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Western Downs Regional Development Corporation
Contact - Web www.wdrdc.com.au
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Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning
Some statistical analysis and modeling has been undertaken however release to the public may not be possible.
Contact - Web www.dip.qld.gov.au
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Planning, Information and Forecasting Unit
Currently doing some analysis and tracking in the Surat Basin region.
Contact - Web www.dip.qld.gov.au/population-forecasting/index.php
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Queensland Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries/QUT Study
This is a three year project which commenced in 2007. Partners include: QUT, USQ, DPI&F, Condamine Alliance, Chinchilla Shire Council now Dalby Regional Council, Stanthorpe Shire Council now Southern Downs Regional Council
Goal of the project: Utilise MC-SDSS (Multi-criteria spatial decision support systems) to develop and implement a rural statistical sustainability framework (RSSF) and disseminate a resource tool-kit to assist rural decision-makers with land-use planning decisions. The RSSF will integrate diverse environmental, economic and social datasets, model their critical interrelationships, identify regional drivers and opportunities for accelerated growth, and formulate growth scenario options in relation to three key planning and policy issues facing ALL non-urban shires: peri-urban development, land and water management and labour resources.
Background: Rural decision-makers are increasingly faced with the very real problems of deciding the most appropriate course of action for resource allocation, development and diversification options (eg whether to decline, approve or encourage horticulture, vineyard or peri-urban developments). Ensuring that these complex and competing strategic planning decisions, which ultimately determine the sustainability and prosperity of rural and regional Australia, are informed (ie, identify and integrate biophysical, economic and social considerations) and innovative (ie, generate novel growth options and scenarios) is posing a significant challenge.
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Roma/Charleville Career & Education Pathways for Community Services Careers (Draft Regional Action Plan 2008)
This is a strategy to Strengthen Non-Government Organisation and is funded through the Queensland Department of Communities, Disability Services Queensland and Child Safety.
The project focuses on the attraction and retention of staff to the community services sector and learning pathways to and within the community sector. The project focuses on Roma and Charleville as their pilot sites.
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Labour & Skills Development in the Surat Energy Resources Province – Funded through COAG, 3 year project commencing in January 2008. Download Report
This project will develop a regional strategy which will ensure that the region can build economic strength and draw from existing skills formation frameworks (ie the Dalby Wambo and Chinchilla Skills Formation Strategy).
The goal of the project is to facilitate, through the employment of dedicated coordinators, effective regional attraction, recruitment, and retention strategies over three years.
Some of the key areas of focus for the project include: improve access to appropriate education and training; reduce internal migration of young adults to metro areas; improve level of educational attainment and employment for Indigenous people; develop local and regional partnerships that enhance skilling opportunities etc
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Maranoa and Districts Regional Plan (MADRPAC now Maranoa and Districts Regional Coordination Committee) Download Report
The draft for this plan is available for written comment and has been developed by local governments, state government agencies and social services that exist in the Maranoa (Roma districts) region.
The August 2008 document has background information on the region but also sets out objectives, actions and regional policies for: Natural Environment, Natural Resource Management, Strong Communities, Urban Development, Economic Development, and Infrastructure for the MADRPAC region (much of the Surat Basin).
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Information on the overall RPAC planning process can be found at
http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/regional-planning/index.php
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DDRPAC (Darling Downs Regional Planning Advisory Committee, now Darling Downs Regional Coordination Committee)
This plan is not complete and the planning process has been put on hold.
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| Completed Studies/Projects |
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AEC Report - Creating Regional Economic Development by Value Adding the Surat Energy Resources Province
2008 Updated Report
Scenarios, Findings and Strategy Download Report
Provides an overview of the methodology undertaken, a summary of the findings of the analysis and strategy to progress the region.
Opportunity Analysis Download Report
Contains supporting information regarding the case studies developed as input to the model.
Economic Overview Download Report
Contains an overview of the resources, socioeconomic, demographic and infrastructure characteristics of the Surat Energy Resources Province.
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Centres of Enterprise Action Plan (Energy)
Contact: Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
Bill Sankey
Phone: 4698 9800
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QLD Department of Education, Training and the Arts
Report on TAFE and higher education needs in the Surat Basin with future plans and strategy recommendations. This is an internal document of the department.
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QLD Department of Education, Training and the Arts – South West Statistical Division Overview of VET implications (as at end 2007) Download Report
This brief document provides information on population, labour force, employment data, identified labour and skills shortage areas and the VET implications for these and the Surat Basin development. It also has a list of major projects (particularly energy projects) as at the end of March 2007.
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QLD Department of Education, Training and the Arts – Darling Downs Statistical Division Overview of VET implications (as at end 2007) Download Report
This brief document provides information on population, labour force, employment data, identified labour and skills shortage areas and the VET implications for these and the Surat Basin development. It also has a list of major projects (particularly energy projects) as at the end of March 2007.
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Dalby Wambo Skills Formation Strategy: Final Report January 2008 Download Report
Funded through State and Federal funds the final report describes the project, engagement, methodology and achievements. These achievements are split into the areas of training, groups that have been established, and programs and projects that the strategy has participated in or facilitated. Key learnings are listed and include comments on the comparison of community based strategies vs industry based strategies, ownership by the community, need for community connection and engagement and many other areas.
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Western Downs Skills Formation Strategy: Final Report January 2008 Download Report
Funded through State and Federal funds the final report describes the project, engagement and achievements. These achievements are split into the areas of training and programs and projects that the strategy has participated in or facilitated. Key learnings are listed and include comments on the importance and need for collaborative engagement by government and industry across the region, the need for mentoring and identifying future leaders and that change takes time, in any community.
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Mackay Industry Network Tour (October 2007) Download Report
This tour was done by a number of businesses from the Surat Basin Region and involved looking at how the Bowen Basin mining boom has impacted on the Mackay region. The report includes: Examples of successful business alliance and the benefits, examples of successful development organisations and what they do, examples of successful local governments and throughout there is grass roots information and feedback on what worked, what didn't, and things that the Surat Basin should look out for as well as discussion on how the Surat Basin group should move forward with this information.
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Mackay Region Mining Services Supply Chain Gap Analysis Download Report
QLD Dept Tourism, Regional Development and Industry June 2007. This report identifies gaps in the Mackay region's mining services supply chain; Identifies opportunities to stimulate new investment and reinvestment in the regional, Queensland , interstate and international markets; and provides an action plan that will rationally guide and optimise the opportunities associated with the significant expansion of the mining and related industries in the Mackay region. There are some recommendations and suggestions on how the region could service the Surat Basin growth as well.
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Sustainable Futures Framework for Queensland Mining Towns February 2007 Download Report
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Sustainable Futures Framework for Queensland Mining Towns Discussion Paper July 2006 Download Report
QLD Dept of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation. This document gives an overview of existing and potential growth management issues for mining towns in the Bowen and Surat Basins ; examines existing and proposed responses to growth management issues by QLD government, local government and industry; and outlines a proposed framework for sustainable growth management of mining towns in Queensland . The discussion paper is a precursor to the 2 page framework document, noted above.
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Inland Railway Status Report October 2007 Download Report
Australian Transport and Energy Corridor Ltd. This is a 9 page overview of where the project is current at and details plans and the process in place for the Wandoan to Banana rail to be completed by 2012. ATEC have the unconditional exclusive mandate to create the Surat Basin Railway.
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| Availability and Affordability of Housing in the Surat Energy Resources Province - Panel Discussion Transcript from State government Ministerial Regional Community Forum in Allora 3rd December, 2007 Download Report
Representatives on the panel include: Diana Johnson (Area Manager of Disability Services for South West with Endeavour Foundation), Guy Gibson (QLD President of the Property Council of Australia and GM of Affordable Housing and Sustainability with Lend Lease Communities), Ed Hoffman (Chinchilla Shire Council CEO), Paul Collins (Executive Manager of Retail with the National Australia Bank in QLD) plus some QLD State Government ministers and advisors.
Some of the discussions suggested planning on the type of housing, timing and amount is important. There was much concern re: buying and rental affordability for lower economic groups such as they retail assistant and suggestion was made that perhaps with the new government, their promised National Affordable Rental Incentive Scheme may assist with providing more affordable housing where previous governments had cut the State housing budgets so that they only represent 3-5% of the housing market. There was also discussion regarding “two speed” economies that exist in places like the Gold Coast and may well now be seen in places like the Surat Basin .
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| Other Documents of Interest |
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Housing in the Bowen Basin
Download Report
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Bowen Basin Population Report 2007
Download Report
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Lessons from the Social and Economic Impacts of the Mining Boom in the Bowen Basin 2004-2006
Download Report
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Identifying social and economic issues in the Bowen Basin (powerpoint presentation by John Rolfe, Central Queensland University) Download Report
This is a 30 slide presentation from approximately 2006. It focuses on providing: an overview of the broader issues in the Bowen Basin , identifies some of the key impacts of mining in the region, looks at how these overlap with other social and economic trends, and gives a basic analysis of the issues.
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A sourcebook of Community Impact Monitoring Measures for the Australian Coal Mining Industry - (Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland , July 2005). Download Report
This sourcebook provides guidance on: how particular impacts can be measured, indicates what information is required to construct these measures, and advises on their use and interpretation. The measures relate to the areas of: economic impact of a mining operation, employment-related impacts, community support and engagement processes, environmental impacts, demographic impacts.
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Conducting Social and Economic Impact Assessment Download Report
A practical guide for regional NRM bodies in Queensland released by Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, May 2004.
This is a step by step style of guide in how to do a social and economic impact assessment. It then relates the information directly into a NRM planning context.
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Coal Seam Gas Water Management Supply Download Report
Report to Department of Natural Resources and Water.
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*Please Note: This information was accurate in early 2008. If you are aware of any up-to-date information or other relevant reports, please advise us and we will post it to the website.
