Independent Southern Thornlands PDA information
Southern ThornlandsPriority Development Area
Property, planning, development and infrastructure information for the Southern Thornlands PDA — brought together in one place.
Southern Thornlands PDA
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About the area
One place to follow the PDA
The Southern Thornlands PDA brings together future housing, employment areas, centres, infrastructure, parks, schools and environmental planning. Developing Southern Thornlands connects that broader plan to individual properties, identifiable projects and material updates.
The PDA Plan
What is planned for the Southern Thornlands PDA?
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Residential
Homes & Urban Living
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Shopping Centres
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Industry & Enterprise
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Roads & Transport
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Latest Updates
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Proposed Southern Thornlands Development Scheme released for public notification
EDQ released the proposed Southern Thornlands PDA Development Scheme, opening public submissions from 3 August to 15 September 2026.
Read updateGovernments commit $544 million for Southern Thornlands infrastructure
EDQ says the Queensland and Australian Governments have committed $544 million in catalyst infrastructure funding for Southern Thornlands through the Infrastructure Activation Fund.
Read updatePrecinct 1 preliminary approval granted
MEDQ approved DEV2025/1656, establishing the preliminary Precinct 1 Land Use Plan subject to PDA development conditions.
Read updateProjects and infrastructure
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The PDA Plan explains what is intended. Developments tracks identifiable proposals, approvals and delivery projects as they emerge.
Professional help
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We prioritise authoritative planning, government and project sources, distinguish confirmed facts from proposals and interpretation, and keep editorial information separate from paid placement.