The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2010–2031 (SEQIPP) is produced by the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning and outlines estimated infrastructure investment across South East Queensland Australia to 2031. It represents a long-term commitment to infrastructure delivery in South East Queensland. In mid-2011, then Premier Anna Bligh announced the plan would be incorporated into a statewide infrastructure plan called the Queensland Infrastructure Plan.
17-776: UniSC Arena (previously known as USC Stadium ) is a multi-purpose indoor sports facility located on the Sippy Downs campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland . The stadium hosts netball , basketball , volleyball and futsal events for professional athletes and students. The stadium is primarily utilised by the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Suncorp Super Netball league, who play home matches on
34-655: A population of 11,544 people. Sippy Downs has been designated as a 'Knowledge Hub' in the Queensland Government's South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program and is master planned as Australia's first university town with the potential for over 6,000 workers in knowledge based businesses. Siena Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 58 Sippy Downs Drive ( 26°42′57″S 153°03′26″E / 26.7158°S 153.0573°E / -26.7158; 153.0573 ( Siena Catholic Primary School ) ). In 2018,
51-599: A statewide document, the Queensland Infrastructure Plan, which will clearly link infrastructure delivery with population growth and economic development priorities. It will also be realigned to more effectively link to Queensland Growth Management Summit outcomes including regionalisation and feedback from local governments on dwelling targets. Delivery of SEQIPP is a clear demonstration of Growth Management Queensland (GMQ) delivering outcomes for Queenslanders. Major road project that have been completed include
68-407: Is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 60 Sippy Downs Drive ( 26°42′58″S 153°03′24″E / 26.7160°S 153.0568°E / -26.7160; 153.0568 ( Siena Catholic College ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 908 students with 71 teachers (66 full-time equivalent) and 37 non-teaching staff (27 full-time equivalent). The University of
85-526: The 2024 NBL1 National Finals . Sippy Downs, Queensland Download coordinates as: Sippy Downs is a suburb of Buderim in the Sunshine Coast Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Sippy Downs had a population of 11,544 people. Sippy Downs is part of the Buderim urban centre. It contains the housing estate locality of Chancellor Park, and Australia's newest university,
102-766: The Tugun Bypass , Clem Jones Tunnel , Gateway Motorway Upgrade and the Hale Street Link , while work continues on the Airport Link . Public transport projects covered by the plan include the Northern Busway , Boggo Road Busway and the Eastern Busway . Track duplication between Corinda railway station and Darra railway station has been completed. The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project and Southern Regional Water Pipeline were two water projects identified in
119-516: The University of the Sunshine Coast . Prior to development the area featured coastal forests and plains. The name 'Sippy' is derived from the Aboriginal word Dhippi or Jippi , a generic name for winged creatures and believed to mean a place of birds . Sippy Downs was a part of the Moolooloo Plains pastoral run leased by John Westaway & Sons in the 1860s. In 1870 all runs ceased, and
136-494: The Sunshine Coast is at 90 Sippy Downs Drive ( 26°43′04″S 153°03′45″E / 26.7177°S 153.0625°E / -26.7177; 153.0625 ( University of the Sunshine Coast ) ). The Sunshine Coast Regional Council operates a mobile library service which visits the Chancellor Park Marketplace on University Way. South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program SEQIPP
153-470: The land became available for lease. It was not occupied until 1938, when it was occupied as a perpetual lease selection until 1957. Sippy Downs was then purchased by Alfred Grant. A portion was then sold onto Frank Cunning who raised cattle there until it was sold to the INVESTA property group in 2002. Brahman cattle were still on the property as it was being surveyed for the housing development. Sippy Downs
170-426: The main court and are based at the campus. The stadium was originally opened along with the broader University campus in 1996. The court was fixed with seating for up to 320 people. The seating capacity was increased to 2,000 ahead of the entry of the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the new national netball league in 2017 with two new retractable grandstands at the northern and southern sides. The Lightning's success at
187-495: The school had an enrolment of 624 students with 40 teachers (34 full-time equivalent) and 27 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent). Chancellor State College is a government primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls. The school has two campuses: the primary school campus at Scholars Drive ( 26°43′17″S 153°03′34″E / 26.7213°S 153.0594°E / -26.7213; 153.0594 ( Chancellor State College (primary campus) ) ) and
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#1732895216619204-480: The school was scheduled for development and the school had to relocate. In 2015, the school purchased on 22 hectares (54 acres) in Forest Glen and re-opened the school as Montessori International College. Siena Catholic College opened in 1997 with 98 Year 8 students. It is named after St Catherine of Siena . Chancellor State School opened on 28 January 1997 as a primary (P-7) school. In 2004, secondary education
221-448: The secondary school campus at Sippy Downs Drive ( 26°42′53″S 153°04′06″E / 26.7146°S 153.0683°E / -26.7146; 153.0683 ( Chancellor State College (secondary campus) ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 2,975 students with 227 teachers (209 full-time equivalent) and 99 non-teaching staff (69 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Siena Catholic College
238-412: The stadium led to further expansion in 2019, with seating added at the eastern end taking the capacity to 3,000. Two of the three bays of seating at the stadium are retractable, allowing for further floor space to be utilised where necessary. The most recent upgrades to the facility resulted in new change rooms, a function room, public bathrooms and an improved sound system. UniSC Arena was a host venue of
255-399: Was added and it was renamed Chancellor State College. Siena Catholic Primary School opened on 26 September 2001 on a site immediately adjacent to Siena Catholic College. The University of the Sunshine Coast opened on 26 February 1996 with 542 students; planning began in 1994. In the 2016 census , Sippy Downs had a population of 10,298 people. In the 2021 census , Sippy Downs had
272-501: Was established as a suburb in 1993 following the decision by the Shire of Maroochy to rezone the area. Sugar cane farms continued to operate in Sippy Downs until the last, owned by Bundaberg Sugar, closed in 2003. Harmony Montessori School opened in Sippy Downs in 1995 with 13 children and one teacher. In 2005 it was renamed Alcheringa Montessori College. In 2007, the land being leased for
289-510: Was first released in 2005 and is updated annually. It sets timeframes and budgets to ensure infrastructure is delivered to support the region’s growth. In 2010, the plan identifies about $ 134 billion in estimated infrastructure investment, which is expected to support about 930,000 jobs through to 2031: An average of $ 37,000 per person in SEQ is estimated to be invested in infrastructure across South East Queensland to 2031. In 2011, SEQIPP will become
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