New PDA to deliver 3,700 homes, a new marina, and a major jobs boost in the City of Moreton Bay
In a major move to address Queensland’s ongoing housing shortfall, the state government has greenlit a long-awaited Priority Development Area (PDA) at North Harbour, Burpengary East—unlocking thousands of homes and bringing much-needed momentum to the City of Moreton Bay.
After a decade of delays, the North Harbour PDA is set to deliver over 3,700 new homes in the coming 15 years, with an initial 200 dwellings to be released immediately once the PDA is officially declared. The new plan promises more than just rooftops: it includes a future marina precinct, retail, tourism, hotel development, and an industrial boost that’s expected to inject $456 million into the local economy and support almost 2,000 jobs.
“We are unlocking land to deliver more housing for Queenslanders, while funding critical infrastructure and axing stamp duty for first homeowners on new builds,”
said Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie. “All aimed at stemming Labor’s Housing Crisis.
From Deadlock to Development
The site, already home to 3,000 residents as part of the existing North Harbour development, had been in planning limbo for a decade. While the land was previously identified as a key growth corridor, the new government says red tape and lack of action stalled its full potential under the former administration.
Now, the Crisafulli Government has fast-tracked the planning process under its broader housing reform strategy—paving the way for streamlined approvals and collaborative planning with the City of Moreton Bay, local communities, and developers.
Homes, Jobs & a Waterfront Future
More than just a housing estate, the North Harbour PDA will become a mixed-use lifestyle precinct anchored by a waterfront marina. That marina isn’t just for show—it’s part of a long-term plan to stimulate the marine industry in the region, including opportunities in boatbuilding, maintenance, and tourism.
According to Mayor Peter Flannery, the project will be transformative for the local economy:
“The development of a marina at the site will unlock a new local marine industry, from boatbuilding to repairs, generating more skilled employment opportunities for our residents.”
The North Harbour site is also one of five strategic projects identified in the City of Moreton Bay’s Regional Economic Development Strategy 2020–2041, signalling strong alignment with the region’s long-term economic and population goals.
A New Era of Planning?
The PDA announcement follows hot on the heels of a similar declaration in Southern Thornlands, where plans are underway to build 8,000 homes, and complements the state’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund, a funding initiative aimed at unlocking critical housing infrastructure.
The government has also floated reforms like stamp duty exemptions for first homeowners on new builds and new infrastructure partnerships with councils as part of its push to “reset the planning system.”
For builders, developers, trades, and suppliers across Southeast Queensland, the implications are clear: the doors are opening to long-term work, new partnerships, and major residential projects in a region primed for growth.
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