Musjid Complex PROJECT FUNDING Proposal
Alhamdulillah the Brisbane Islamic Centre (BIC) has commenced and completed initial works on it’s site at 161 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains. Brisbane. These works included vegetation clearing and earthworks.
The 10-acre land acquisition and above works have largely been funded by generous donors and by members of the community to a total of approximately $3.5 million. The property has been donated (Waqf) and is held in a trust entity and is unencumbered.
The project is now entering its next phase Insha-Allah with actual construction of the building itself to commence by October 2021.
The commencement date, progress and the success of the project is dependent on the Centre final Operation works approval from Council and receiving your financial support.
In summary Insha-Allah the way forward is as follows:
At end of Year 1 construction, you may continue you contribution or make a few choices
The 10-acre land acquisition and above works have largely been funded by generous donors and by members of the community to a total of approximately $3.5 million. The property has been donated (Waqf) and is held in a trust entity and is unencumbered.
The project is now entering its next phase Insha-Allah with actual construction of the building itself to commence by October 2021.
The commencement date, progress and the success of the project is dependent on the Centre final Operation works approval from Council and receiving your financial support.
In summary Insha-Allah the way forward is as follows:
- The entire Musjid Complex project (including land and earthworks) + building construction is estimated to be $20-22 million.
- Construction of the Musjid building itself is estimated at $18 million.
- Estimated construction period to be 3 years.
- Funding required per year for each of the 3 years is $6.3 million.
- Ongoing donations can be from $50 to $2500 per month to be committed over 12 months by way of a bank debit order. During the initial 12-month period, should your financial circumstances change, you will be at liberty to opt out of the debit order arrangement at any time.
- This strategy of a regular donation rather than a lump sum will allow us to plan forward and meet our funding targets.
- Should you be in a position to make a lump sum Donation, that will also be appreciated.
- The following table provides a recommendation of how you can assist the project in achieving its target for the first year.
- Donation formats are NOT limited to this table, they may be smaller or larger amounts OR made in 1 lump sum, OR donors may choose to make weekly payments.
- Please feel free to discuss other options that best suits you with any of our committee members.
- We also welcome donations in kind, such as building material, labor, other personal, professional or business expertise.
At end of Year 1 construction, you may continue you contribution or make a few choices
- either continue on a similar basis as the previous year for a further 12 months
- increase or decrease their donations
- for whatever reason to stop their contributions.
Proposed Funding Strategy
Number of Donors |
Monthly contribution |
Annual contribution |
Total raised |
50 |
$2000 |
$24000 |
$ 1200 000 |
100 |
$1000 |
$12000 |
$ 1200 000 |
250 |
$500 |
$6000 |
$ 1500 000 |
500 |
$250 |
$3000 |
$ 1500 000 |
500 |
$100 |
$1200 |
$600 000 |
1000 |
$50 |
$600 |
$ 600 000 |
Total per year |
$ 6 600 000 |
Historical Project timeline
This timeline summary briefly outlines the project from inception through to construction commencement soon Insha-Allah.
Project Timeline |
Achieved |
2007 |
Brisbane Islamic Centre entity established |
2008 |
Property at 161 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains acquired. |
2008 - 2012 |
Preparatory work for Development Approval Application. Lodged in December 2012. |
10 July 2015 |
Application declined by Brisbane City Council |
20 July 2015 |
Appeal lodged in the Planning and Environmental Court |
16 December 2016 |
Development Application Approval granted by the Court |
30 June 2017 |
Vegetation and Earthworks Approval granted |
December 2017 - August 2018 |
Vegetation cleared and earthworks completed |
August 2018 - March 2019 |
Architectural and concept design Consultants preparing plans for Building Approval |
Value |
Minor change Approval granted by Planning and Environmental Court |
July 2021 |
Awaiting Final operational works from the Council for building operational works to commence |
Final Building Approval to be submitted |
Building Construction Timeline
Planned building works over a period of 3 years Insha-Allah
Timeline |
Projected works |
Year 1 |
Basement Car Park Ground Floor
|
Year 2 |
Second floor
|
Year 3 |
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