Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
Explore our plans for infrastructure to support our city’s growth.
What is the Local Government Infrastructure Plan?
The Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) identifies proposed future stormwater infrastructure, transport infrastructure, parks and land for community facilities needed to service existing and projected growth up until 30 June 2026.
The LGIP forms part of Council’s planning scheme, Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan). It helps us ensure we deliver infrastructure where and when it’s needed and for the best value for money.
LGIP supporting documents
The LGIP includes background studies, planning reports and other information used to prepare the plan.
Supporting documents
The LGIP documentation includes a number of components:
- Part 4 of City Plan
- Schedule 3 of City Plan
- Extrinsic material (the background studies and planning reports used to prepare the LGIP)
- Schedule of Works models
- Interim LGIP amendment 1a - checklist (Word - 46kb)
- Appointed reviewer statement (PDF - 261kb).
Extrinsic material
- Extrinsic material - Stormwater (Word - 292kb)
- Extrinsic material - Transport (Word - 753kb)
- Extrinsic material - Parks and land for community facilities (Word - 3.34Mb)
- Extrinsic material - Planning assumptions (Word - 163kb)
- Extrinsic material - Schedule of works model (Word - 115kb)
- Extrinsic material - Interim amendment (Word - 45kb).
Schedule of Works models
- Schedule of Works Model - Stormwater (Excel - 18.1Mb)
- Schedule of Works Model - Roads (Excel - 1.3Mb)
- Schedule of Works Model - Ferry terminals (Excel - 625kb)
- Schedule of Works Model - Pathways (Excel - 625kb)
- Schedule of Works Model - Public parks (Excel - 962kb)
- Schedule of Works Model - Land for community facilities (Excel - 326kb)
- Schedule of Works Model - Revenue and cash flows (Excel - 77kb)
Amendments
The current LGIP came into effect on 10 December 2021. We make changes to align infrastructure plans with Council’s priorities and commitments.
Previous amendments
| Version | Title | Amendment details |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2021 - current | LGIP | Infrastructure schedules and maps updated to align with Council priorities and commitments. Public consultation was 31 May - 27 June 2021. Download the report on submissions (Word - 221kb) |
| 29 June 2018 - 9 December 2021 | LGIP | LGIP became a 10-year plan from 2016-2026. Public consultation was 12 June - 21 July 2017. Download the report on submissions (Word - 221kb) or schedule of amendments. |
| 3 July 2017 – 28 June 2018 | LGIP | The Planning Act 2016 terminology replaced Sustainable Planning Act 2009 terminology. |
| 24 March – 2 July 2017 | PIP | Inclusion of new infrastructure items associated with the Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 18 November 2016 - 23 March 2017 | PIP | Inclusion of new infrastructure items associated with the Lower Oxley Creek North Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 13 May - 17 November 2016 | PIP | Inclusion of new infrastructure items associated with the Albion Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 19 February - 12 May 2016 | PIP | Inclusion of new local road and park trunk infrastructure items associated with the Taringa Neighbourhood Plan. |
| 30 June 2014 to 18 February 2016 | PIP | The first PIP version in Brisbane City Plan 2014. |
What is trunk infrastructure?
Council plans for and provides trunk infrastructure that supports future growth and development across the city.
We fund infrastructure through charges levied during the development application process, rates revenue and other sources.
The LGIP covers trunk infrastructure for the following networks:
- transport (e.g. roads, pathways, ferry terminals and bus stops)
- stormwater (e.g. pipes, culverts and water quality treatment devices)
- public parks (e.g. parks, sporting facilities, and nature-based recreation)
- land for community facilities (e.g. land for libraries, community centres and swimming pools).
Brisbane’s water supply and sewerage trunk infrastructure networks are planned and delivered by Urban Utilities. Planning for these networks is shown in the Urban Utilities Water Netserv Plan.
Non-trunk infrastructure is specific to individual developments, such as local roads, and is funded and constructed by developers as part of developments.
Benefits of the LGIP
The LGIP plans for infrastructure to keep up with the city’s growth. It ensures trunk infrastructure is delivered in a coordinated, efficient and financially viable way.
The LGIP:
- provides transparency about our network plans for trunk infrastructure
- integrates infrastructure and land use planning in the local planning scheme
- guides our capital works program and assists with long-term financial planning
- allows us to levy infrastructure charges on new developments
- allows us to condition trunk infrastructure through developments
- ensures that trunk infrastructure delivers the best value for money for Brisbane residents.
Long-term infrastructure plans
The Long term infrastructure plans (LTIP) identify infrastructure needed beyond the LGIP timeframe up to 30 years.
The LTIP helps us ensure Brisbane remains financially sustainable and a great place to live, work and relax into the future.
The LTIP:
- provides certainty about long-term infrastructure requirements
- maintains infrastructure commitments made with local communities through neighbourhood plans
- clarifies the implementation of the Planning Act 2016 by requiring development to preserve land for planned infrastructure.
We make amendments to the LTIP to ensure infrastructure planning remains current and effective as the city evolves.
Check if infrastructure planning affects your property
Development plans may be subject to conditions if your property is affected by planned infrastructure.
Use City Plan online to find out if your property is affected by infrastructure plans.
To find proposed infrastructure, use the City Plan online mapping tool. Enter the property address or lot and plan in the search bar. Click on the correct result to see the property boundaries.
How to view LGIP trunk infrastructure
- Visit City Plan online and select ‘View map’ or search for a specific address, lot street, suburb or landmark
- Go to 'Map Tools' in the right-hand pane.
- Select LGIP map layers.
- Scroll down and select the desired plans for trunk infrastructure (PFTI) layers.
- Check the 'Future infrastructure' box beneath each layer.
To zoom, use the plus icon or double-click items. A pop-up box will provide more item information.
How to view LTIP trunk infrastructure
- Visit City Plan online and select ‘View map’ or search for a specific address, lot street, suburb or landmark. You can view network items one at a time, or select multiple items to view on the map simultaneously.
| Find a network item (right-side panel) | Learn more (left-side menu) |
|---|---|
| Stormwater network: Map Tools > Map Layers > Other Plans > Long term infrastructure plans > Stormwater network (LTIP) > select relevant check the boxes to display infrastructure items. If no item appears in your searched location, there is no item proposed in that location. | Menu > View the planning scheme > Part 10 Other plans - Table 10.3.2 Stormwater network and Part 9 Development codes > 9.4 Other development codes - Section 9.4.9 Stormwater code (performance outcomes PO18 and PO19). |
| Road network: Map Tools > Map Layers > Overlays > Road hierarchy > check the boxes of infrastructure items you want displayed. Also select Map Tools > Legend to view the network legend. If no item appears in your searched location, there is no item proposed in that location. | Menu > View the planning scheme > Part 10 Other Plans - Table 10.3.3 Road network and Part 8 Overlays -Section 8.2 Overlay codes > Section 8.2.18 Road hierarchy overlay code (performance outcomes PO3A and PO4). |
| Pathways network: Map Tools > Map Layers > Overlays > Bicycle network > Bicycle network overlay. Also select Map Tools > Legend to view the network legend. If no item appears in your searched location, there is no item proposed in that location. | Menu > View the planning scheme > Part 8 Overlays – Section 8.2 Overlay codes > Section 8.2.3 Bicycle network overlay code (performance outcomes PO2 and PO3). |
| Community purposes network (specific): Map Tools > Map Layers > Overlays > Community purposes network > select relevant check the boxes to display infrastructure items. Also select Map Tools > Legend to view the network legend. If no item appears in your searched location, there is no item proposed in that location. | Menu > View the planning scheme > Part 10 Other plans – Table 10.3.1B Long term infrastructure plans for the land for the community facilities network and Part 8 Overlays – Section 8.2 Overlay code - Section 8.2.8.A Community purposes network overlay code. |
| Community purposes network (indicative) | Menu > View the planning scheme > Part 7 Neighbourhood plans > Preliminary > select the relevant Neighbourhood plan code from the list and review figures if provided. Review Part 10 Other plans – Table 10.3.1B Long term infrastructure plans for the land for the community facilities network and Part 8 Overlays – Section 8.2 Overlay code - Section 8.2.8.A Community purposes network overlay code. |
If you need assistance or further information, contact the Infrastructure Coordination team on 07 3403 8888.
If LGIP affects your property
The LGIP identifies the infrastructure and land expected to be needed before 30 June 2026.
If you lodge a development application for an affected property, we may impose a condition on the development. We do this to ensure the infrastructure can continue as planned.
Note:
- Planned infrastructure may be delivered by Council or by an applicant as part of completing a development (as a condition of development).
- The final location of infrastructure will be subject to an investigation, design and Council approval.
If LTIP affects your property
An LTIP may impact proposed development of an affected property. Under the Planning Act 2016, you need to comply with any relevant or reasonably required condition to preserve the land for planned infrastructure. This may include:
- providing building setbacks to preserve future road widenings
- providing easements for drainage infrastructure
- keeping land proposed for future parks clear of permanent improvements, such as:
- buildings
- driveways
- retaining walls.
Other than this, you can use the land for any other appropriate purpose allowed by City Plan.
Note:
- Future infrastructure items may be delivered by Council or through the development assessment process as a conditioned item.
- The final location of infrastructure will be subject to an investigation, design and Council approval.
- There is no compensation provided to the property owner at the time land is preserved.
More information
To learn more about infrastructure planning, contact the Infrastructure Coordination team.
- Email infrastructurecoordination@brisbaneqld.gov.au
- Phone 07 3403 8888
- Write to:
Infrastructure coordination
City Planning and Economic Development
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.
Frequently asked questions
How is new infrastructure in Brisbane funded?
Council levies infrastructure charges to help fund new and upgraded infrastructure across Brisbane. This includes roads, pathways, ferry terminals, land for community use and drainage.
What does indicative and specific mean?
The LGIP includes both indicative and specific locations to allow planning adjustments and refinements in project design and development stages.
- Indicative locations refer to general areas where planned infrastructure items are intended.
- Specific locations designate the exact site of planned infrastructure items.
Are LGIP projects confirmed?
The LGIP projects are planned but not guaranteed. Potential projects may be adjusted, delayed, or cancelled due to changing community needs, shifting priorities, budget constraints, development trends, and other drivers. Infrastructure plans are regularly reviewed to reflect changed priorities.
Why are costs included?
We estimate infrastructure project costs to determine financial viability, funding and priorities based on available resources and expected growth. Estimates also show how we intend to manage public resources and calculate developer fees to help fund new infrastructure.
When will infrastructure be delivered?
The LGIP includes a schedule of works (SOW) for infrastructure delivery alongside expected development. Projects are dependent on many factors, including funding, project complexity, timing of development, available land, and more. Infrastructure plans are regularly reviewed to reflect changed priorities.
Why do infrastructure projects take so long?
Infrastructure projects require time for careful planning, community consultation, design, funding, land acquisition (if needed), and to ensure minimal disruption to residents during construction. Large projects can take years from planning to completion.
Can Council take my property?
Land can be acquired through different means, including the development assessment process and open market purchases. We strive to avoid forced acquisition whenever possible. When land is needed, we engage in detailed design and consultation with affected property owners. The Acquisition of Land Act 1967 guarantees fair compensation for property owners.