Currumbin Eco-Parkland

The Queensland Government has honoured its 2020 election promise to the community to acquire 148 hectares of land on the Southern Gold Coast, now known as Currumbin Eco-Parkland. The project will ensure the land in Currumbin will be appreciated for generations to come and create one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia.

The site was acquired on 30 November 2021 and a community engagement process began on 22 December 2021 to seek community feedback and help guide the preparation of a master plan for the site. Economic Development Queensland will continue to lead delivery, given the proposed involvement of otherContinue reading

The site presents opportunities for the preservation and rehabilitation of the natural environment including flood plain storage and endangered ecosystems.

The Currumbin Eco-Parkland project comprises 148 hectares of land within the Currumbin Valley. Concept planning for the parkland has commenced and once completed will include:

Sporting and recreational elements for family and community enjoyment
Protections for local koala habitats, including fodder eucalypt plantation
Nature based recreational trails; and
Opportunities for rehabilitation and appreciation of the natural environment through eco-tourism.

EDQ has engaged with the community to help inform development of a master plan.

Engagement to date:

22 December 2021 – What are your thoughts? A survey and interactive options plans were launched.
23 March 2022 – Face-to-face meeting held with groups who have environmental interests. Meeting notes are available under the Library tab.
13 April 2022 - Pop-up display - The Elanora Pines Shopping Centre
27 April 2022 – Meeting held with community members who have sporting and recreational interests. Presentations and meeting notes are available under the Library tab.
2 June 2022 - Meeting held with those who registered an Expression of Interest to participate in a session and members of the general community. Meeting notes from the session are available under the Library tab.
5 August 2022 – Ecology Workshop conducted onsite.
10 September 2022 – Enquiry-by-Design (EBD) Workshop was held involving members of the local community, key stakeholders, and members from environmental and sporting groups. The EBD summary report is available under the Library tab.

Read the ministerial statement: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/94176(External link).

How you can get involved:

The engagement process for the master plan has now closed.

The team of technical experts is now considering all feedback gathered to date to develop a final master plan.

If you would like to contact the project team directly, please email EDQEngagement@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au.

Questions

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There is a large amount of dead wood in areas that now incorporate the parkland. How is fire prevention being managed as part off the parkland, and who can we contact to discuss fire concerns further?

MichaelSp asked 3 months ago

Thank you for your query.

Economic Development Queensland is working in consultation with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services to ensure the property is as prepared for the bushfire season as possible. While there is still much work to be done the fire trails are being maintained and fuel load reduced where possible. Further consultation with the Rural Fire Service is planned for October 2023 and potential control burns in 2024. The volume of dead trees is being attributed to the soil saturation earlier this year, the balance of ecological protection and fire risk are being considered as part of the 2024 program of works.
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I live along the road that now has a large strip of land forming part of this park. Is it possible to speak with biodiversity Australia, whilst they are in the area about what we as residents can do to help maintain this land and restore it to its natural form? We have a lot of grass and Singapore Daisy in the undergrowth. Thank you

Mspnca83 asked 4 months ago
Thank you for your message. We’re excited that you have contacted us and are interested in regenerating your property, a decrease in weeds entering the Eco-parkland helps enormously.
We have no objection to you directly contacting Biodiversity Australia for advice, I’d recommend calling them on 1300 319 954 and mentioning that you have been in touch with Economic Development Queensland and would like to talk with a member of the team working in Currumbin about control options for your property. Biodiversity Australia is engaged as a contractor to undertake weed control on our behalf within the Currumbin Eco-Parkland. Another contractor who is providing advice on the restoration of the site is Gold Coast Botany - Gold Coast Botany - Local plants, natural solutions.
As further announcements about the Currumbin Eco-parkland and the project progresses there will be opportunity for community involvement and education as well.
Other useful contacts for free advice on regeneration include:
- Gold Coast City Council – Bushland health check service - Landholder support programs | City of Gold Coast
- Gecko Environment Council – represents conservation groups - About Gecko - Gecko | Environment Council
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Where will the MTB trails be located for experienced riders?

BlackDiamondsPlease asked 4 months ago

A formal cycle connection into the Eco-Parkland from Currumbin Creek Road is being considered to encourage active transport (subject to traffic engineering and DTMR review). The final design for the master plan will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Can you please extend the Currumbin border trails into the new park land?

MTB asked 4 months ago

The Eco-Parkland will provide over 4 kilometres of walkable trails for recreation and public enjoyment. However, at this stage a formal connection to the border trail is not anticipated.
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What is happening since last workshop in September ? As our residence is a adjoining property we would appreciate being kept informed with what activities are planned and occurring on the site e.g. weed control, fire protection, security, site investigations, public access and like.

Jimmy asked 12 months ago

Thank you for your question.
Since completing our community consultation, we have been working hard on the master plan with our consultant and government agency delivery partners.
The master plan is currently being reviewed by all levels of government. A decision on what will be delivered on the site is expected by mid-2023.
Currumbin Eco-Parkland remains closed to public access until a decision is made.
Economic Development Queensland is continuing to maintain the parkland including weed control.
Thank you.
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When will the public be allowed to access at least some of the site?

Bwavewabbit asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your query.
At this stage public access to the site is restricted.
The timing and range of public access to the site will be informed by the masterplan outcomes and subsequent implementation program for the initial stage.
Currently there are EDQ officers, contractors, the licensee and our recently appointed ecology team working remotely across the site undertaking various maintenance and investigative/assessment activities. All activities on the site are being carried out under strict access procedures and permits.
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When will development of the facilities in the eco parkland start?

Patrick asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your question.
The delivery of the Currumbin Eco-Parkland is a long term undertaking.
Economic Development Queensland is currently conducting a consultation process gathering feedback from the community on an options plan for the site.
The feedback gathered from this community consultation process will inform the design of the final master plan for the site.
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Is it still possible to get involved in this project and make suggestions for the master plan? If yes, how? I also would like further details about the meeting on the 27 April. If it is possible to still, register attendance, Thank you.

HubertusMaximusIII asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your email and your interest in the Currumbin Eco-Parkland. Please email your suggestions for the options plan to edqengagement@dsdti.qld.gov.au
Our next session, scheduled for Wednesday 27 April 2022, will focus on the sport and recreational interests in the site. Details for how sporting groups, clubs and recreationalists can register to attend this session will be available closer to the date on our Have Your Say page.
To stay informed about the project and future community engagement activities, please register on our Have Your Say page.
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I’m a wildlife carer in this area And we need an area for large aviaries for prerelease birds in rehab. Most of these birds come to us through Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. Would there be room near or within the Koala Rehab area please . 🤗

Shapow asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your question.
We have received a number of responses via our Have Your Say survey and comments pinned to the options plan. The feedback and ideas from these two consultation tools will now be considered and will inform the preparation of the master plan for the site.
We are entering the next phase of our community and stakeholder engagement consultation activities. These activities will be scheduled throughout late March and April, avoiding public and school holidays. Further details about these activities will be available on our Have Your Say page.
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As the Neumann family are exceptionally committed to the environment and have contributed an exceptional amount of money and time trying to help in these areas. They were committed to the development of an environmentally and echo friendly area in which we can all enjoy. Oh, did I mention that they were paying forit, not tax payers.

Spudley15 asked almost 2 years ago

Thank you for your comments.