PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Development Features
Golf course
The main feature of the proposed development is an 18-hole public golf course including associated amenities such as a driving range and golf pro shop. The golf course design includes extensive native plantings and retention of the most significant existing trees. Fairways will be planted with salt tolerant grasses that offer a great playing surface but generally do not require traditional levels of chemical treatment for weed control. The proposed golf course design also preserves important areas of squirrel glider habitat including the majority of the brushbox woodland on the eastern ridge.
Wildlife habitat
BMD has set aside $2,000,000 to scientifically manage and enhance the site's squirrel glider habitat over several years, including facilitating links with other local bushland areas. BMD's proposal includes short and long term measures to provide the squirrel gliders with food sources, sufficient habitat and monitoring. Based on research into the long-term viability of the site's squirrel glider colony, the proposed residential community is located on land that is already substantially cleared. This will minimise impacts on existing squirrel glider habitat.
Bushland
The most exciting feature of this project is the major expansion and improvement of bushland on and around the site. More than 150,000 native trees and shrubs will be planted in the existing natural area along Creek Road, throughout the golf course, along degraded waterways and in adjacent parklands. This will create over 25 hectares of enhanced habitat - a beautiful, green refuge for the local community and fauna.
Residential community
About 10% of the proposed site (12.5hectares) will comprise a residential community of between 160 to 180 dwellings. It is proposed that these homes are low density and include detached houses and townhouses of up to two storeys. BMD plans to encourage the development of homes that reflect environmentally sustainable design principles and to incorporate these principles in subdivision works.
Bikeways and walkways
CHCL will include a network of cycle paths and walking tracks which will connect with Brisbane City Council's expanding bikeway network in the area. Development of the bikeways and walkways, building of the golf course and preservation of the squirrel glider colony will be funded by the sale of home sites - not ratepayer contributions.
Lifestyle hub
CHCL is set to incorporate a range of recreational opportunities for the community. Everyone will be able to enjoy a casual cup of coffee, a meal at the bistro, a drink from the bar or a visit to the golf pro shop. Function facilities will also be made available to hold a community meeting or even a special function for family and friends.
Wetlands & Waterways
The ecology of the site's waterways and wetland areas will be greatly improved following BMD's extensive rehabilitation program. Supporting this effort, extensive computer modelling has shown that the development of CHCL will not adversely affect existing flood patterns or levels in areas surrounding the site.
Access
Vehicular access to the proposed development will be from Creek Road. Apart from emergency access, there is no vehicular connection to adjoining residential areas such as the Windrush Street and Foxmont Drive communities.
