Mirvac’s plan for 124 homes on Murphy’s paddock at Everton Park approved by Brisbane City Council despite local opposition

Brisbane City Council has approved Mirvac’s controversial plan for 124 dwellings on the banks of Kedron Brook in Brisbane’s north, 15 less than originally proposed.

Site of Mirvac's planned development at 50 Ashmore St, Everton Park. Photo: Glenn Roberts

Brisbane City Council has approved Mirvac’s controversial plan for 124 dwellings on the banks of Kedron Brook in Brisbane’s north, 15 less than originally proposed.

The development on 6.1ha at 50 Ashmore St, Everton Park, known locally as Murphy’s paddock, will feature 44 houses, 80 townhouses and a 1ha wetland.

Mirvac’s application generated plenty of local opposition, with residents of nearby streets complaining about the loss of local green space and fearing traffic from the development would add to congestion.

A petition calling for the application to be rejected was signed by more than 700 people and the council received 180 submissions.

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City Planning chairman Councillor Matthew Bourke said that following concerns raised during public consultation, the council worked with Mirvac to reduce the residential lots by 10 and the townhouse lots by five.

“The Queensland Government’s Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning supported the proposal and conditioned that no direct access was permitted to South Pine Rd,” Cr Bourke said.

A 1ha wetland will be created at the southern part of the site towards Kedron Brook Creek, and will include a boardwalk, pavilion, pathways and substantial plantings.

“This green space will be maintained by the body corporate, while providing lifestyle and leisure opportunities for local residents and visitors to enjoy,” Cr Bourke said.

“The creation of this wetland area has been designed in a way to help boost flood resilience for the area.”

He said the property was used for cattle grazing and was vacant until 1998 when a heritage home was relocated to the site.

The heritage-listed house will remain with the surrounding land to be developed, he said.