News

We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.

Toowoomba

TOOWOOMBA: New planning scheme

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is preparing to seek wide public input into a major planning project- Toowoomba Region Futures, that will build a community vision for the region’s growth and development for the next 30 years.
Mackay

MACKAY: Minor planning scheme policy update

Minor changes to the Mackay planning scheme policies (PSP) are expected to be made on March 1. These will affect PSPs regarding subsurface drainage design, structures/bridge design, cycle facilities, and pathway design, pavement design, and site regrading.
Engineer

Check your RPEQ

Queensland’s engineering industry should be prepared for compliance audits and investigations into non-compliance with the Professional Engineers (PE) Act to be conducted.
Laptop

Nominations closing soon

Nominations for the position of Branch President and for membership to the Branch Executive Committee opened earlier this month.

TOWNSVILLE: Range of council data now freely available

Townsville City Council has released a data dashboard, which holds a range of data on activities like enquiries, spending, facility locations, community profiles, plans, virtual tours, and mapping.