Bromelton State Development Area

The Bromelton SDA regulation map ( 1.9 MB) defines the boundary of the declared Bromelton SDA.

The Bromelton SDA development precinct map ( 643 KB) forms part of the development scheme and identifies the precincts within the Bromelton SDA.

Industry precincts within the Bromelton SDA account for approximately 1800 hectares and include land designated for:

• rail dependent industry
• medium to high-impact industry
• special industry.

Examples of suitable industries include:

• large-lot industrial uses requiring direct access to the national standard-gauge rail network
• freight and logistics operations (major intermodal freight terminal)
• medium- and large-scale manufacturing and warehousing activities with road and/or rail requirements
• industry support services, freight and logistics/transport servicing depots
• high-impact and difficult-to-locate industries that require separation from non-industrial uses due to the potential for off-site impacts (in the special industry precinct).

Other precincts within the Bromelton SDA provide for:

• a Bromelton local service centre to accommodate limited retail and commercial activities
• transition from rural activities to higher impact industrial activities and separation between industrial activities and sensitive receptors
• low-impact rural and agricultural activities that are compatible with nearby more intensive industrial development and does not adversely impact sensitive uses outside the SDA.

The Bromelton SDA Development Scheme was amended in December 2017. Changes made to the development scheme for the Bromelton SDA include:

• template and format changes
• updated development precincts to reflect existing approved development and provide greater certainty to prospective proponents and the community
• clearer assessment processes for SDA applications
• revised assessment criteria to provide greater clarity on the requirements for new development in the Bromelton SDA.

The previous version of the development scheme is available below:

• Bromelton SDA Development Scheme ( 779 KB) November 2012

Within the Bromelton SDA there are a number of large, privately owned landholdings with existing industrial activities and other landholdings suitable for development for industrial uses.

Industries already established in the Bromelton SDA include:

• SCT Logistics - a $30 million intermodal rail freight facility and warehouses on land situated adjacent to the Sydney-Brisbane rail line
• GELITA Australia Pty Ltd. The Australian plant of the GELITA Group manufactures gelatine which is sold as edible gelatine for food industry uses
• A.J. Bush and Son's (Manufactures) Pty Ltd. Established in 1993, A.J. Bush & Sons are recognised internationally as a leading rendering industry producing protein meal and tallow. The company utilises on site clean energy practices by recycling methane content biogas captured from covered anaerobic lagoons to generate electricity for power and recycles wastewater for irrigation on their substantial landholdings
• Beaudesert Central Waste Management Facility, a waste transfer station operated by the Scenic Rim Regional Council
• Bromelton Quarry, a hard rock quarry established in 2000 which supplies blue rock to the regional area
• The Neilsen Group quarry supplying general quarry and gravel products to the regional area
• Quickcell Technology Products Pty Ltd, concrete manufacturers established in 1993 producing prestressed and precast concrete products.

Major landholders with development intentions within the Bromelton SDA include:

• Mirvac Projects Pty Ltd - the first stage of the Bromelton Nucleus Transmodal Hub to establish a master planned and intermodal freight centre on land south of the Beaudesert Boonah Road and adjacent to the Sydney-Brisbane rail line
• Australian Rail Track Corporation – has purchased 850 hectares within the SDA and the intended scope for the area is to develop an intermodal logistics hub or 'inland port'.

At this stage, there are no plans for the Coordinator-General to acquire land within the Bromelton SDA for industrial purposes.

For more information on landholdings and future development potential contact the SDA Division on 1800 001 048 or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For further information on the Bromelton SDA contact the SDA Division on 1800 001 048 or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..