Under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, the Governor-in-Council can declare any part of the state a state development area if it is in the public interest, or the general welfare of residents requires it.
A state development area does not change the ownership of the land within the declared area. However, the Queensland Government, through the Coordinator-General, may acquire land or easements (by agreement or compulsorily) within a state development area for purposes that can include:
Contact the department for further information on land acquisition.
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