Notice is hereby given under Section 21 of the Planning Act 2016 that on 29 May 2018, Hinchinbrook Shire Council adopted a Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) for the Hinchinbrook Shire Planning Scheme 2017.
The purpose and general effects of the LGIP are listed below.
- Integrate infrastructure planning with land use planning identified in the planning scheme.
- Provide transparency regarding Council’s intentions for the provision of trunk infrastructure.
- Enable Council to estimate the cost of infrastructure provision to assist with long term financial planning.
- Ensure trunk infrastructure is planned and provided in an efficient and orderly manner.
- Provide a basis for the imposition of conditions about infrastructure on development approvals.
The LGIP will have effect as from 2 July 2018.
From 2 July 2018 the Planning Act 2016, aligned Hinchinbrook Shire Planning Scheme 2017 and Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP):
- will be available for inspection or purchase at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
- can be viewed online and downloaded online at www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
For further information contact Council on (07) 4776 4600 or council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.