Persistent advocacy for financial support to leverage off the commencement of the new planning legislation commencing on 3 July 2017 has paid off.
A better planning system for all Queenslanders will be supported by the $4.5 million Innovation and Improvement Fund announced by the Deputy Premier in March.
Creating opportunities for councils to deliver planning innovation and improvement projects, the fund will contribute to building a planning system grounded in local communities.
The objectives of the fund are to:
- ensure opportunities to improve the performance of the state’s land use planning system are identified and maximised
- support councils to realise the benefits of the new planning system for their communities
- assist councils to fulfil their planning obligations for their local communities in the most efficient, cost effective and appropriate manner
- support local government initiatives that will improve the operation and effectiveness of their planning development assessment frameworks, which deliver economic, social and environmental benefit.
Instrumental in the creation of the Fund and its supporting materials, the LGAQ is represented on the Fund Reference Group to oversee general governance and advisory matters during delivery of the Fund.
Round one applications will be accepted for a 10-week period, closing on 5pm, Friday 26 May 2017. Fund Guidelines and Application Templates are available on the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning website.
Contact the LGAQ Total Solutions team 1300 542 700/ ask@lgaq.asn.au for a quote to assist with your Fund Application.