Place Activation Projects

The Springwood Wardrobe Rummage event was held on Saturday 18th June 2022 at Carole Park in Springwood (the Laurinda Crescent Shared Pathway). A total of 42 public and 4 community stall holders were at the event with over 500 people attending. The second-hand treasures themed market included stall holders selling clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, books etc. There were also food & beverage stalls and live music presence in the event. Feedback from the public was very positive as it was a great success.

The next Springwood Wardrobe Rummage event is scheduled for 27 August 2023.

Springwood Implementation Plan Projects (2018-2021)

The Springwood Implementation Plan Fund will be used to deliver on priority projects identified from the Springwood Summit to unlock the city-making potential of the Springwood activity centre. Projects identified after the summit are included in the Springwood Implementation Plan. For more information about the plan, please download Springwood Implementation Plan (PDF 7.2 MB).

These projects will be rolled out on a medium to long term basis prioritised through future community and stakeholder engagement. The Springwood Implementation Projects include:

Slacks Creek Green Link

The project was completed in May 2020 and now connects Compton Road with Moss Street by the creation of a new 3m wide shared pathway. The pathway will meanders through parkland with a new bridge to connect both sides of the creek and includes improved landscaping in the Slacks Creek Catchment, shade structures, bins and lighting, and integration of cycling infrastructure with open space and public art.  For a copy of our factsheet, please download Slacks Creek Green Link (PDF 588 KB). 

Carol Avenue to Laurinda Crescent Pathway

The project was completed in June 2020 and includes a new 3m pedestrian and cycle connection between Laurinda Crescent and Carol Avenue. It will includes park lighting, CCTV, public art, planting, street furniture, and shared off road facilities. For a copy of our factsheet, please download Carol Avenue to Laurinda Crescent Pathway (PDF 1.80 MB).

Shared Pathway between Murrajong Road and Dennis Road (School Pathway)

The project was completed in May 2020 and includes a new 3m pedestrian and cycle connection between Murrajong Road and Dennis Road. The project will includes LED lighting, CCTV, public art, landscaping, seating, fencing along the school, and a shade structure.  These changes provides improved safety and walkability for local residents, students, school staff and local employees.  For a copy of cour factsheet, please download Shared pathway between Murrajong Road and Dennis Road (PDF 1.33 MB). 

Murrajong Road, Briggs Road, Paxton Road and Carol Avenue Streetscapes

This project, completed in May2020, delivers streetscape enhancements along Murrajong Road, Briggs Road, Paxton Road and Carol Avenue.

It will includes gardens, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, public art and street furniture with a key outcome of the project is the improved amenity and walkability of the streets and contributing towards a positive image for Springwood.

Springwood Summit (October 2016)

The Springwood Summit, held on 21 October 2016, brought together key government and industry stakeholders, as well as business owners and landowners, to unlock the economic and placemaking potential for Springwood. For more information or outcomes of the event, please download the Springwood Summit (PDF 282 KB) information.

Greater Springwood Master Plan (October 2009)

The Greater Springwood Master Plan was endorsed in October 2009 to guide the future growth of Springwood to 2031. The plan addressed the development opportunities and challenges of the area. It responded to the requirements of the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009–2031 and community/stakeholder expectations.

The Master Plan informed the Springwood Local Plan, which was incorporated into the Logan Planning Scheme (refer to the Springwood Local Plan in Part 7), and now guides decision making in this area.