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Priority 6 State Development Areas State Development Areas (SDAs) are clearly defined areas of land established by the CG to promote economic development in Queensland. SDAs are designed to provide certainty to investors and the wider community about the types of development that can occur within an SDA, overriding local and state government planning instruments related to the use of the land within the SDA. They typically take the form of one of the following: ⚫ industrial hubs for large-scale, heavy industry - mainly located on the coast of Queensland, in close proximity to ports, rail and major road networks; ⚫ multi-user infrastructure corridors - for the co-location of infrastructure such as rail lines, water and gas pipelines, and electricity transmission lines; or • major public infrastructure sites. Current action: The Queensland Government is supporting planning enhancements for the Port of Cairns and progressing port master planning for the priority ports of Gladstone, Abbot Point, Townsville and Hay Point (Mackay). Ports Queensland has an extensive network of 20 ports along its coastline, ranging from small community ports to world-class coal export terminals and a capital city multi-cargo port. These ports are a major component of Queensland's supply chain and economy, facilitating trade and the development of the regional, State and national economies. Queensland has both population centres and industries requiring imports, as well as natural resources which supply global markets-particularly in Asia. Priority Development Areas Priority Development Areas (PDAs) are parcels of land across Queensland that are identified for accelerated development, creating greater certainty for investors. PDAs provide opportunities for investment in a broad range of infrastructure projects. For example, the Queen's Wharf Brisbane PDA provides a mix of commercial, residential and tourism development (see below case study). More than 25 PDAs have been declared throughout Queensland. Case Study: Queen's Wharf The Queen's Wharf PDA is a $3 billion resort development project in Brisbane. It will incorporate a casino, world-class hotels, residential towers, restaurants and cafes, a cinema and enhanced public spaces. The new development will enhance connectivity between the Brisbane CBD and the riverfront, providing new and reinvigorated areas of public open space to support recreation opportunities as well as access to and enjoyment of the Brisbane River. Queen's Wharf Brisbane will also support the revitalisation of heritage places and the strengthening of Brisbane's presence as a cultural and entertainment destination. When operational in 2022, the development is expected to deliver an annual $1.7 billion boost to the Queensland economy through an extra 1.4 million visitors annually and an additional 8,000 ongoing jobs. Stakeholder feedback indicated that navigating government services related to trade and investment can be challenging. It is essential that the Queensland Government provides responsive, customer-focused trade and investment facilitation services in order to attract and retain inbound investment and to empower local businesses to realise their global business ambitions. New initiative: Provide a better customer experience through enhanced digital services. New initiative: Establish a comprehensive case management service for exporters and investors. Brisbane, Queensland Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2017-2022 39

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