FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Scenic Precinct, Springfield, Queensland (EPBC2020/8651)
The following notice is published pursuant to section 95B(2) of the EPBC Act.
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 51 on SP242316, part of Lot 1 on RP863336 and part of Lot 50 on SP242316 located at Springfield College Drive, Springfield, Queensland (EPBC 2020/8651).
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), Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) and Collared Delma (Delma torquata).
The Preliminary Documentation for the proposal was published and public comments were sought between Thursday the 27th November to Saturday the 9th January 2026. A total of 192 comments were received. The period for public comment has now closed.
A copy of the Preliminary Documentation and a summary of the comments received will be available for public viewing for a period of 20 business days from Wednesday the 21st October to Tuesday the 17th November 2026 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@nationalepa.gov.au, and quote EPBC 2020/8651).
The documentation can also be downloaded below:
Scenic Precinct PD EPBC
Scenic Submissions Response Report
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.
