Demolition guides
Commercial demolition in Queensland needs approvals and notices before any machine starts. These guides cover the steps that set a demolition program. They include the WorkSafe Queensland demolition licence, Toowoomba Regional Council's building works application and the extra assessment for heritage and character places, and five days' written notice for structures six metres or higher. They also cover asbestos identification before demolition and disconnecting services. Then they cover what happens to the material: recycled concrete attracts no Queensland waste levy, while landfilled waste does. Sources include the Building Act 1975, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, WorkSafe Queensland's Demolition Work Code of Practice 2021 and Toowoomba Regional Council.
Published guides
Demolishing a building in the Toowoomba Region: approvals, heritage overlays and bonds
Demolition approval in Toowoomba: building works approval, council bonds, heritage and character DAs, asbestos surveys, disconnections and timelines.
How much does demolition cost in Toowoomba? House, commercial and strip-out
Demolition cost in Toowoomba for 2026: house, commercial and strip-out prices per m², asbestos, disconnections, council fees and recycling savings.
Pre-demolition checklist for project and facility managers
A pre demolition checklist for Queensland PMs and facilities staff: approvals, asbestos, hazardous materials, services, neighbours, traffic and handover.
Guides in this topic
- What licence does a demolition contractor need in Queensland?
- Do I need council approval to demolish a building in Toowoomba?
- When must demolition be notified to WorkSafe Queensland?
- What has to happen to asbestos before demolition starts?
- Who disconnects electricity, gas, water and sewer before demolition?
- How much demolition material can be recycled, and how does the waste levy apply?
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