Appendix 1
NIE precinct information
Regional industry relates to those industrial uses that are inappropriate to locate close to
sensitive receiving environments because of the size and nature of the operations while local
industry are those operations which are generally small scale and compatible with the
function of Councils preferred hierarchy for industrial areas. The types of activities include a
range of industrial uses with a strong service and commercial orientation to service the needs
of the local community (Caboolture Shire Council 2005, Part 5, Division 10, 5.24).
In accordance with the former Caboolture Shire Plan, the Regional Industry area consists of 2
precincts, each having a distinct function.
a. Precinct 1 (General Industry)—consists of a total land size of 52 hectares which provides
for larger scale manufacturing industries and other general industries such as heavy
industries with limited impact.
b. Precinct 2—this precinct is considered to be of regional significance for difficult to locate
businesses and industries in South East Queensland. It is zoned to cover a mix of special
industry/general industry. Building design, buffers and setbacks respond to minimise
impacts on environmental features, residential areas and other sensitive receiving
environments.
The Caboolture Shire Plan defines Special Industry as “the use of premises for any industrial
activity that requires separation from sensitive land uses due to the detrimental effects that
may result from the processes or materials involved in its operation. The term includes, but is
not limited to those activities classified as an environmentally relevant activity by the
Environmental Protection Act 1994 and not devolved to local government”.
Figure 9, below, illustrates the regional industry portion of the industrial estate which is split
into precincts 1 and 2. Precinct 1 is located west of the Bruce highway while Precinct 2 is
located on the eastern side of the Bruce highway and is zoned to cover a mix of special
industry/ general industry.