A childcare centre has been added to the controversial development plans of Ausbuild in Warner, where the company has received approval to build a residential community.
The developer lodged DA/2021/1400 with Moreton Bay Regional Council in April 2021 to reconfigure the lot to its home community plans and accommodate a childcare facility for 142 kids.
The said site will also include a playground and park for children and their families. The application is still awaiting Council’s decision.
In 2019, Ausbuild submitted a development application (DA/38356/2019/V2L) to build a 129-home community on the adjacent lot on Warner Road. Residents, however, opposed the development with more than 75 percent saying that they want to preserve the rural area.
Moreton Bay Regional Council rejected Ausbuild’s application but the developer appealed the case with the Planning and Environment Court. The rejection was overturned in late 2020 on the condition that Ausbuild implements the following in the construction:
- A much-needed upgrade of Warner Road to Q100 flood immunity at Conflagration Creek
- Riparian Reserve rehabilitated and enhanced to 10 hectares
- Green corridors re-established for fauna protection and preservation
- Creation of a fauna crossing under Warner Road that will help to ensure animals can move safely and thrive
- A new local park
- An important intersection upgrade at Coorparoo Street/South Pine Road to make this junction safer.
An important intersection upgrade at Coorparoo Street/South Pine Road to make this junction safer.
Meanwhile, Ausbuild has yet to reveal its plans for another lot within the property. Reports stated that the developer might build a retail centre that could have heaps of food and drink outlets as well as a healthcare facility.
