Project updates
The Flinders-Goolman Masterplan is an important document to guide the long-term investment into this vital conservation estate.
The timeframe for developing the Masterplan has been extended to the 2027-2028 Financial Year. This will ensure a comprehensive understanding and investigation of all the opportunities, and challenges, that will need to be addressed over the next 20 years.
The community engagement undertaken in November – December 2025 has provided meaningful insight to a variety of community perspectives and priorities. This input will continue to be considered throughout the development of the Masterplan.
We thank you for being a part of the Flinders-Goolman Masterplan engagement and will provide further updates on this project as it progresses.
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We have now reviewed your feedback.
See a summary of what you shared with us or read the Community Engagement Report.
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We are now reviewing your feedback and will be sharing findings with the community.
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Project background
Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate is the largest remaining stretch of open eucalyptus forest in South-East Queensland and includes volcanic peaks, and headwaters for a number of creek systems. It is a popular location for nature-based recreation including bushwalking, horse riding, mountain biking, camping and birdwatching.
The estate is a critical habitat for a number of rare and threatened species of plant and animals, including the Ipswich faunal emblem the brush-tailed rock wallaby, Flinders plum, greater glider and slender milkvine. Physical artefacts and sites of spiritual significance are also documented, making it an area of cultural significance to Traditional Owners.
Council is developing the Flinders-Goolman Masterplan which will guide future Enviroplan investment into the estate, including new and upgraded infrastructure, visitor education and activities, and environmental improvements. Council has now developed a draft masterplan and asked community for their feedback, particularly on the proposed:
- Vision
- Ward Road day use area
- Themed trails
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We have now reviewed your feedback.
See a summary of what you shared with us or read the Community Engagement Report.
Key points
The below map outlines some of the key areas with proposed changes based on the draft Flinders-Goolman Masterplan.
Legend:
🟠 Proposed new features - Orange dots highlight new features under consideration.
🟢 Proposed upgrades - Green dots highlight existing features with upgrades or partnerships under consideration.
🔴 Restricted areas - Red dots indicate restricted areas. Due to the sensitive nature of these areas, they will not be considered for new features.
