Vision

Sustainable growth – Strong regions - Strong councils - Dynamic communities

Mission

Shaping and leading local, regional and state economic, environmental and social development.

• delivering vital infrastructure and growth management solutions


• creating well planned and managed communities with a focus on sustainability


• planning for the impact of climate change on urban growth, industrial development and the built environment


• leading whole-of-government approaches to land use, major project developments and infrastructure policy planning, coordination and delivery


• providing leadership within government on advice and issues resolution on the broader impact of land use planning, infrastructure and project development
• supporting project proponents through facilitation services and timely advice on major projects and infrastructure to deliver innovative solutions and value for money
• delivering a water infrastructure system to ensure a sustainable water supply for the future
• identifying value-adding opportunities for Queensland’s resources, and promoting public and private investment in infrastructure to build and protect Queensland’s competitive advantages


• identifying and developing land suitable for industrial development throughout Queensland


• planning for stronger, more liveable and sustainable communities


• delivering and coordinating strategic land use and major infrastructure initiatives


• stimulating and streamlining projects which support job creation across Queensland


• maintaining sustainable economic and social development and delivering essential infrastructure


• shaping and supporting an efficient, effective and sustainable local government system.

Values

• Making a difference


• Professionalism in performance


• Integrity


• Genuine community and stakeholder collaboration


• Respect for people

Towards Q2: Tomorrow's Queensland

The Queensland Government’s Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland sets a 2020 vision for Queensland framed around five ambitions: strong, green, smart, healthy and fair.

• Green – Protect 50% more land for nature conservation and public recreation.

• Strong – Queensland is Australia’s strongest economy with infrastructure that anticipates growth
• Green – Cut by one third Queenslander’s carbon foot print, with reduced car and electricity use
• Healthy – Cut by one third obesity, smoking, heavy drinking and unsafe sun exposure.