Precinct Urban Planning

27/08/2026

🏢ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIAL HOUSING🏢

Precinct Urban Planning has had the pleasure to assist St Vincent de Paul Queensland in securing a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for a new mixed-use social and affordable housing development at 687-691 Ruthven Street, South Toowoomba.

The six-storey development will provide:
✅ 60 social and affordable housing units
✅ Purpose-built St Vincent de Paul Toowoomba Diocesan office
✅ Community care centre
✅ Health care service
✅ Basement parking

The project will help meet the demonstrated need for additional social housing in the Toowoomba Region while providing integrated support services for residents and the broader community.

We congratulate St Vincent de Paul Queensland on reaching this important milestone and look forward to seeing the project advance to construction in late 2026 or early 2027.

25/08/2026

Our associate James Williams was a panelist at the recent Brisbane 2032 Toowoomba Information Event. James joined a distinguished group of speakers and industry leaders to discuss the opportunities Brisbane 2032 presents for the Darling Downs region.

The event featured presentations from Dominique Lamb, Director of Community Affairs for Brisbane 2032, and Matt Ryan OAM, Triple Olympic Gold Medallist and International Eventing Commentator, with the discussion expertly facilitated by award-winning rural journalist Arlie Felton-Taylor.

Together, the panel explored the significant opportunities Brisbane 2032 could create across infrastructure, tourism, agribusiness, workforce development, hospitality, volunteering, and the equine industry, as Toowoomba prepares for its role in hosting Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events.

We are proud to see James sharing his planning expertise and contributing to important conversations about how our region can maximise the long-term economic, social, and community benefits of this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Thanks to and for putting on a wonderful event!

21/08/2026

Our associate James Williams is again assisting in organising the Toowoomba Referral Group Charity Golf Day this year. The event raises funds for Hope Horizons Inc and Maddox's Helping Hand Foundation!

There are limited sponsorship opportunities left, so if you or your business would be interested in supporting this event, please reach out to James and the team.

🏌️ LAST CHANCE: Hole in One Sponsorship Still Up for Grabs! 🏌️

The TRG Annual Charity Golf Day is fast approaching on Friday 27th November at Toowoomba Golf Club, and we've got one standout opportunity still open. The Hole in One Challenge sponsorship.

This is one of the most exciting moments of the whole day, and it's the perfect way to put your brand in front of Toowoomba's business community while backing a great cause. With a prize value of up to $30,000*, it's a high-visibility spot that won't be around for long.

As the Hole in One sponsor, you'll get:
🎯 Brand signage at the sponsored hole
📣 Acknowledgement across all event communications and on the day
🤝 Exposure to 100+ local business owners and professionals
❤️ The satisfaction of supporting two incredible local charities — Hope Horizons and Maddox's Helping Hand Foundation

Every dollar raised helps Hope Horizons Inc continue to provide free allied health services to people living with cancer in the Toowoomba region, and supports Maddox's Helping Hand Foundation in funding complex surgical cases and research that the public system can't.

If you'd like to lock this in, get in touch with James Williams on 0481 127 412 before it's gone.

More info: trg.org.au/charitygolfday

*TRG insures this event. In the event of a Hole in One, TRG will purchase the prize or pay cash up to the identified value.

21/08/2026

Check out the latest progress photos of Vinnies QLD social housing project in Newtown!

Precinct Urban Planning were pleased to assist St Vincent de Paul Society with obtaining the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for this project.

21/08/2026

Great to see the completion of the new Westside Timbers facility on Curly Court, Torrington. Precinct Urban Planning were pleased to assist Graeme and the team in obtaining the planning approvals.

Check out the below video from Kev Morris Builder where he takes you for a walk through the facility.

20/08/2026

📚 MARY MACKILLOP HIGHFIELDS 📚

We are excited to see the new Penola Building officially open at Mary MacKillop Catholic College Highfields. This state-of-the-art science and math facility is a fantastic addition to the campus.

Precinct Urban Planning has proudly assisted the college with planning approvals for more than eight years. Supported by a Variation Scheme, the campus masterplan has enabled the college’s continued growth and development. With future enrolments expected to surpass 1,400 students, the masterplan provides a clear pathway for the orderly expansion of the campus to meet the needs of its growing community.

https://www.thechronicle.com.au/education/schools-hub/mary-mackillop-catholic-college-unveils-huge-expansion-to-meet-enrolment-demand/news-story/9ee94d6f09c0612b0e7f117981e3f6a7

Tom Gillespie - Journalist The Chronicle

18/08/2026

🏆CELEBRATING OUR TEAM🏆

Congratulations to our Assistant Planner, Sarah Fuller, who was recently recognised at the 2026 Planning Institute of Australia Student Academic Prize Ceremony for her outstanding performance in the final year of her degree.

We are proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our team members, and Sarah’s success is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished through commitment and excellence.

Congratulations, Sarah, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

14/08/2026

📢 Important Update for Development in the Toowoomba Region

Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution No. 8 (2026), which will come into effect on 18 August 2026.

Key changes include:
✅ An increase in infrastructure charge rates across development categories.
✅ The introduction of infrastructure charges for secondary dwellings (granny flats).
✅ Removal of rural and township charge areas.

Under the new resolution, secondary dwellings will now attract the following infrastructure charges:

🏠 2 bedrooms or less: $13,582 per dwelling
🏠 3 bedrooms or more: $19,015 per dwelling

This represents a significant change for property owners and developers, as secondary dwellings were previously not subject to additional infrastructure charges.

Anyone considering developing a secondary dwelling as part of their home should carefully review the new requirements and factor these costs into project feasibility and budgeting.

11/08/2026

🏗VENEER STONE LOWOOD🏗

Precinct Urban Planning is pleased to have assisted Veneer Stone Pty Ltd in obtaining development approval for a 2,147m² industrial facility at Noland Street, Lowood.

The development will support the manufacturing of concrete products for residential, commercial and industrial projects, while marking Veneer Stone's expansion into Queensland.

A great outcome for our client and a positive addition to Lowood's growing industrial precinct.

06/08/2026

🏗️ DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES🏗️

Toowoomba Regional Council offers discounts on development application fees and/or infrastructure charges for eligible projects that support economic growth, housing diversity, tourism, community wellbeing and regional development.

Current incentives are available for:
✅ Regional Townships & Communities
✅ Medium Density Residential Developments
✅ Developments in Toowoomba CBD (Central Toowoomba)
✅ Non-Residential Developments
✅ Niche Tourism Developments
✅ Not-For-Profit Community Uses

These incentives can provide substantial savings, with eligible developments receiving discounts on application fees and infrastructure charges, depending on the project type and location. The program aims to boost local jobs, encourage housing diversity, revitalise townships and the CBD, support tourism innovation, and strengthen community services across the region.

Learn more about eligibility criteria and how to apply:
🔗 https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/Plan-and-build/Development-applications-and-approvals/Fees-and-charges/Development-incentives