Manufacturing Facilities in Moreton Bay
Narangba Innovation Precinct is Moreton Bay's manufacturing heartland. Council's investment arm reports it contributes $1.287 billion in output and hosts more than 200 businesses. The planning scheme consolidates high impact industry east of the Bruce Highway at Narangba and medium impact industry west of the highway, with lighter industry and service trades at Caboolture and other enterprise areas.
What Moreton Bay means for your manufacturing project
Matching the process to the precinct is the first design decision. A temporary local planning instrument over Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) means new Special industry is not supported there, so higher-impact processes need careful checking. For growing manufacturers, Corporate Park East at Caboolture offers about 40 ha of usable land with lots from 1,000 m² to 10 ha and 24-hour general industry use.
Planning and site schedule: Moreton Bay
| Council | City of Moreton Bay (Moreton Bay Regional Council) |
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| Planning scheme | Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 (MBRC Planning Scheme) |
| Industrial zones / precincts | Industry zone – Light industry precinct; Industry zone – Mixed industry and business precinct; Industry zone – Restricted industry precinct |
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| Nearest Builtwise office | about 55 km straight line from the Capalaba (Brisbane) office |
Design checklist
- Process flow
- Building shape and doors set by the production line and material movement.
- Utilities
- Power, air, water, gas and extraction planned with space and structural support.
- Floor
- Slab for machinery loads, with joints, falls and finishes suited to the process.
- Hygiene and wash-down
- Finishes and drainage for food or clean processes where required.
- Fire and hazards
- Sprinkler triggers and hazardous goods requirements identified early.
Manufacturing in Moreton Bay: questions
Where should a manufacturer build in Moreton Bay?
It depends on the process impact. The planning scheme puts high impact industry east of the Bruce Highway at Narangba and medium impact industry to the west, while Caboolture's enterprise areas suit low impact industry. Corporate Park East at Caboolture offers new lots with 24-hour general industry use.
Can you build a factory with offices at the front?
Yes. A Class 8 production area with an attached Class 5 office and amenities is a common combination; each part meets the requirements for its class.
Price your manufacturing project in Moreton Bay
Send the lot address, the rough size and what the building is for. We check the zoning and approval pathway, suggest the structure that suits and come back with a budget range.
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