Scenic Precinct, Springfield, Queensland (2020/8651)
We have prepared the information below to help you make a submission. If you have any questions, email Info@SaveWoogarooForest.com.au
Important information:
The process being applied to assess the Scenic Precinct development application is different to the standard process managed by the Federal Environment Department.
For this case, public commenting on this stage is being managed by the project proponent, Springfield City Group. To view the proposed plans and impacts, download the documentation here (note, it’s a very long document!): Saunders Havill
Key points to note:
- Submissions can be emailed to scenic@springfieldqld.au
- Written submissions can be sent to: Scenic Precinct Development, PO Box 4167, Springfield QLD 4300
- Closing date for submissions is 5pm 17 December 2025
- Each person/entity can only send in one submission each
- You MUST state in your submission that this is a controlled action!
You may also wish to include our elected representatives on your submission.
- Federal - Member for Oxley, Milton Dick - Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au
- State - Member for Jordan, Charise Mullen - jordan@parliament.qld.gov.au
- Local - Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding mayor@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- Ipswich City Council Division 2 Councillors Paul Tully paul.tully@ipswich.qld.gov.au and Nicole Jonic Nicole.jonic@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- Senator Larissa Waters senator.waters@aph.gov.au
- EPCB queensland.south.assessments@dcceew.gov.au
Draft template
Below is a template you may follow when making a submission. Copy this info and adapt with your own words.
Send to scenic@springfieldqld.au
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[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]
[SUBURB AND POSTCODE]
[TODAY’S DATE}
To: Springfield City Group
PO Box 4167, Springfield QLD 4300
To whom it may concern,
REF: EPBC case number 2020/8651
[Introduction/overview]
Quoting Saunders Havill's latest ecological report:
The Scenic Precinct project area occupies a total land area of 24.20 ha and the entirety of this area is considered to contain ‘critical habitat’ for the Koala, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater. The refined proposal area will result in the clearing of 24.20 ha containing critical habitat for the Koala, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot.
The project will result in the removal and functional loss of ‘critical habitat’ for Koala that has the potential to have a ‘significant impact’ on the species based on utilisation of the site by Koalas and knowledge of their broader population dynamics.
However, contemporary field surveys and wildlife remotely piloted aircraft thermal surveys detected the presence of Grey-headed Flying-foxes within and surrounding the referral area. In addition, the presence of eucalypt dominated vegetation communities provides suitable foraging habitat for the species particularly during winter flowering events.
Under the EPBC Act, the Swift Parrot is listed as ‘critically endangered.’ An assessment of foraging habitat values within the referral area identified the presence of preferred foraging species listed under the National Recovery Plan for the Swift Parrot including Corymbia citriodora and Eucalyptus tereticornis. The proposal will result in the removal of preferred foraging species and as such, a significant residual impact is anticipated.
Under the EPBC Act, the Regent Honeyeater is listed as ‘critically endangered.’ An assessment of foraging habitat values within the referral area identified the presence of preferred foraging species listed under the National Recovery Plan for the Regent Honeyeater including Corymbia citriodora and supporting species Eucalyptus fibrosa. The proposal will result in the removal of preferred foraging species and as such, a significant residual impact is anticipated.
[Write anything else you know about the area in question and why you think it should not be developed. If you believe species exist in this forest that are currently listed as being under threat under the EPBC Act, then you have to add a line mentioning that this is a controlled action. See example below:]
This proposed action is a controlled action and should be rejected!
[Other information you believe the developer needs to be aware of]
[This could be existing developments in the area/existing deforestation/ how the wildlife has nowhere to go, the negative impact the recent sewer upgrade along Opossum Creek has had on the forest and so on]
[It doesn’t hurt to insert a photo or two or perhaps a map. Just make sure you don’t make the document too large.]
[Conclusion]
[Any final words you may have]
Yours sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
