Resumptions

When the government or your local council needs land for projects like new roads, schools, or other public works, property resumptions, also known as compulsory acquisitions, take place and people find that they have to surrender their property in return for compensation. But what if they want your property? When this is the case, everything…

As the Gold Coast’s planned road-widening projects proceed, many local homeowners, particularly those along Christine Avenue in Burleigh Heads, are facing uncertainty. According to recent reports, resumptions may have an impact on hundreds of properties in the area, which has residents concerned about the future of their homes. The council’s long-term infrastructure plans to reduce…

The Queensland Government has released new draft alignment maps for the Sunshine Coast Rail Line, giving residents their clearest picture yet of where the proposed route may run. For property owners, these maps signal whether their land may be affected by future planning controls, development restrictions, or potential compulsory acquisition as the project progresses. Stretching…

The Bruce Highway Caboolture section carries thousands of Queenslanders every day, linking Brisbane with the Sunshine Coast and far beyond. For people living and working in and around Caboolture, upcoming highway upgrades will deliver safer travel, reduce time stuck in traffic, and create stronger roads that can withstand Queensland’s wild weather conditions. However, progress doesn’t…

If you’ve recently received notice that your land may be resumed or if you’re worried it could happen, it’s natural to feel uncertain.  Land resumption in Queensland is a legal process that allows the government to acquire private property, including freehold land, for public purposes. However, while the process is legal, it is not limitless.…

The idea of losing your land to the government is unsettling. Many Queensland property owners are unaware that under certain circumstances, the government does have the legal right to take land for public purposes, such as constructing roads, schools, or other infrastructure projects. This process is called resumption (also known as compulsory acquisition), and while…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has released a revised route for Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative, which is also referred to as the Moreton Motorway. This updated plan has implications for residents in and around Elimbah. It marks a turning point in a process that has spanned over a…

A notice about resumption of property may come as a shock and you will have a lot of questions that need to be answered. Whether it’s for a new highway, railway expansion or public infrastructure project like a hospital or school, the property resumption process can be complex and stressful. What’s most important is understanding…

The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA), also known as the Moreton Motorway, is a new infrastructure initiative designed to alleviate traffic congestion between North Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Stage 4 of the project focuses on the northernmost section of the motorway and will connect Beerburrum to Moodlu. Here’s what you need to know about…

The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA), also known as the Moreton Motorway, is aimed at reducing congestion and catering to the future traffic demands of South East Queensland. Divided into four stages, the project is currently focused on community consultation and planning for Stages 3 and 4. Take a closer look at the details of…