CURRUMBIN ECO-PARKLAND
ACTIVATION PLAN | MARCH 2024
Economic Development Queensland
Creating and investing in sustainable places for Queensland to prosper
CURRUMBIN ECO-PARKLAND
ACTIVATION PLAN
Activation of the Currumbin Eco-Parkland project delivers on a commitment by the Queensland Government, to protect an important and unique 148-hectare parcel of land at Currumbin and transform it from a site destined to become heavily developed into the one of the largest eco-parks in Australia for the community to enjoy.
Throughout 2022 Economic Development Queensland led a comprehensive community engagement process and technical site assessments, including commissioning a full ecological study of the site, to develop an activation plan which incorporates the strong ecological values of the site and community feedback.
CURRUMBIN ECO- P ARKLAND ACTIVATION PLAN
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Existing significant ecological value
Ecological restoration natural or assisted regeneration, revegetation)
The Government will invest 31 million over 3 years, part of the 2023-24 State Budget, to support the Eco-Parkland’s activation and pave the way for an ecologically significant attraction and wildlife oasis. The activation plan for the Eco-Parkland highlights efforts to preserve the unique site in the Gold Coast hinterland, alongside native animals and bushland.
Once activated, the Currumbin Eco-Parkland will feature sporting and recreational elements for family and community enjoyment, nature based recreational trails, protections for local koala habitats, including fodder
The new parkland is expected to enhance the Gold Coast’s global reputation as a tourist destination while protecting local flora and fauna for future generations.
To stay up to date with news and further project announcements make sure you register on the Currumbin Eco-Parkland Have Your Say webpage. www.haveyoursay.dsdilgp.qld.gov.au/currumbin-eco-parkland
CURRUMBIN ECO- P ARKLAND ACTIVATION PLAN
CURRUMBIN ECO- P ARKLAND ACTIVATION PLAN
CURRUMBIN ECOACTIVATION PLAN
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Existing significant ecological value
Existing significant ecological value
Existing significant ecological value
Landscape planting evegetation)
Ecological restoration natural or assisted regeneration, revegetation)
Ecological restoration (natural or assisted regeneration, revegetation)
Ecological restoration natural or assisted regeneration, revegetation)
Buffer vegetation (revegetation)
RIPARIAN RESTORATION
Landscape planting revegetation)
Landscape planting (revegetation)
Buffer vegetation revegetation)
Buffer vegetation (revegetation)
PARK ENTRY
For further information regarding the current ecological conditions and proposed restoration refer to the Currumbin Eco-Parkland Ecological Study (MRA Environmental, 2022).
For further information regarding the current ecological conditions and proposed restoration refer to the Currumbin Eco-Parkland Ecological Study (MRA Environmental, 2022).
For further information regarding the current ecological conditions and proposed restoration refer to the Currumbin Eco-Parkland Ecological Study (MRA Environmental, 2022).
PARK EXIT
For further information regarding the current ecological conditions and proposed restoration refer to the Currumbin Eco-Parkland Ecological Study (MRA Environmental, 2022).
RIPARIAN RESTORATION AND EPHEMERAL WETLANDS
RIPARIAN RESTORATION AND EPHEMERAL WETLANDS
RIPARIAN RESTORATION AND EPHEMERAL WETLANDS
RIPARIAN RESTORATION AND EPHEMERAL WETLANDS
Existing significant ecological value (riparian) - includes proposed restoration
Existing significant ecological value riparian) - includes proposed restoration
Existing significant ecological value (riparian) ncludes proposed restoration
Existing significant ecological value (riparian) ncludes proposed restoration
Riparian restoration and ephemeral wetland revegetation
Existing waterway / gully
KOALA REHABILITATION
ARRIVAL PRECIN CT
Riparian estoration
Riparian restoration
Riparian restoration
Riparian restoration and ephemeral wetland revegetation
Riparian restoration and ephemeral wetland revegetation
Riparian restoration and ephemeral wetland revegetation
Existing waterway gully
Existing waterway / gully
Existing waterway / gully
Ephemeral wetland
Includes assisted natural regeneration of mangrove community C
Ephemeral wetland
Ephemeral wetland
KOALA REHABILITATION
KOALA REHABILITATION
KOALA REHABILITATION
Koala rehabilitation facility
Koala rehabilitation acility Forest production as koala food source
Koala rehabilitation facility Forest production as koala food source
PIGGABEEN ROAD
COMMUNITY AMENITY
COMMUNITY AMENITY
COMMUNITY AMENITY
Koala rehabilitation facility Forest production as koala food source
COMMUNITY AMENITY
Tracks, trails, boardwalks
Trail head
Open / unstructured green space
Picnic area
BBQ facilities
Nature play area
TRAIL NETWORK
Pa arkland loop
1.0km (major trail 3m wide)
Sh hort walk
800m major trail 3m wide)
EPHEMERAL WETLANDS
Lookout point
Tracks, trails, boardwalks
Tracks, trails, boardwalks
Tracks, trails, boardwalks
Trail head
Opportunity to increase wetland vegetation and habitat while providing flood storage
Toilets
Trail head
Trail head
Lookout point
Toilets
Open / unstructured green space
Open / unstructured green space
Open / unstructured green space
Picnic area
Drinking water fountains
Car parking
Picnic area
Picnic area
BBQ facilities
Bus stop
BBQ facilities
BBQ facilities
Drinking water fountains
Nature play area
Nature play area
Car parking
Nature play area
TRAIL NETWORK
TRAIL NETWORK
Bus stop
P
a ark and oop
Pa arkland oop 1.0km (major trail 3m wide)
1.0km major rail 3m wide)
Emergency assistance point
Sh hor wa k 800m major rail, 3m wide)
Sh hort walk 800m (major trail 3m wide)
Fo orest loop
2.4km minor trail 1.5m wide)
Bo order track
(Existing trail, outside of project site)
Emergency assistance point
Fo est oop 2.4km (minor trail 1.5m wide)
Bo order track
(Existing trail, outside of project site)
CURRUMBIN ECO- PARKLAND ACTIVATION PLAN
Includes limited access for visitors to hike along
CONSULTATION AND ACTIVATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Community consultation sessions (March - May 2022)
Ecology study and workshop (July - November 2022)
Enquiry by design workshop (October 2022)
Activation plan (March2024)
For more information visit
www.haveyoursay.dsdilgp.qld.gov.au/currumbin-eco-parkland
Contact Us
Contact Economic Development
Queensland by:
Email: edq@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3452 7880
Post: Economic Development Queensland
Department of State Development and Infrastructure
GPO Box 2202
Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia
Website: haveyoursay.dsdilgp.qld.gov.au/currumbin-eco-parkland
*Eg. of possible mangrove boardwalk
Economic Development Queensland
Creating and investing in sustainable places for Queensland to prosper