The Sunshine Coast Airport Priority Development Area (PDA) was declared on 28 July 2023. The PDA covers almost 460 hectares of land in Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast. The Airport is a key domestic and international gateway to the region.

The Airport has been identified in ShapingSEQ 2023 as major enabling infrastructure to support the northern gateway regional economic cluster and contributes to the continued economic growth of the Sunshine Coast region. Development in the PDA will support the growth and expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport

The development scheme will provide for uses that can capitalise on the proximity to direct export markets to support the creation of a modern competitive airport precinct servicing staff, passengers, visitors and residents.

To find out more about the Sunshine Coast Airport PDA click here.

Development scheme

A development scheme is the regulatory document which assists with planning, carrying out, promoting, coordinating and controlling land development within the PDA.

The Sunshine Coast Airport PDA Development Scheme came into effect on 27 September 2024.

Engagement

The Sunshine Coast Airport PDA proposed Development Scheme was publicly notified between 26 June 2024 and 8 August 2024.

Over 200 submissions from industry and the local community. A summary of submissions made during the submissions period and all amendments made to the development scheme in response to these submissions is outlined in the submissions report.

How do I find out more?

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions on this page for more information.

You can also contact the EDQ team by email at contact@edq.qld.gov.au or call on (07) 3452 7880 (business hours 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday).