INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Springfield Residential Development, Springfield, Queensland (EPBC2019/8575)
Cherish Enterprises Pty Ltdis seeking approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) to develop a residential subdivision in Springfield, Queensland (EPBC 2019/8575).
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), Macadamia Nut (Macadamia integrifolia), Shaggy-leaved Coleus (Coleus habrophyllus), Angle-stemmed Myrtle (Gossia gonoclada) and Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Threatened Ecological Community.
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 20 business days from Friday 13th February to Thursday the 12th of March 2026. 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 2019/8575).
The documentation can also be downloaded using the below links:
Part Ai:
Part Aii:
Part Aiii:
Part B:
Written submissions should be directed to: Springfield Residential Development, 9 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006.
Email submissions should be directed to: epbc@springfieldresidential.com
All comments must be received by 5pm AEST Thursday the 12th of March 2026. For digital submissions, please ensure any attachments are no more than 30 MB in size. 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.
