o r n v e n c i a c e M l e S E s e e s d t r i a v a i t c e a e n S s d e r T v e ic le e c s o M m in m in u g nications\nEconomic Development Strategy 2026-2030 11\nsboJ\nIndustry Sector\nrotceS\nyrtsudnI\nYear\nnoitalupoP\nAgriculture, Forestry and Fishing\nConstruction\nPublic Administration and Safety\nHealth Care and Social Assistance\nEducation and Training\nManufacturing\nRetail Trade\nAccommodation and Food Services\nTransport | `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)` |\n| 10 per cent | These four – Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset – comprise the Ipswich & West Moreton region, which accounts for well over half the land area of SEQ (13,000 km2 out of 22,300 km2) but for a little less than 10 per cent of its population (328,000 out of 3,480,000). | `pages/about.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/about/)` |\n| $21.26 billion, 21.26 billion | Their story is one of adaptation:\nto be $21.26 billion, representing a 30% increase a deep connection to farming traditions, honouring heritage while embracing innovation\nover the past five years. resilience, and rural identity. | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $3,300,000 , $6,000,000 , $6,165,000 , $3,500,000 , $5,560,000 , $5,000,000 | [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $ | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $65,445,487\n, $6,800,837 , $1,000,000 , $4,500,000 , $5,000,000 | [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $37,293,034\n, $1,000,000 , $2,208,082 , $15,342,567 , $1,500,000 | [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8 | `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)` |\n| $16.93, $1.5 | [Page 7]\nKey Facts\nGROSS\nREGIONAL 350,128\nTop 5 Employment\nPRODUCT\n$16.93B\nCategories by Industry\nPopulation\n20,403\nHealth Care\n120,679\nLocal Businesses\n(ABS 2021)\nManufacturing Local Jobs (NIEIR 2021)\n161,759 Retail\n65,464\nEmployed Residents (NIEIR 2021) Education\nBorn Overseas\n(ABS 2021)\n2,559\nOVER\n20\n-\n21 Construction $1.5B 20\n-\n21\n2022 2022\nBuilding\nApprovals\nBuilding\nValue\n2021-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN 7 | `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- State Government\nAttract to the Scenic Rim major events which will complement the region’s Industry stakeholders and\n2 .11 Year 4\nevents calendar . representative groups\nCurate an App-based Scenic Rim digital heritage trail (using QR codes)\nto highlight points of historical significance, natural features and First Industry stakeholders and\n2 .12 Year 5\nNations culture, to facilitate visitor dispersal and connectivity between representative groups\ntowns and attractions .\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- It will continue to take the lead\nPillar 3 contains 10 key initiatives, presented below.\nin addressing workforce needs and opportunities by\nInitiatives\nACTION IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS INDICATIVE TIMING\nContinue to work with government, industry and the education State Government; Federal\n3 .1 and training sectors to progress the business case and advocate Government; education and training Year 1\nfor a Country Universities Centre (CUC) in the Scenic Rim . sectors; industry stakeholders\nLead a collaborative approach to monitor and assess changes\n3 .2 in population growth scenarios for the Scenic Rim and plan State Government Year 1\naccordingly for any impacts on security of regional water supply .\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- .ct-read-progress-bar{background:linear-gradient(to right, var(--progress-bar-scroll, var(--theme-palette-color-1)) var(--scroll, 0%), var(--progress-bar-background, transparent) 0);background-repeat:no-repeat;position:fixed;top:calc(var(--admin-bar, 0px) + var(--theme-frame-size, 0px));width:calc(100% - var(--theme-frame-size, 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9 12 21\nstudents who completed Year 12 and Civil Engineering 29 13 42 3 0 3 20 3 23 6 3 9 58 19 77\ngained a Senior Statement in the Communication and Media Studies 71 72 143 6 17 23 15 9 24 3 9 12 95 107 202\nprevious year in Queensland at state, Complementary Therapies 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 6 0 0 0 3 6 9\nComputer Science 81 20 101 19 3 22 16 3 19 0 3 3 116 29 145\nCatholic and independent schools,\nCurriculum and Education Studies 5 3 8 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 11\nand TAFE secondary colleges.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- Organisation Name Description of Activity Being Undertaken Contract Start & End Date Activity Progress\nQueensland State Department of Regional Energy Transition 15 May 2024 - 30 June 2025 Contract Signed\nEnvironment, Science and Collaborative\nInnovation\nEmployment, Small Business Springfield Regional Jobs Committee 1 January 2024 - 30 June 2025 2023-2024 Annual Report\nand Training 2024-2025 Workforce Strategy\n2024-2025 Annual Work Plan\n27.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/RDAIWM-Annual-Business-Plan-2024-2025-1.pdf (http://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/RDAIWM-Annual-Business-Plan-2024-2025-1.pdf)`\n- Nurturing the Scenic Rim’s appeal as a\n(to be implemented in Year 1), a medium-term initiative\nplace to live, learn, work, visit and invest.\n(Years 2 and 3) or a longer-term initiative (Years 4-5).\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- Delivered through the Women in Agriculture program in partnership with…\nRead More\nFree Farm Business Workshops Empower Women in Agriculture Across the Region\n8th April 2026\nMajor Milestone for Greater Springfield as New Mater Hospital Nears Opening\nThe new Mater Springfield Public Hospital is set to transform healthcare access in one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, following a behind-the-scenes pre-opening tour hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/latest-news/)`\n- Publications\nUploaded: 16 October 2025\nProject Status Report (2024-2025)\nThe Project Status Report for 2024-2025 showcases the key demographics and economic indicators of the Ipswich & West Moreton region, with a focus on consolidated projects under construction and the Australian Government’s infrastructure priority list.\n  Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/publications/)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nOur Region Next Step 28\n• Ipswich 6\nDomestic and Overseas Students 32\n• Lockyer Valley 6\nStudent Enrolments 33\n• Scenic Rim 7\n• Somerset Region 7 Lodgement and Median Rent 34\n• RDA 8\nResidential Dwelling Sales 35\nResidential Population 9\nBuilding Approvals 36\nEmployment by Industry 10\nNew House and Land Sales 37\nUnemployment 12\nFramework 38\nJobs in our Region 14\nPlace of Residence by Industry 15\nConsolidated Projects\n• Ipswich 16\n• Lockyer Valley 20\n• Scenic Rim 21\n• Somerset Region 22\nEnergy Projects 23\nInfrastructure Priority List 24\n4 PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2024-2025\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $3,500,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8286866 White Rock Providence North C04 Residential Subdivision Stages 1-5 $5,560,000 12/02/2024 Commenced\n8114152 Yamanto Amberley District State School Multi Purpose Hall Duplicate Entry $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Deferred\nTOTAL $2,270,801,941\nNot all projects have been listed for each region.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8481868 Beaudesert Beaudesert Courthouse $15,342,567 4/06/2024 Commenced\n8346169 Canungra Canungra Showgrounds Fine Arts Pavilion $1,500,000 6/02/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8569391 Canungra Kokoda Barracks - Electrical Refurbishment $6,393,263 24/02/2025 Firm\n8052096 Kooralbyn Hinchcliffe Bridge $1,500,000 18/12/2024 Firm\n8551696 Maroon Dam Maroon Outdoor Education Centre Extension $1,100,000 18/11/2024 Firm\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [pages 21,22,23,24]\nGovernment\nInvestigate business issues regarding digital connectivity\nRDA Ipswich and West\n3 .7 shortfalls, reliability issues and coverage during emergencies and Year 2\nMoreton; State Government\nadverse weather events, to inform targeted advocacy efforts .\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10,11]\naccommodation and infrastructure gaps, as underpins Council’s advocacy initiatives to\nwell as some cultural, recreational and other community secure support from its partners, including peak\ninfrastructure shortfalls. industry bodies, business chambers and industry\nassociations, infrastructure asset owners and\nRecognising the Scenic Rim’s challenges and its potential\nmanagers, regional development bodies and the\nfor economic growth, this strategy articulates Council’s\nother levels of government.\neconomic development focus areas, and the levers it will\nuse to influence positive outcomes for all communities\nof the region, working in collaboration with its partners\nto deliver practical outcomes and realise the vision for a\nstrong and diverse economy.\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nRegional Development Australia 5 Air 36\nMap of Region 6 Telecommunication & Information Technology 37\nPurpose 7 Energy 37\nVision 7 Water Usage 38\nRDAIWM Recommendations 8 Water Security 39\nProject List – Community Consultation 8 Water Grid 40\nProject List – State Infrastructure Plan – Queensland Government 9 Recycled Water 42\nBackground 10 New Water Supply for the Lockyer Valley 43\nRDAIWM Regional Roadmap 2016-2020 12 Summary 43\nFood and Agriculture 12 Agricultural Land and Urban Encroachment 44\nInfrastructure 13 Logistics and Intermodal Hubs 46\nShapingSEQ – Regional Plan 2017 14 Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) 47\nThe Western Sub-region 16 Road Network 48\nHorticultural Production Timeframes 18 Traffic Data 50\nAgricultural Land Use 19 Map of Roads 50\nIpswich Region 20 Rail 52\nLockyer Valley Region 22 Summary 54\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- As well as a immeasurable loss of\nIt is also noted, that feedback has highlighted limited success in\nvaluable topsoil from this high production area.\naquaculture partly due to problems with the lack of regular water\nThe disconnect between the University of Queensland Gatton Campus, supply in the past.\nwith its agricultural focus, and the major service centre of Gatton fails to\nIf, however, a consistent amount of water can be secured, returns\nmaximise the benefit from the potential linkage.\nfrom aquaculture are often seen to be particularly attractive, and\nThe challenge and cost to Council of upgrading road infrastructure and with the Lockyer Valley’s proximity to\nspecifically bridges which have been damaged as a result of severe Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the potential exists not\nflooding over the last two years. (p.9) only for a significant nearby domestic market but also\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- Regional Context Regional Focus for Growth Key and Emerging Issues\n• High employment • New food processing facilities • Free Trade agreements creating more\n• Major supplier region to national food supply chains • Increased export capabilities export opportunities and increased\nglobal demand for ‘clean and green’\n• Successful exporters with potential for export growth • Leadership role in food innovation\nfood products\nand technology\n• Niche, gourmet food and wine producers through to\n• Leading food production region but lacks\nvery large agricultural producers and food processors\na coordinated regional plan for growth\n• University of Queensland Gatton Campus provides\n• Needed awareness of the region’s\ntertiary education and research support to industry\ncapabilities\nRegional Risks or Opportunities Impact on the Region\nOpportunity Risk • Ipswich and West Moreton is a strong\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- Regional Context Regional Focus for Growth Key and Emerging Issues\n• Ipswich and West Moreton and the Western • Transport and logistics infrastructure • Effective road and rail transport is vital for\nCorridor will be the main suppliers of industrial to support economic growth the successful economic development of\nland for SEQ growth and development • Catalyst infrastructure to facilitate the Western Corridor of SEQ\n• Precincts and projects are ready for development new investment • As a high population growth area, Ipswich\nbut upfront costs of trunk infrastructure are a • Ipswich construction supply chain and West Moreton region needs effective\nbarrier to initial development initiative – to increase local content passenger transport (road and rail)\n• The Ipswich and West Moreton region is a major • Digital infrastructure is critical to support\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- There are 17,251 jobs located in the Scenic\nDriven by opportunities for commercial, industrial and\nRim and 21,969 employed residents, with\nresidential development, the Scenic Rim’s population\naround 40% of working residents travelling\nis forecast to grow by at least 20,000 over the next\nto locations outside the region to work.\nfifteen years, bringing with it both challenges and\nopportunities for economic development.\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- Initiatives\nIMPLEMENTATION\nACTION INDICATIVE TIMING\nPARTNERS\nPrepare a new Scenic Rim Destination Management Plan to address Industry stakeholders and\n2 .1 Year 1\nexisting and potential new visitor markets . representative groups\nUtilise the short-stay accommodation audit and opportunities study to\nIndustry stakeholders and\n2 .2 inform strategic advocacy for investment in visitor accommodation of an Year 1\nrepresentative groups\nappropriate scale in suitable locations throughout the Scenic Rim .\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- Moreton; State Government\nInvestigate business issues regarding digital connectivity\nRDA Ipswich and West\n3 .7 shortfalls, reliability issues and coverage during emergencies and Year 2\nMoreton; State Government\nadverse weather events, to inform targeted advocacy efforts .\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14]\nupport\ntransport corridor for SEQ population and economic increases\nRegional Risks or Opportunities Impact on the Region\nOpportunity Risk • Time and cost efficient road transport\n• Improved road and rail transport • Poor quality roads and limited capacity supports economic development\nto support transport efficiency bridges add time and cost to the in Ipswich and West Moreton,\nand cost management transportation of regional goods the Darling Downs, Surat Basin\n• Quality telecommunications and – affecting industry competitiveness and South East Queensland\ndigital infrastructure to support • Many mobile blackspots • New investment and employment\npopulation and business growth growth to match population projections\n• ‘Investment ready’ initiatives\nRDAIWM Agricultural Needs Analysis AUG 2018 13\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- Publications\nUploaded: 16 October 2025\nProject Status Report (2024-2025)\nThe Project Status Report for 2024-2025 showcases the key demographics and economic indicators of the Ipswich & West Moreton region, with a focus on consolidated projects under construction and the Australian Government’s infrastructure priority list.\n  Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/publications/)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nOur Region Next Step 28\n• Ipswich 6\nDomestic and Overseas Students 32\n• Lockyer Valley 6\nStudent Enrolments 33\n• Scenic Rim 7\n• Somerset Region 7 Lodgement and Median Rent 34\n• RDA 8\nResidential Dwelling Sales 35\nResidential Population 9\nBuilding Approvals 36\nEmployment by Industry 10\nNew House and Land Sales 37\nUnemployment 12\nFramework 38\nJobs in our Region 14\nPlace of Residence by Industry 15\nConsolidated Projects\n• Ipswich 16\n• Lockyer Valley 20\n• Scenic Rim 21\n• Somerset Region 22\nEnergy Projects 23\nInfrastructure Priority List 24\n4 PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2024-2025\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22,23]\n,620,000 11/06/2025 Possible\n7232281 Walloon Waterlea Estate Walloon Residential Subdivision Stage 4 $3,300,000 1/11/2024 Firm\n8160030 Walloon Walloon State School Learning Centre & Administration Building Duplicate Entry $6,000,000 29/04/2024 Possible\n8137501 Walloon Waterlea Estate Residential Subdivision Walloon Stage 6 $6,165,000 7/06/2024 Possible\n8505941 West Ipswich 1 & 3 Clay & Darling Streets West Warehouse Units $3,500,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8286866 White Rock Providence North C04 Residential Subdivision Stages 1-5 $5,560,000 12/02/2024 Commenced\n8114152 Yamanto Amberley District State School Multi Purpose Hall Duplicate Entry $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Deferred\nTOTAL $2,270,801,941\nNot all projects have been listed for each region.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 11]\nPopulation 48,000\nScenic Rim\n46,000\n2014-2024\n44,000\n42,000\n40,000\n38,000\n36,000\n34,000\n2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024\nValue-Added\nby Industry\nScenic Rim\n2023/24\nLocal Jobs 2,500\nby Industry\nScenic Rim\n2,000\n2023/24\n1,500\n1,000\n500\n0\nAgricu H lt e u a r l e th , F C o a r r e e s t a r n y d a n S E d o d c F A u i i a c c s l c a h A o t in i m s o g s n m i s a o t n a P d n d u a c t b T e io l r i a C c n i o n A a n i n d n s d m g t r F i u n o c is o t P i t d o r r a n o S t f i e e o r s n v s i i c a o e n n s d a l S , R a S e f c e t i a t e M y T i n l r T t a a i r n f n i a c u s d p f a a e o O A n c r d d t t t u h , m T r e P i e i r n o n c g S s i h s t e t a n r r l i v a c a i t c a i n v e l d e S s A W E e a r r n l t e v s a d c i r c a e t S e n r h i u s d c o p i u t R p y s e o , i n c G rt r g a e S s a e , t r i W F o v R i\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [pages 11,12,13,14,15]\nR o r n v e n c i a c e M l e S E s e e s d t r i a v a i t c e a e n S s d e r T v e ic le e c s o M m in m in u g nications\nEconomic Development Strategy 2026-2030 11\nsboJ\nIndustry Sector\nrotceS\nyrtsudnI\nYear\nnoitalupoP\nAgriculture, Forestry and Fishing\nConstruction\nPublic Administration and Safety\nHealth Care and Social Assistance\nEducation and Training\nManufacturing\nRetail Trade\nAccommodation and Food Services\nTransport, Postal and Warehousing\nProfessional, Scientific and Technical…\nElectricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services\nWholesale Trade\nOther Services\nFinancial and Insurance Services\nRental, Hiring and Real Estate Services\nAdministrative and Support Services\nMining\nArts and Recreation Services\nInformation Media and Telecommunications\n$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300\nValue–Added ($m)\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- Promote the Scenic Rim as a location of choice for professional\n3 .8 Business chambers Year 3\nservice providers / ‘knowledge workers .’\nDevelop and deliver a Welcome to the Scenic Rim information\n3 .9 Business chambers Year 3\npack for new businesses .\n  Source: `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL SCENIC RIM PROJECTS\nSCENIC RIM REGION $37,293,034\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8490640 Beaudesert Scenic Rim Regional Council DFRA Various Culverts & Structures $1,000,000 13/05/2025 Firm\n8510547 Beaudesert Kerry Road Roadworks Upgrade $1,000,000 10/03/2025 Possible\n8052104 Beaudesert Kengoon Bridge Replacement $2,208,082 20/03/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8481868 Beaudesert Beaudesert Courthouse $15,342,567 4/06/2024 Commenced\n8346169 Canungra Canungra Showgrounds Fine Arts Pavilion $1,500,000 6/02/2024 No further research to be conducted\n8569391 Canungra Kokoda Barracks - Electrical Refurbishment $6,393,263 24/02/2025 Firm\n8052096 Kooralbyn Hinchcliffe Bridge $1,500,000 18/12/2024 Firm\n8551696 Maroon Dam Maroon Outdoor Education Centre Extension $1,100,000 18/11/2024 Firm\n  Source: `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nCONTENTS\nRegional Development Australia 5 Air 36\nMap of Region 6 Telecommunication & Information Technology 37\nPurpose 7 Energy 37\nVision 7 Water Usage 38\nRDAIWM Recommendations 8 Water Security 39\nProject List – Community Consultation 8 Water Grid 40\nProject List – State Infrastructure Plan – Queensland Government 9 Recycled Water 42\nBackground 10 New Water Supply for the Lockyer Valley 43\nRDAIWM Regional Roadmap 2016-2020 12 Summary 43\nFood and Agriculture 12 Agricultural Land and Urban Encroachment 44\nInfrastructure 13 Logistics and Intermodal Hubs 46\nShapingSEQ – Regional Plan 2017 14 Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) 47\nThe Western Sub-region 16 Road Network 48\nHorticultural Production Timeframes 18 Traffic Data 50\nAgricultural Land Use 19 Map of Roads 50\nIpswich Region 20 Rail 52\nLockyer Valley Region 22 Summary 54\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- As well as a immeasurable loss of\nIt is also noted, that feedback has highlighted limited success in\nvaluable topsoil from this high production area.\naquaculture partly due to problems with the lack of regular water\nThe disconnect between the University of Queensland Gatton Campus, supply in the past.\nwith its agricultural focus, and the major service centre of Gatton fails to\nIf, however, a consistent amount of water can be secured, returns\nmaximise the benefit from the potential linkage.\nfrom aquaculture are often seen to be particularly attractive, and\nThe challenge and cost to Council of upgrading road infrastructure and with the Lockyer Valley’s proximity to\nspecifically bridges which have been damaged as a result of severe Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the potential exists not\nflooding over the last two years. (p.9) only for a significant nearby domestic market but also\n  Source: `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)`\n- Contents\nChair’s Message 3\nIntroduction and Background 4\nAustralian Government Priorities 5\nQueensland State Policy Environment 5\nThe Six Pillars 6\nKey Facts 7\nPillar One: Connectivity & Infrastructure 8\nPillar Two: Human Capital and Skills 10\nPillar Three: Regional Employment and Business 12\nPillar Four: Leadership and Collaboration 14\nPillar Five: Amenity and Liveability 16\nPillar Six: Sustainable and Natural Resources 18\nFuture Planning 20\nConclusion 21\nDisclaimer Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure the content of this\npublication is free from error, the RDAIWM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 does\nnot warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information.\n  Source: `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py <entity>` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf` - strategies - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/strategic-plan-2021-to-2025.pdf\n- `strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf` - strategies - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/about/\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.rdaiwm.org.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/latest-news/\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/publications/\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/plugins/blocksy-companion-pro/framework/premium/extensions/post-types-extra/static/bundle/main.min.css?ver=2.1.25\n- `other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/RDAIWM-Annual-Business-Plan-2024-2025-1.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/RDAIWM-Annual-Business-Plan-2024-2025-1.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.",
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    "vision": "Leveraging its rich rural heritage and natural beauty, the Scenic Rim is a location of choice to live, learn, work, visit and invest, driven by innovation in a diversity of traditional and compatible emerging industries.",
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      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Procurement & Delivery",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases",
      "idea": "Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.",
      "quote": "[Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers",
      "source": "other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability"
      ]
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "B-002700",
      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Procurement & Delivery",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Portfolio delivery office for major investments",
      "idea": "Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.",
      "quote": "[Page 20]\nPROJECTS\nCONSOLIDATED PROJECTS\nTOTAL LOCK YER VALLEY PROJECTS\nLOCKYER VALLEY REGION $65,445,487\nProject ID Suburb Project Title Estimated Value Commence Date Status\n8399507 Carpendale Carpendale Mahon Bridge Replacement $6,800,837 6/01/2025 Commenced\n8474235 Gatton Gatton Research Facility Fire Services Upgrade $1,000,000 17/06/2024 No further research\n8461609 Gatton Industrial Road Sheds Additions $1,000,000 14/03/2025 Possible\n8525559 Gatton Gatton Hospital - Staff Accommodation $4,500,000 2/09/2024 Commenced\n8364073 Gatton Alpha Storage Sheds Gatton Stages 1 & 2 $5,000,000 1/04/2024 Firm\n8388424 Gatton Lot 1 Freemans Road Warehouses $5,000,000 3/02/2025 Possible\n8539386 Gatton Gatton-Helidon Road - Roadworks - Section 4 $9,704,650 2/12/2024 Firm\n7090014 Gatton Lockyer Valley Residential Village Over 55’s $15,000,000 25/10/2024 Possible",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers",
      "source": "other-pdfs/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2425-Project-Status-Report.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability"
      ]
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "B-002700",
      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Citizen Services",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates",
      "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.",
      "quote": "[pages 11,12,13,14,15]\nR o r n v e n c i a c e M l e S E s e e s d t r i a v a i t c e a e n S s d e r T v e ic le e c s o M m in m in u g nications\nEconomic Development Strategy 2026-2030 11\nsboJ\nIndustry Sector\nrotceS\nyrtsudnI\nYear\nnoitalupoP\nAgriculture, Forestry and Fishing\nConstruction\nPublic Administration and Safety\nHealth Care and Social Assistance\nEducation and Training\nManufacturing\nRetail Trade\nAccommodation and Food Services\nTransport, Postal and Warehousing\nProfessional, Scientific and Technical…\nElectricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services\nWholesale Trade\nOther Services\nFinancial and Insurance Services\nRental, Hiring and Real Estate Services\nAdministrative and Support Services\nMining\nArts and Recreation Services\nInformation Media and Telecommunications\n$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300\nValue–Added ($m)",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Digital exclusion",
        "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on"
      ]
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "B-002700",
      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Citizen Services",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Single front door for life-event based services",
      "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.",
      "quote": "[pages 11,12,13,14,15]\nR o r n v e n c i a c e M l e S E s e e s d t r i a v a i t c e a e n S s d e r T v e ic le e c s o M m in m in u g nications\nEconomic Development Strategy 2026-2030 11\nsboJ\nIndustry Sector\nrotceS\nyrtsudnI\nYear\nnoitalupoP\nAgriculture, Forestry and Fishing\nConstruction\nPublic Administration and Safety\nHealth Care and Social Assistance\nEducation and Training\nManufacturing\nRetail Trade\nAccommodation and Food Services\nTransport, Postal and Warehousing\nProfessional, Scientific and Technical…\nElectricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services\nWholesale Trade\nOther Services\nFinancial and Insurance Services\nRental, Hiring and Real Estate Services\nAdministrative and Support Services\nMining\nArts and Recreation Services\nInformation Media and Telecommunications\n$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300\nValue–Added ($m)",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
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        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Digital exclusion",
        "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on"
      ]
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    {
      "entity_id": "B-002700",
      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries",
      "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.",
      "quote": "Regional Context Regional Focus for Growth Key and Emerging Issues\n• High employment • New food processing facilities • Free Trade agreements creating more\n• Major supplier region to national food supply chains • Increased export capabilities export opportunities and increased\nglobal demand for ‘clean and green’\n• Successful exporters with potential for export growth • Leadership role in food innovation\nfood products\nand technology\n• Niche, gourmet food and wine producers through to\n• Leading food production region but lacks\nvery large agricultural producers and food processors\na coordinated regional plan for growth\n• University of Queensland Gatton Campus provides\n• Needed awareness of the region’s\ntertiary education and research support to industry\ncapabilities\nRegional Risks or Opportunities Impact on the Region\nOpportunity Risk • Ipswich and West Moreton is a strong",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
      "source": "other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
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    },
    {
      "entity_id": "B-002700",
      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system",
      "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.",
      "quote": "Regional Context Regional Focus for Growth Key and Emerging Issues\n• High employment • New food processing facilities • Free Trade agreements creating more\n• Major supplier region to national food supply chains • Increased export capabilities export opportunities and increased\nglobal demand for ‘clean and green’\n• Successful exporters with potential for export growth • Leadership role in food innovation\nfood products\nand technology\n• Niche, gourmet food and wine producers through to\n• Leading food production region but lacks\nvery large agricultural producers and food processors\na coordinated regional plan for growth\n• University of Queensland Gatton Campus provides\n• Needed awareness of the region’s\ntertiary education and research support to industry\ncapabilities\nRegional Risks or Opportunities Impact on the Region\nOpportunity Risk • Ipswich and West Moreton is a strong",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
      "source": "other-pdfs/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/agricultural-needs-analysis-august-2018.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
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        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "B-002700",
      "entity_name": "RDA QLD Ipswich & West Moreton",
      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
      "category": "Citizen Participation",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Consultation feedback summaries with response tracking",
      "idea": "Summarise consultation submissions by theme and publish what changed in response.",
      "quote": "State Government\nAttract to the Scenic Rim major events which will complement the region’s Industry stakeholders and\n2 .11 Year 4\nevents calendar . representative groups\nCurate an App-based Scenic Rim digital heritage trail (using QR codes)\nto highlight points of historical significance, natural features and First Industry stakeholders and\n2 .12 Year 5\nNations culture, to facilitate visitor dispersal and connectivity between representative groups\ntowns and attractions .",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams",
      "source": "strategies/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf (https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SRRC_EDS_2026_2030_Final_150825.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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      "folder_name": "RDA-QLD-Ipswich-&-West-Moreton",
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      "title": "Always-on policy participation platform",
      "idea": "Create a standing participation platform where citizens and stakeholders can propose, vote, and track ideas.",
      "quote": "State Government\nAttract to the Scenic Rim major events which will complement the region’s Industry stakeholders and\n2 .11 Year 4\nevents calendar . representative groups\nCurate an App-based Scenic Rim digital heritage trail (using QR codes)\nto highlight points of historical significance, natural features and First Industry stakeholders and\n2 .12 Year 5\nNations culture, to facilitate visitor dispersal and connectivity between representative groups\ntowns and attractions .",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
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