Darling Downs Economic and Infrastructure Framework

This Economic and Infrastructure Framework (the framework) identifies opportunities for the Darling Downs economy to grow with the support of strategic infrastructure planning. By highlighting the economic potential of the Darling Downs, the framework aims to encourage private sector investment in the region, as well as inform infrastructure planning, investment and delivery decisions. More specifically, the framework provides analytical and strategic guidance to the Darling Downs Statutory Regional Plan (‘the regional plan’) which has a land use planning focus. The regional plan defines Darling Downs to include six local government areas: Balonne, Goondiwindi, Maranoa, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Western Downs.