3.6 Providing Infrastructure and Services
- Sustainable, equitable, efficient and cost-effective trunk infrastructure is supplied in a coordinated and sequenced manner that meets community needs, enhances local amenity and is consistent with Part 4: Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP).
- Trunk infrastructure, including potable water supply, wastewater disposal and stormwater management are provided for and delivered prior to, or at the time development proceeds, in accordance with the scale and type of current and future development, location of growth, sequencing, timing and desired standards of service identified in the LGIP.
- The current transport network continues to be supported, efficiently maintained and protected from the encroachment of sensitive land uses.
- Mount Isa Airport is protected from encroachment by uses that could potentially impact on the operational airspace of the airfield, impact the safe operation of aircraft and restrict use and development of the airport for air services.
- Development within Mount Isa Airport is compatible and complimentary to development and activities within Mount Isa.
- Walking and cycling are recognised as viable transport options and any future additions to or modifications of the local road network will encourage safe and accessible links between key community destinations where appropriate.
- The population of Mount Isa is serviced by energy infrastructure that meets the needs of the community and minimises adverse environmental impacts.
- Water is sustainably managed on a total water cycle basis including in the planning, design and operation of the City’s water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure networks, and in order to maintain the wellbeing of the community and the environment.
- Water sensitive urban design principles are applied where appropriate.
- Community services and community facilities are provided consistent with the City’s role as the major regional activity centre in the North West.
- The development and maintenance of parks, recreation activities and open space is supported and can accommodate a variety of different uses.
- Regionally and State significant sports infrastructure is protected in order to maintain their contribution to the quality and diversity of local sporting infrastructure.
3.6.2 Element 1 - Urban infrastructure
Specific Outcome 1
Development within urban areas of the City is connected to the Council’s trunk infrastructure networks.
Land Use Strategies
LS 1.1
Part 4, the Local government infrastructure plan (LGIP) outlines trunk infrastructure planning and requirements.
Specific Outcome 2
SO 2
Development supports the orderly, equitable, efficient use and safe operation of existing and planned future infrastructure integral to the existing and planned future land-use
pattern. including:
(a) water supply; and
(b) wastewater disposal; and
(c) the transport network; and
(d) stormwater; and
(e) parks.
Land Use Strategies
LS 2.1
Urban development will be limited to areas serviced by trunk infrastructure.
LS 2.2
Urban development outside areas presently serviced by trunk infrastructure or beyond the capacity of the infrastructure networks may be possible subject to infrastructure agreements with
Mount Isa City Council.
LS 2.3
The LGIP (Part 4) outlines infrastructure provision based on expected demand for the life of the
planning scheme.
3.6.3 Element 2 – Transport network
Specific Outcome 1
Development supports the orderly, efficient use and safe operation of the transport network.
Land Use Strategies
LS 1.1
Development that would prejudice the safety or efficiency of the City’s transport infrastructure is discouraged.
LS 1.2
Development ensures that transport corridors (roads and railways) and air transport facilities are protected from incompatible development.
LS 1.3
Development makes the best use of existing and future transport infrastructure.
LS 1.4
New roads include provision for future walking or bicycle facilities.
3.6.4 Element 3 – Water and wastewater Infrastructure
Specific Outcome 1
Development for new broad scale
development incorporates effective
stormwater infrastructure that:
(a) maintains local water quality; and
(b) effectively manages or mitigates
adverse impacts of stormwater runoff to the receiving environment.
Land Use Strategies
LS 1.1
Stormwater is managed in accordance with the Engineering works and services code and Water quality code.
Specific Outcome 2
Development incorporates best practice integrated water management in the planning, design and operation of all water related components of the development,
including but not limited to wastewater and stormwater collection, management and disposal, water supply and water use.
Land Use Strategies
LS 2.1
Water supply and treatment complies with Australian Standards.
Specific Outcome 3
Development incorporates water sensitive urban design where appropriate.
Land Use Strategies
LS 3.1
Stormwater is managed in accordance with the Engineering works and services code and Water
quality code.
3.6.5 Element 4 – Energy infrastructure
Specific Outcome 1
New development, in particular ‘Gliderport’ provides land for energy infrastructure, including substations, and electricity lines required to service the area.
Land Use Strategies
LS 1.1
Land and facilities are provided in accordance with the Engineering works and services code.
Specific Outcome 2
Key infrastructure is protected from urban encroachment and other incompatible uses in order to ensure its continued operation.
Land Use Strategies
LS 2.1
The power stations are located within the Special industry zone which is separated at least two
kilometres from existing and expected future sensitive land uses.
3.6.6 Element 5 – Community facilities
Specific Outcome 1
Development ensures that community infrastructure is planned, designed, constructed and operated to cater for the existing and future needs of the Mount Isa community.
Land Use Strategies
LS 1.1
The primary sporting facilities of Mount Isa including but not limited to Buchanan Park, Sunset Stadium and Mount Isa Golf Club are included with the Sport and recreation zone which supports
continued and expanded use of these facilities and protects them from incompatible development.
LS 1.2
The development of stables for racehorses (where registered with Racing Queensland) within the
nominated Racehorse Stables Precinct area of the Medium Density residential zone is supported subject to maintaining the residential character, safety and amenity.
LS 1.3
Redevelopment of existing major community activities, including schools and hospitals on large
land parcels, are supported and protected by use of the Community facilities zone.
LS 1.3
The Open space zone provides for informal recreation associated with Mount Isa’s parklands.
LS 1.5
Development provides land and facilities for public recreation as prescribed by the LGIP (Part 4).