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Youngs Crossing Upgrade Reaches Bridge Milestone in Joyner

The Youngs Crossing upgrade in Joyner has reached a new construction milestone, with the first of 83 precast concrete girders installed for the flood-resilient bridge as the project approaches its halfway point.

More than 20,000 vehicles use Youngs Crossing each day, making the corridor an important part of the South East Queensland road network. The existing crossing has also been affected by flooding, with closures contributing to delays, diversions and congestion on surrounding roads.

The wider upgrade extends for more than one kilometre from Protheroe Road to Dayboro Road. It includes an approximately 200-metre, four-lane bridge west of the existing road crossing, three signalised intersections and improved pedestrian and active transport connections.

Youngs Crossing Upgrade Enters Girder Installation Stage

The precast girders will form the foundation of the new bridge deck, with deliveries continuing over the coming weeks.

Some measure up to 27 metres long and are expected to arrive intermittently over about five weeks. Each will be transported under escort at night via Dayboro Road through Old Petrie Town before being lifted into position by crane during daylight hours.

During August, crews will begin low-impact site set-up and preparation activities from 5:30 am. Once the girders arrive, crane installation is scheduled to begin from 6:30 am.

The size of the loads will create some traffic impacts during transportation. Oversize and over-mass vehicle movements will therefore be scheduled during off-peak traffic periods where possible.

Youngs Crossing upgrade — Photo Credit: Supplied

August Works Continue Around Joyner

Girder installation forms part of a wider program of construction activity continuing through August.

Saturday and early morning concrete works are scheduled on the western side of Youngs Crossing Road. Saturday activities are expected between 7 am and 3 pm and include steel fixing, formwork and concrete surface cutting.

Other scheduled work includes retaining wall formwork and reinforcement, underground service and pit installation on Protheroe Road and Dayboro Road, intersection and traffic signal works, earthworks around the bridge, telecommunications commissioning and vegetation management.

Some work will also take place at night where required for safety and to maintain traffic flow. Nearby residents and businesses will be notified when out-of-hours installation activities may affect them.

Traffic Controls Remain Along Youngs Crossing Road

A temporary 40 km/h speed limit remains in place along Youngs Crossing Road while construction continues. Electronic message signs are positioned at locations along the project corridor and will be updated as works progress.

Motorists may experience delays and are required to follow traffic signage and instructions around the work zone.

Public access to Youngs Crossing Park and the waterhole remains unavailable during construction of the new bridge and road for safety reasons.

Seymour Whyte is the principal contractor for the project. Construction activities remain subject to weather and construction conditions, with completion expected in late 2027.

Published 5-August-2026

Mango Hill Family’s Landmark Property To Make Way For New Housing After Nearly 60 Years

A Mango Hill property owned by one family for almost 60 years is set to make way for a new residential community, marking the end of a long chapter for a site that has become well known to locals.

Read: Meyers Circuit Site Set For 117-Home Development In Mango Hill

The Kinsellas Road West property, held by the Buchanan family since it was purchased as farmland six decades ago, has been acquired by Brisbane developer Chapter Two. The site is expected to be developed into about 56 homesites.

For Paul and Edith Buchanan, the move marks the next chapter in a long connection with Mango Hill. In more recent years, the property gained a following for its miniature railway, built by Paul Buchanan, which attracted neighbours, train enthusiasts, and visitors.

The railway’s story is not ending, however. As part of the agreement, the locomotives, tracks and scenery will be relocated to the family’s new property, allowing the attraction to continue in a new location.

New Chapter For A Familiar Property

Kinsellas Rise (Photo credit: Chapter Two)

The Buchanan family said the agreement followed a relationship established with Chapter Two after a neighbouring property was acquired by the developer in 2021. That land later became the 22-lot Kinsellas Rise estate. When the family decided earlier this year that the time was right to move on from their remaining land, they approached Chapter Two, citing confidence built through their previous dealings.

Chapter Two co-founder Oliver Bagheri said the project would help meet demand for new housing in Mango Hill while preserving the miniature railway by relocating it to the Buchanan family’s new property.

The project is the latest addition to Chapter Two’s pipeline in Mango Hill. The developer has secured five residential development sites in the suburb over the past five years and recently lodged plans for Avela, a proposed $100 million community comprising 116 townhomes.

Read: Avela Adds to Mango Hill’s Growing Housing Pipeline With $100-M Townhouse Proposal

While the property’s future will look very different, its miniature railway became one of Mango Hill Village’s best-known private attractions. For years, the garden attraction drew neighbours, visitors and train enthusiasts, becoming one of Mango Hill Village’s most recognisable private features.

With the railway preparing for a fresh start and plans progressing for a new neighbourhood, another piece of Mango Hill’s history is set to enter a new phase.

Published 4-August-2026

Major Murrumba Downs Wastewater Upgrades To Support Moreton Bay’s Growing Communities

Communities surrounding North Lakes are among those set to benefit from a series of upgrades at Unitywater’s Murrumba Downs Wastewater Treatment Plant, as the utility expands infrastructure to support growth across Moreton Bay.

The treatment plant services approximately 187,000 homes and businesses in Dakabin, Griffin, Kallangur, Mango Hill and Murrumba Downs, as well as Bray Park, Joyner, Lawnton and Strathpine. It processes around 25 megalitres of wastewater each day—the equivalent of about 5.5 million toilet flushes.

The upgrades are part of Unitywater’s $500 million renewals and replacements program, which is aimed at strengthening water and wastewater infrastructure throughout its service region.

Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Mike Basterfield said the works included a range of improvements designed to support the plant’s ongoing operation.

The project involves refurbishing the plant’s bioreactor, replacing aeration diffusers that supply oxygen to microorganisms used in the treatment process, upgrading a cloth media filter tank and constructing a new aeration tank to improve biological treatment.

Upstream of the treatment plant, crews have also installed a 16-metre-high barometric loop—a distinctive U-shaped structure that uses gravity and atmospheric pressure to maintain efficient wastewater flow.

According to Unitywater, the new structure will increase pumping efficiency while helping reduce odour and the risk of blockages in the wastewater network.

Mr Basterfield said the crane lift also drew the attention of children from nearby Green Leaves Early Learning Centre, who later visited the site dressed in miniature high-visibility safety vests.

The barometric loop was installed by Dormway earlier this year, while Downer is delivering the remaining works. The full program is expected to be completed by November 2026.

Published 1-Aug-2026

Mt Maria College Reveals New Crest Ahead of 2027 Name Change

Mt Maria College has revealed the crest that will represent the Petrie school when it becomes St Marcellin Catholic College. The new identity marks the next stage of a transition announced by the college, following two years of consultation with students, parents and staff.

The college announced in April that it will formally adopt the St Marcellin Catholic College name in January 2027. Planning will continue throughout the remainder of 2026.

New signage, branding and uniforms will form part of the transition. The college previously said uniform changes would be phased in to avoid extra costs for families. It also indicated that the existing college colours would remain largely unchanged.

Principal Kerry Maher said the identity would support the college’s future direction while retaining values already established within the school community.

New name strengthens Marist identity

St Marcellin Catholic College will take its name from St Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers. His approach to education centred on young people, faith, compassion and personal relationships, and those principles already shape its work with students.

Maher said the new name gives the school a clearer identity and expresses its Marist character more directly. She also linked the change to student growth, wellbeing and strong learning outcomes.

The school’s Marist values include family spirit, simplicity, presence, love of work and care for people who need support. Those values would play a greater role in shaping the school’s future.

Crest links faith, heritage and place

The new crest places a cross at the centre of the design, representing Jesus Christ and the school’s Catholic identity. A heart represents the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, while the Auspice Maria symbolises Mary’s protection. The emblem also reflects the college’s Marist identity.

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An Indigenous Bunya Pine acknowledges the history and heritage of the local Gubbi Gubbi people. The symbol gives the crest a clear connection to the Petrie area.

A lantern represents the call for members of the school community to bring light to others through their actions.

The motto, “Lead by Example”, appears beneath the crest. It draws on 1 Timothy 4:12 and encourages students to show leadership through the way they speak, live and serve.

Mt Maria and Kolbe histories will remain

The transition will not erase the school’s earlier identities. The school will continue to recognise the history of Mt Maria College and the former Kolbe College. Both names form part of the college community’s history in Petrie.

During Catholic Education Week, the college shared material from Kolbe College’s foundation year with Brisbane Catholic Education. It also shared a 25-year celebration publication featuring the Kolbe College and Mt Maria College logos together.

Student programs set to continue

The college has also emphasised that its central work with students will remain unchanged. It will continue to offer academic and vocational pathways for different interests and post-school goals. These include university preparation, industry experience and mixed learning options.

Programs named by the college include the Scholars Program, Industry Recruits, STEM Innovators, Inquiry Learning and the Integrated Learning and Pathways Program.

Career education will continue across Years 7 to 12. Sport, instrumental music, student leadership and pastoral programs will also remain.

The school also plans to retain camps, retreats, work experience, excursions and industry visits. Arts opportunities include the college band, vocal group, dance troupe and the Luminaire Art Extension Program. Students will also continue to take part in representative sport and community service initiatives.

The school said its staff would keep focusing on knowing students individually and helping them build confidence, skills and purpose.

Consultation shaped the decision

Parents, students and staff took part in consultations during 2024 and 2025. According to the college, participants wanted continued improvement, a strong sense of purpose and an identity that would support students into the future. The feedback also showed support for high expectations in learning and a strong focus on student wellbeing.

Published 30-July-2026

Milly Brings Matilda’s Legacy To Petrie

A nine-metre kangaroo has hopped into Petrie, with Milly now standing proudly at The Mill Water Park and Play Space as a new local landmark for City of Moreton Bay.

The giant replica of Matilda, the mascot of the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games, has been named Milly in honour of the old Mill site, now known as Moreton Bay Central. The sculpture sits beside the future Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, linking one of the city’s best-known family destinations with its sporting future.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said Milly represents both the city’s history and its role in the road to Brisbane 2032.

“Forty-four years ago, Matilda announced Queensland to the world. Today, her spirit returns,” Mayor Flannery said.

“Milly will stand here as a proud, daily reminder of the role our City continues to play in shaping the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and I hope she inspires the next generation of local athletes to set their sights on competing in 2032.”

A family gift with a second life

Milly was generously donated to the community by the O’Keeffe family, giving the much-loved sculpture a new home in Moreton Bay.

For creator David Joffe of Natureworks, the project was about preserving something familiar and giving it another chapter in the public eye.

“We didn’t just build a giant kangaroo — we helped save an Australian icon and give it a new life for future generations,” Mr Joffe said.

“Rather than disappearing into storage or being lost forever, she’s now part of a community Playground where families and children can enjoy her every day.”

Artist impression of the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre

Mr Joffe said the project was “a fantastic example of recycling in the best possible way”, with the sculpture now able to be enjoyed rather than forgotten.

A local icon with a story to tell

1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games gold medallist Robert de Castella also welcomed Milly’s arrival, saying Matilda was unforgettable for many Australians.

Matilda at the 1982 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Photo Credit: NFSA

“You could not miss her. She was the face of those Games, and for a lot of us she is the first thing we picture when we think back to 1982,” Mr de Castella said.

“What those Games did was show a generation of Queensland kids that the world would come to us, and that we belonged on that stage.”

He said the sculpture’s new home was especially meaningful with the Brisbane 2032 Games approaching.

“There will be young athletes running around this park today who could be competing in 2032, so this is a really exciting day.”

For Moreton Bay families, Milly adds a touch of nostalgia, a strong local talking point, and a playful landmark for children visiting one of the city’s favourite community spaces.

Published 24-July-2026

Meyers Circuit Site Set For 117-Home Development In Mango Hill

Photo Credit: QLD Gov/Azure Development Group

Plans for Mango Hill housing have advanced, with 117 apartments and townhouses set for an underused Meyers Circuit site near the suburb’s train station.

The 1.5-hectare former Department of Transport and Main Roads site will be divided between two residential projects expected to accommodate more than 200 people.

Coast2Bay Housing Group will develop 56 one, two and three-bedroom apartments for people eligible for affordable housing. The apartment component will occupy a 3,000-square-metre section of the site and include 68 resident and visitor car parks.

Plans also provide for communal indoor and outdoor areas facing Meyers Circuit. The apartments will be contained in a single five-storey complex as part of the wider residential development.

Coast2Bay intends the project to provide affordable rental options for essential workers and local residents seeking to live closer to employment, schools, services and everyday facilities.

Townhouses Planned For Homebuyers

Azure Development Group will build 61 three and four-bedroom townhouses on the adjoining 1.2-hectare section of the property. The townhouses are intended for build-to-sell homebuyers.

The developer identified the site’s access to public transport, retail, employment areas and education options as features supporting the project. The Mango Hill development will also form part of Azure’s northern corridor housing pipeline.

Together, the apartment and townhouse projects will create a mix of housing types near Mango Hill train station. The site is also close to North Lakes Shopping Centre, Mango Hill State School and the wider North Lakes precinct.

Photo Credit: QLD Gov/ Coast2Bay Housing Group

Construction Planned From Late 2027

Construction on both projects is planned to begin in late 2027, subject to the required approvals. Homes across the two developments are expected to be completed by late 2028.

The site has been underused since 2017 and was previously used for rail-related works. It has now been declared a Provisional Priority Development Area to accelerate planning, assessment and housing delivery processes.

Economic Development Queensland is leading the Land Activation Program, which identifies underused government-owned land that may be suitable for housing and works with agencies and industry to bring sites forward for development.

Since the program began in February 2026, market submissions have been assessed for 191 sites involving 25 agencies across 23 local government areas. The Mango Hill site will now move through approvals, contracts and delivery before construction begins.

Published 22-July-2026

Narangba Residents Invited To Comment On Precinct Plans

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Narangba residents will be able to comment on proposed changes to the Narangba Innovation Precinct, including future industrial development and a proposed air quality assessment policy.

Public consultation on Major Planning Scheme Amendment No. 5 – Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) will run from 27 July to 24 August 2026.

The proposal applies to the industrial precinct on the eastern side of the Bruce Highway. Residents can also review and comment on the proposed Planning Scheme Policy – Air Quality Impact Assessment during the same period.

Community Feedback Opens In Narangba

The amendment and its supporting documents will be available through the Your Say Moreton Bay website, where feedback can be submitted before consultation closes.

The proposal seeks to establish a long-term planning position for Special and High Impact Industry within a designated section of the existing precinct.

It would not expand the Narangba Innovation Precinct’s overall footprint. Instead, the amendment would provide planning provisions for industrial businesses already operating in the designated area and for future development applications.

City of Moreton Bay says the proposal could support nearly 600 additional Special and High Impact Industry jobs and contribute $129 million to the local economy.

More than 3,000 jobs in Special and High Impact Industry are already located within the precinct.

Map showing the Narangba precinct study area — Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

Cumulative Impacts Form Part Of Assessment

Future development would be considered through a whole-of-precinct assessment approach.

This would require potential impacts from a proposed development to be considered alongside existing emissions from across the precinct, rather than assessing each application in isolation.

Applicants would need to demonstrate that their development would not cause adverse effects in surrounding areas.The proposed air quality policy would provide city-wide guidance for businesses conducting air quality assessments for new developments. It would also give specific guidance on assessing cumulative air emissions within or next to the Narangba precinct.

Aerial view of Narangba industrial precinct — Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

Investigations Inform Precinct Proposal

The planning amendment follows environmental health investigations carried out between 2020 and 2024.

Independent consultants examined air quality, noise, human health, fire risks and other environmental hazards associated with allowable combined impacts from Special and High Impact Industry in the eastern precinct.

Economic investigations also considered the industries’ contribution to employment, productivity and the local economy.

The work followed the introduction of a Temporary Local Planning Instrument in July 2020. The instrument established interim planning rules while a longer-term position was developed for industrial activity and the protection of nearby residential areas.

The Temporary Local Planning Instrument has been extended for a further 12 months, allowing those interim rules to remain while consultation and the planning amendment process are completed.

Any adoption of the amendment will remain subject to the outcome of consultation and ministerial approval. Feedback can be submitted through the Your Say Moreton Bay website from 27 July to 24 August.

Published 21-July-2026

Three Local Athletes, Two Sports, One Glasgow Campaign

Lawnton and Deception Bay will be represented in Glasgow by three athletes taking different routes to the same Australian team: boxer Jye Dixon and para swimmers Lakeisha Patterson and Kirralee Hayes.

One will make his Commonwealth Games debut after 74 amateur bouts. Another will return to the city where her international swimming career began, while the third has regained her place on the Australian team after two years away from competitive swimming.

Their paths will meet at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will run from July 23 to August 2.

Lawnton and Deception Bay Paths to Glasgow

Dixon’s campaign has been built at All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, where he has trained since he was 12.

The 21-year-old Brendale resident will enter the men’s 55kg bantamweight division with 57 wins and 17 defeats. His record includes eight Queensland championships and seven Australian championships.

Dixon has also tested himself internationally, placing fifth at the Youth World Championships before reaching the quarter-finals of the Elite World Championships.

Jye Dixon — *Photo Credit: Sport Australia Hall of Fame*

His 2026 preparation included World Boxing Cup events in Brazil and China. He recorded three wins across the two tournaments, defeating Andres Gabriel Cova, Daniel Girleanu and Gor Ayvazyan, while losing twice to Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi.

Dixon was awarded a Tier 2 scholarship through the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s 2026 Scholarship and Mentoring Program. The support assists with sporting equipment and some of the financial demands of pursuing his boxing career.

His first Commonwealth Games contest could come during the round of 32 sessions on July 24 and 25. The division will progress through the knockout rounds before the final on August 1.

Patterson Returns to Her Starting Point

While Dixon is preparing for his first Games, Patterson will compete at her fourth.

The former Lawnton Swim Club athlete made her international debut as a teenager at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She finished third in the women’s 100m freestyle S8, collecting the first of her Commonwealth Games medals.

Four years later, Patterson won the 50m freestyle S8 and the 100m freestyle S9 at the Gold Coast Games. The results made her the first Australian female para swimmer to claim two gold medals at one Commonwealth Games.

She returned for Birmingham in 2022, finishing fifth in the women’s 200m individual medley SM10.

Lakeisha Patterson — *Photo Credit: Commonwealth Games Australia*

Known as Lucky, Patterson began swimming as part of her rehabilitation after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. What started as a way to manage muscle stiffness developed into a career spanning Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Games and world championships.

Her strongest results have come in the 400m freestyle. Patterson won Paralympic gold in the S8 event at Rio in 2016 before taking the S9 title at Tokyo.

She later earned silver in the women’s 400m freestyle S9 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and won the event at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore.

Glasgow will bring her back to the shorter distance. Patterson will contest the women’s 100m freestyle S9, with the heats scheduled for July 29 and the final during the early hours of July 30 AEST.

Hayes Rebuilds Her Competitive Career

Deception Bay swimmer Kirralee Hayes will arrive in Glasgow after working her way back into international competition.

Hayes stepped away from competitive swimming between 2023 and 2025 while dealing with mental health and identity concerns. By April and May 2025, the drive to return had begun to build, and an invitation from a former coach helped bring her back to the pool.

The 22-year-old has been vision-impaired since birth and began competing at 11. She was a founding member of Genesis Aquatics at Genesis Christian College in Bray Park, where she trained with coach Rick Pendleton.

Kirralee Hayes — *Photo Credit: Commonwealth Games Australia*

Hayes later joined coach Yuriy Vdovychenko at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra while continuing to work with Pendleton during visits to Brisbane.

Her first Paralympic appearance came in Tokyo, where she competed in two events but did not reach a final.

A year later, she collected her first international medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Hayes completed the women’s 50m freestyle S13 in 28.24 seconds to win bronze behind Australian teammate Katja Dedekind.

She will return to that event in Glasgow and will also contest the women’s 100m freestyle S13.

Hayes will be the first of the local trio to begin competing, with the 100m freestyle heats scheduled for July 24 and the final on July 25. Her 50m freestyle campaign will follow on July 28, with the final set for the early hours of July 29 AEST.

Dixon’s boxing competition is also scheduled to begin across July 24 and 25, while Patterson will complete the trio’s opening appearances when she enters the pool on July 29.

Published 20-July-2026

Dog Ban at New Petrie Lakes Walk Draws Criticisms

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Pet owners have criticised the ban on dogs at the new Moreton Bay Central Lakes Walk in public comments posted after the City of Moreton Bay announced the project.

The 3km lakefront circuit opened on 20 June at the former Petrie Paper Mill site. The project cost about $6 million. It includes lake-edge paths, picnic shelters, landscaped areas and other public facilities near the North Pine River. However, pet dogs are not permitted in the lakes walk area.

City of Moreton Bay links the restriction to the precinct’s sensitive environmental setting and its wildlife, including koalas, possums and birds.

Dog Owners Question Full Ban

Several people criticised the restriction in public comments posted on social media. Some said they would not use the circuit because they could not bring their dogs. Others said they normally kept their pets on leads and were disappointed that leashed dogs were also excluded.

One commenter described the decision as unfriendly to dog owners. Another said her family would miss out on the new lakes walk despite always keeping their dog on a lead.

The comments suggest the restriction may reduce the circuit’s appeal for households that combine daily exercise with walking their pets.

Council announced the dog-free rule before the circuit opened.

Council Points to Sensitive Wildlife Area

City of Moreton Bay describes the lakes precinct as an environmentally sensitive area that supports koalas, possums, birds and other wildlife. However, the council release did not cite or summarise a specific environmental study supporting the restriction. It also did not explain whether leashed access, designated walking times or dog-friendly sections had been considered.

The discussion raises a broader question about how councils balance wildlife protection with demand for pet-friendly recreation.

City of Moreton Bay provides designated dog parks, beaches and exercise areas across the region. Council rules state that dogs are prohibited from conservation parks, reserves and foreshores unless an area has been designated for dog exercise.

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Circuit Forms Part of Larger Petrie Precinct

The lakes walk forms part of Moreton Bay Central, within the wider 460-hectare The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area.

The precinct includes the University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus and the nearby Mill Water Park and Play Space. It will also include the planned Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre.

The venue is expected to host events during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is also planned to support local sport and community use after the Games.

Mayor Peter Flannery said in June that the walking circuit gave residents an early benefit from development around the future sports centre. He also linked the project to population growth and the need for more public spaces across Moreton Bay.

The online criticism raises the question of whether Council may consider leashed access or review the restriction in future. Clearer information about enforcement and nearby dog-friendly alternatives could also help visitors plan their trips to the precinct.

Published 20-July-2026

Narangba Shopping Centre Proposed Beside Catholic School Site

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A proposed Narangba shopping centre anchored by Woolworths would add a full-line supermarket, speciality retail, commercial tenancies and childcare at the corner of Callaghan Road and Morgan Road.

Plans Outline Narangba Shopping Centre

Plans lodged with Moreton Bay City Council cover a 2.9-hectare site at the Callaghan Road and Morgan Road intersection.

The development is described as a local centre intended to meet day-to-day needs in Narangba. Its proposed mix includes a full-line supermarket, speciality retail, childcare, commercial tenancies and other centre activities.

Narangba Shopping Centre — Photo Credit: DA/2026/1178

Stage one would deliver the Woolworths supermarket alongside the initial speciality retail and commercial spaces. The first phase would also provide 283 car parking spaces.

A childcare centre would be introduced during stage two, together with further speciality retail and commercial tenancies. Another 105 parking spaces form part of that stage.

Moreton Bay development — Photo Credit: DA/2026/1178

The proposal is structured around the supermarket-led first phase, followed by the childcare component and additional tenancies in the later stage.

childcare centre — Photo Credit: DA/2026/1178

Catholic School Proposed North of Centre

An 11.9-hectare block north of the shopping centre site has approval for a proposed Catholic school.

Brisbane Catholic Education received approval for a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation application in August 2025. The organisation has not determined the years in which the school would open.

The infrastructure designation represents one part of the approvals required before the proposed school can begin operating. Further approvals are still needed.

No start date or opening guideline has been set for the education development. Brisbane Catholic Education has indicated that updates will be issued when further information becomes available.

Published 16-July-2026