Message from the Premier

It is not often that a Government puts a lot of effort into a project that it hopes will never be used, but the Brisbane CBD Emergency Plan is just such a project.

The Plan has been developed to ensure that there is a well co-ordinated response to a threat or emergency in our CBD.

Everyday tens of thousands of workers, shoppers and tourists move through our capital city's main streets. Should an emergency or natural disaster occur this plan will ensure that we are as organised as possible to protect people, respond to the emergency and ensure recovery efforts start as soon as possible.

I want to congratulate all of the Government agencies and their staff who have worked closely with Brisbane City Council and QR to develop the Brisbane CBD Emergency Plan. A project team from the Queensland Police Service has lead this process, working collaboratively with the Departments of the Premier and Cabinet, Transport, Main Roads, Emergency Services, Communities, Education, and Queensland Health.

The plan recognises the responsibilities of all government agencies and stakeholders in responding to an emergency incident and in providing relief to the community. It also recognises that the community can play a significant role in preparing for such an event by having their own personal emergency arrangements in place.

We'll continue to update the plan as our city continues to grow to ensure we are always ready to quickly react and respond in the event of a crisis or emergency incident in our CBD.

This plan has been produced to ensure that we can continue with business as usual in our dynamic city, with the confidence that measures are in place to guarantee that we can minimise the risks and impacts associated with a major emergency incident.

Peter Beattie MP
Premier and Minister for Trade

Note: Premier's message is currently under review with a revised message from Premier Anna Bligh to be issued in the near future.