INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Peninsula Precinct, Springfield, Queensland (EPBC2020/8629)
Springfield City Group Pty Ltd is seeking approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) to develop a mixed-use precinct on Lot 163 on SP303741 located at Brookwater Drive, Springfield, Queensland (EPBC 2020/8629).
The proposed development was determined a controlled action under the EPBC Act with assessment by Preliminary Documentation. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A of the EPBC Act), including the Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) (combined populations of QLD, NSW and ACT), Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus), Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) and Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia).
In accordance with section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, public comments are now invited on the Preliminary Documentation for the proposed development for a period of 15 business days from Wednesday 26th November to Tuesday the 16th of December 2025. Hard copies of the Preliminary Documentation will be available at each of the following locations:
Ipswich City Council – Ground Floor, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich, QLD 4305
State Library of Queensland – Stanley Place, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – John Gorton Building, King Edward Terraces, Parkes ACT 2601. (Please arrange a viewing by contacting EPBC.Referrals@dcceew.gov.au, and quote EPBC 2020/8629).
The documentation can also be downloaded here:
Written submissions should be directed to: Peninsula Precinct Development, PO Box 4167, Springfield, Queensland 4300.
Email submissions should be directed to: peninsula@springfieldqld.au
All comments must be received by 5pm AEST Tuesday the 16th of December 2025. Persons with special needs (e.g. for whom English is a second language or who have vision impairment) may contact Saunders Havill for assistance on 07 3251 9444.
