The Temporary Local Planning Instrument No.6 (Development in the Guragunbah flood plain area 2018) (TLPI No.6)

On 28 August 2018, the City of Gold Coast prepared and endorsed a Temporary Local Planning Instrument No. 6 (Development in the Guragunbah flood plain area 2018) (TLPI No.6).

The proposed TLPI No.6 was submitted to the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Planning for approval.

The City of Gold Coast also sought approval for an earlier effective date of 28 August 2018.

The Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning wrote to the Mayor on 22 August 2019, with a Notice of Decision to approve the making of a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) under the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules.

The TLPI No.6 aims to ensure any future development on land in the Guragunbah flood plain area is better protected against flood risk.

The TLPI No.6 will amend the operation of the Flood overlay code for assessment of development in the Guragunbah flood plain area.

The TLPI No.6 will have a lifespan of two years and is intended to apply until the City has formally amended the Flood overlay code in City Plan.

The Guragunbah flood plain is recognised as an important natural asset providing significant open space and habitat of state and local significance.