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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 updatePublic notification opens for the first PDA development application
Public notification opened for Precinct 1 application DEV2025/1656, with submissions accepted until 3 October 2025.
Read updateFirst Southern Thornlands PDA application becomes properly made
EDQ recorded DEV2025/1656, the Precinct 1 Land Use Plan application, as properly made on 2 July 2025.
Read updateCouncil withdraws its Southern Thornlands planning scheme amendment
Redland City Council withdrew its earlier Southern Thornlands planning scheme amendment after the State became the planning authority for the new PDA.
Read updateSouthern Thornlands declared a Priority Development Area
The Queensland Government declared the 890-hectare Southern Thornlands PDA and brought an Interim Land Use Plan into effect.
Read updateSouthern Thornlands PDA declared and Interim Land Use Plan takes effect
The Southern Thornlands Priority Development Area was declared on 4 April 2025, bringing the Southern Thornlands PDA Interim Land Use Plan into effect.
Read updateConsultation closes on proposed Taylor Road and Redland Bay Road intersection upgrade
TMR sought community feedback in 2024 on a preferred signalised upgrade for the Taylor Road and Redland Bay Road intersection. Consultation closed on 24 June 2024. Planning is now complete, but the preferred upgrade is not currently funded for detailed design or construction.
Read updateShapingSEQ 2023 moves Southern Thornlands into the Urban Footprint
The final ShapingSEQ 2023 moved Southern Thornlands into the Urban Footprint and designated it as an SEQ development area subject to detailed planning controls.
Read updateSouthern Thornlands identified as a Potential Future Growth Area
ShapingSEQ 2017 identified Southern Thornlands as a Potential Future Growth Area, beginning a formal investigation pathway without approving urban development.
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