Waraba Priority Development Area (PDA)

On 2 August 2024, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Economic Development Queensland declared the Waraba Priority Development Area (PDA). This was done under the Economic Development Act 2012.

The Waraba PDA covers about 2,900 hectares, bordering many suburban areas:

  • Bellmere, Lilywood and Wagtail Grove to the east
  • D’Aguilar Highway to the north
  • Caboolture River Road to the south
  • the low hills along Old North Road to the west.

ShapingSEQ 2023, the state's long-term plan, identifies Waraba as a major growth area. Learn more about ShapingSEQ..

The Waraba PDA aims to:

  • provide 30,000 diverse homes for about 70,000 people
  • boost employment by developing areas for jobs. This includes retail, commercial, industrial and mixed industry activity centres
  • deliver civil, civic and community infrastructure and services to support the future community.

Further information about the Waraba PDA can be found on the Queensland Government’s website.

Development assessments

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is taking responsibility for assessing development applications.

In relation to the changes to Development Assessment delegation, EDQ and Council are committed to supporting applicants through the transition. They aim to ensure a seamless process for assessment and decision-making arrangements.

Council and EDQ are working on a transition process. During this time, Council will continue working on existing applications currently under assessment.  As Council progresses with these existing assessments, Council will liaise closely with EDQ on any decisions.

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