How to use this practice
note
Plans for trunk
infrastructure
This practice note has been prepared to support the
preparation or amending of plans for trunk
infrastructure (PFTI) within a priority infrastructure
plan (PIP). It supports Statutory guideline 01/11
Priority infrastructure plans (guideline 01/11) and
should be read in conjunction with the guideline
01/11, other PIP practice notes and the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009 (SPA).
What are plans for trunk
infrastructure?
As well as developing the mandatory components of
a PIP, as stipulated in guideline 01/11, local
government is responsible for determining which
components of this practise note are to be included
in either the PIP or as extrinsic/supporting material.
Words used in this practice note that are defined in
SPA or by Part B of guideline 01/11 are italicised.
PIP
PRACTICE
NOTE 3
PIP practice note 3 – plans for trunk infrastructure
PFTI identify the existing and planned trunk
infrastructure networks intended to service urban
development.
PFTI have a number of functions. These functions
are:
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identification of infrastructure as trunk
infrastructure—local government infrastructure
identified in a PIP is defined as trunk
infrastructure for the purposes of the PIP and
applying conditions under SPA.
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Transparency—PFTI facilitate community
access to local government’s plans for
infrastructure provision.

development assessment—PFTI provide a
benchmark to assess and condition
development applications (section 649 of the
SPA).
Table 1 and Table 4.5.1.1 provide guidance on what
infrastructure is generally incorporated in PFTI.
Trunk and non-trunk infrastructure
When deciding what to include in Table 4.5.1.1 and
consequently what is defined as trunk infrastructure,
local governments must consider the relationship
between trunk and non-trunk infrastructure, and the
different conditioning powers that apply to each
under SPA.
Elements of plans for trunk
infrastructure
PFTI consists of a map or maps with the single
purpose of identifying the existing and future trunk
infrastructure for each network. These maps show
the major elements of the network that are crossreferenced to a schedule of works which includes
the following information:
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a corresponding reference for the network
element and/or item shown on the map
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a brief description of the element and/or items
that make up the element
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whether the element is existing, or if new, the
estimated date of when the element or item will
be provided. The estimated timing of
construction can be expressed in terms of
specific years or ‘time bands’ (e.g. 2011–2016).
Timeframes should align with delivery dates in
the local government’s asset management plan.
Local government may include the value of each
trunk infrastructure item.
Valuing trunk infrastructure
The introduction of adopted infrastructure charges,
through the maximum adopted charges system,
removed the need for establishment costs and their
associated costing methodology (as prescribed
under SPA) within a PIP.
Local governments are required to value all local
government assets (including trunk infrastructure)
for inclusion in asset management plans (refer to
asset management advancement program 2011–
PIP practice note 3 – plans for trunk infrastructure
2012 guideline). Undertaking one valuing process
for trunk infrastructure and using the results for both
the PIP and the asset management plan is an
acceptable outcome.
The asset management advancement program
2011–2012 guideline recommends the International
Infrastructure Management Manual developed by
the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia
as a reference document for local governments
when developing asset management plans. The
International Infrastructure Management Manual
includes guidance on valuing assets including using
a discount cash flow methodology.
Plans for trunk infrastructure - location
The priority infrastructure area (PIA) is the primary
focus for the planning and provision of trunk
infrastructure. However, local government are not
restricted from including infrastructure in the PFTI
that is outside the PIA.
As service catchment1 boundaries for an
infrastructure network are unlikely to align precisely
with the PIA boundary, local government may
prepare PFTI for the entire service catchment or
local government area.
Public parks and land for community
facilities
It is suggested that local government identify local
public parks and land for community facilities,
(which forms part of its parks provision strategy) in
the PFTI. By including this land in the PFTI, local
government is defining it as trunk infrastructure and
as a result will have more development conditioning
options.
Future parks and land for community facilities can
be identified either as a designated or an
approximate location. To specifically identify an area
local government can delineate the parcel/s of land
Refer to definitions in Statutory guideline 01/11 – Priority infrastructure
plans
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which will accommodate the park or community
facilities and include specifications in a
corresponding schedule.
To identify the approximate location, local
government can delineate the approximate area in
which a park/s or community facilities will be
provided and specify the desired outcome (such as
size of the park and equipment to be included in the
park) in a corresponding schedule. The exact
location and specification will be determined through
subsequent development assessment processes.
State infrastructure
State infrastructure is not usually included in PIPs.
However, state controlled roads form an important
part of the entire road network. It is beneficial for
local governments and state government
infrastructure providers to include details about
existing and future state-controlled roads in the PIP.
Developing plans for trunk infrastructure
An indicative methodology is provided in this
practice note to support local government in the
development of PFTI. Local government have the
flexibility to use all, part or an alternative to this
indicative methodology. All text in the indicative
methodology is for guidance and can be edited or
deleted. Text in grey is generic and should be edited
to suit the specific requirements of each local
government. Text in brackets is for guidance only
and must be deleted.
In relation to formatting and numbering the
indicative methodology is Queensland Planning
Provision version 3 compliant. Local government
can edit the formatting and numbering to align with
the relevant local government planning scheme.
For future state-controlled roads, the PIP may refer
to statements of intent (SOIs) for the statecontrolled road networks or may identify the roads
implementation program under the Transport
Infrastructure Act 1994. The inclusion of this
information in a PIP is to be determined by the local
government in consultation with the Department of
Transport and Main Roads at the PIP development
stage. Where state infrastructure is included in a
PIP, clear demarcation between state and local
government infrastructure is necessary.
Delivering trunk infrastructure
The SPA makes provision for a local government to
supply different trunk infrastructure from that
identified in the PFTI providing the infrastructure
supplied delivers the same standard of service for
the network. If a local government chooses to
supply different infrastructure from that identified in
the PIP, it may choose to include information in the
infrastructure charges register and extrinsic material
to record, explain and justify the decision.
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Inclusion/exclusion from plans for trunk
infrastructure
Table 1 – Infrastructure for inclusion/exclusion from plans for trunk infrastructure
Network
Inclusions for plans for trunk
Exclusions for plans for trunk
infrastructure
infrastructure
Water supply
 water treatment and recycling
 non-trunk infrastructure internal to a
facilities
development or to connect to trunk
infrastructure and provided by
 water sources including dams,
developer
bores, desalination facilities
 bulk water supply infrastructure
 pump stations
owned by state or state entity
 telemetry systems
 reservoirs and other storage
facilities
 trunk mains and associated fittings
(including dual reticulation)
 fire fighting devices
Sewerage
 sewerage treatment facility
 non-trunk infrastructure internal to a
development or to connect to trunk
 sewer release systems
infrastructure and provided by
 manholes
developer
 telemetry systems
 bulk sewerage infrastructure owned
 pump stations
by state or state entity
 trunk mains and associated fittings
Stormwater quantity
 pipes, box culverts, manholes,
 non-trunk infrastructure internal to a
inlets and outlets
development or to connect to trunk
infrastructure and provided by
 detention and retention facilities
developer
 channels and overland flow paths
 all assets in private ownership (eg.
(natural and constructed)
dams, retention basins on private
 bank stabilisation, erosion
property)
protection and revegetation (only
 bulk stormwater infrastructure owned
as a direct result of an increase in
by state or state entity
demand)
Stormwater quality
 riparian corridors
 non-trunk infrastructure internal to a
development or to connect to trunk
 wetlands
infrastructure and provided by
 gross pollutant traps (GPTs)
developer
 stormwater quality improvement
 privately-owned riparian areas
devices (SQIDs)
 bulk stormwater infrastructure owned
 bio-retention facilities
by state or state entity
Roads
 collector and higher order roads
 non-trunk infrastructure internal to a
predominately serving a network
development or to connect to trunk
function
infrastructure and provided by
developer
 road crossings (bridges and
culverts) on collector roads or
 access places, access streets
higher order roads
 street scaping
 standard items associated with the  local area traffic management on
road profile including kerb and
access places and streets (internal
channel, lighting, signage,
infrastructure)
intersections, roundabouts, traffic
lights, on-road cycle lanes, foot
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Network
Public transport
Footpaths and cycle
ways
Land for community
facilities
Public parks
Inclusions for plans for trunk
infrastructure
and cycle paths on the shoulder,
basic verge revegetation including
shade trees, turf and local drainage
 state-controlled roads within urban
areas
 dedicated public transport corridors
and associated infrastructure
 ferry terminals
 bus stops, signs and shelters
 standard items associated with the
construction of these including
culverts and bridges, lighting,
directional and information
signage, surface marking
 land only for community facilities
which allow public access, not
restricted by membership, for
purposes such as youth centres,
senior citizens centre/meeting
halls, council chambers,
neighbourhood centres, meeting
halls libraries, performing arts
centres, museums, art galleries,
community centres, swimming
pools
 works associated with the clearing
of land and connection to services
 parks for formal and informal
recreation and sporting purposes.
 park embellishments including:
 public amenities
 shade structures
 playgrounds, soft fall, safety
fencing
 bollards
 dog off-leash areas
 retaining walls
 access roads and on-site car parks
 footpaths and cycle ways not
included above
 lighting
 drink bubblers and taps
 picnic tables
 beach showers
 line marking
 turf and irrigation (of sporting
fields)
 barbeques
 skate bowl
 boat ramps and fishing platforms –
built by council and open to the
public
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Exclusions for plans for trunk
infrastructure
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public transport assets owned by the
state or a state entity

non-trunk infrastructure internal to a
development or to connect to trunk
infrastructure and provided by
developer
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any land for facilities not controlled
by a local government
any land for facilities that has a
predominant commercial activity, for
example a kiosk
state forestry areas
national park areas
works and associated site works to
make the land suitable for building
purposes
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state forestry areas
national parks
bushland and environmental areas
(areas of these for primary park
purposes may be included)
caravan parks/camping areas
parkland that is dedicated as road
club houses and other buildings
kiosks
areas where general public entry is
limited
sport facilities not open to the public
reefs (artificial or natural)
beach protection areas and jetties
inshore rocks for fishing/diving
public artwork
swimming pools
groynes
life-saving towers
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Network
Inclusions for plans for trunk
infrastructure
 sporting facilities – goal posts,
soccer nets, netball posts, halfcourts, basic spectator seating
 bike racks
 signage
 provision of services (e.g. water,
power)
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Indicative methodology
4.5
(1)
(2)
4.5.1
(1)
Plans for trunk infrastructure
The plans for trunk infrastructure identify the existing and proposed trunk infrastructure
networks intended to service the assumed development at the desired standard of
service stated in the PIP.
The plans for trunk infrastructure are identified in <insert reference to relevant
component of PIP such as maps and tables>.
Trunk infrastructure networks, systems and items
Table 4.5.1.1 broadly outlines the trunk infrastructure networks, systems and items
covered by the PIP.
<Table 4.5.1.1 provides examples of trunk infrastructure items commonly found as part of the
five trunk networks. A local government must review these listed items and amend to reflect
the items identified in the PFTI.>
Table 4.5.1.1—Trunk infrastructure networks, systems and items
Network System
Items
Water
Bulk supply
 Water sources (dams, bores, bulk supply mains,
desalination facilities)
 Raw water mains (including associated pump stations and
fittings)
 Water treatment facilities (including recycled water)
Sewerag
e
Stormwat
er
manage
ment
Distribution
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Reservoirs and storage facilities
treatment facilities)
Rechlorination facilities
Associated monitoring systems
Distribution mains generally ≥ XX mm diameter
Associated pump stations and fittings
Associated monitoring and control systems
Fire fighting devices
Reticulation
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Rising mains generally ≥ XX mm diameter
Gravity sewers generally ≥ XX mm diameter
Associated pump stations, manholes and fittings
Odour and corrosion control systems
Associated monitoring and control systems
Sewerage
treatment
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Sewerage treatment plants
Storage facilities
Release systems
Associated monitoring and control systems
Quantity
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Natural waterways
Overland flow paths/channels (natural and constructed)
Piped drainage (including pipes, culverts, manholes, inlets
and outlets) Exclude items that have been included in the
road network.
Detention and retention facilities
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Network
System
Quality
Items
 Stormwater Quality Infrastructure Devices (SQIDs)
 Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)
 Wetlands
 Riparian corridors
 Bio-retention facilities
 Bank stabilisation, erosion protection and revegetation
Transport
Local
government and
state controlled
roads (separately
identified)
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Arterial, sub-arterial and major collector roads
State controlled roads
Associated intersections, traffic lights, lighting, bridges,
culverts, kerb and channel, local road drainage, pedestrian
footpaths and cycleways (within the road reserve), on road
cycleways, basic revegetation.
Public transport
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Bus stops and shelters
Ferry terminals
Dedicated public transport corridors and associated
infrastructure
Off-road
pathways
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Cycleways and pedestrian pathways not within the road
reserve
Associated lighting, culverts, bridges, directional and
information signage, surface marking
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Public
parks
and land
for
communi
ty
facilities
4.5.2
Public parks

Land, works and embellishments for local, district and local
government–wide parks for formal and informal recreation
and sporting purposes.
Other community
facilities
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Land and basic works associated with the clearing of land
and connection to services
Plans for trunk infrastructure
(1)
Plans identifying the existing and future trunk infrastructure, as well as the service
catchments, for each infrastructure network are shown in Part 3 – Maps and Schedules
of Works on the following maps:
Map/s: XX to XX – Plans for trunk water supply infrastructure
Map/s: XX to XX – Plans for trunk sewerage infrastructure
Map/s: XX to XX – Plans for trunk stormwater infrastructure
Map/s: XX to XX – Plans for trunk transport infrastructure
Map/s: XX to XX – Plans for trunk public parks and land for community facilities infrastructure
4.5.3
Trunk infrastructure networks not provided within the PIA
<This optional section will only be used if a local government can justify the inclusion of areas
within the PIA that are not serviced by all trunk infrastructure networks.>
(1)
Not all premises within the PIA will be serviced by all networks of trunk infrastructure.
Those areas not serviced are shown on map / table/s XX in Part 3 – Maps and
Schedules of Works.
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4.5.4
(1)
(2)
(3)
Schedule of works
Tables 4.5.4.1 to 4.5.4.X – Maps XX identify the existing and future trunk infrastructure
items to service anticipated growth. The maps are supported by additional information
shown in Schedules of Works.
The included schedules of works for future assets identify the estimated cost of each
asset, the service catchment(s) to which it relates and the assumed time of completion.
These dates relate to the assumed timing of development. The location of these future
assets are cross referenced and identified in the plans for trunk infrastructure.
The full schedule of works, including details of existing and future trunk infrastructure, is
provided as extrinsic material.
<The future trunk infrastructure items can be summarised (i.e. by project association) in the
schedules of works provided they share common delivery timing. However, where a local
government summarises items in its schedules of works, it should provide as much detailed
as is available in the extrinsic material.>
4.5.4.1
(1)
(2)
(3)
<Insert relevant network> schedule of works
Table 4.5.4.1 identifies the future <insert relevant network> trunk infrastructure to
service assumed growth.
The schedule of works for future assets identifies the estimated cost of each asset, the
service catchment(s) to which it relates and the assumed time of completion. The
location of these future assets are cross referenced and identified in the plans for trunk
infrastructure.
The full schedule of works, including details of existing and future trunk infrastructure, is
provided as extrinsic material.
<The future trunk infrastructure items can be summarised (i.e. by project association) in the
schedules of works provided they share common delivery timing. However, where a local
government summarises items in its schedules of works, it should still provide the detailed list
(including costs) as extrinsic material.>
Table 4.5.4.1.2—<Insert relevant network> schedule of works for future infrastructure
Map Item Future infrastructure asset
Total $
Estimated year of
no.
ID
description
completion
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