Operator Please set to rock out at Education City Fiesta Date: 06/08/08
Hot newcomers to the youth music scene, Operator Please, are turning it on for South East Queenslanders at a free all-ages gig for Education City Fiesta in Greater Springfield on Saturday 23 August 2008.
Operator Please will play their first free Brisbane gig this year after having just returned from a whirlwind tour of Europe and Japan including a show at the famed Glastonbury Festival and more recently, at Splendour in the Grass at Byron Bay. The five young Gold Coast locals are looking forward to rocking with the more than 3,000 people expected to attend the Fiesta.
Greater Springfield wants Public Servants Date: 21/07/08
The developers of Australia’s fastest growing master-planned community, Greater Springfield, have welcomed the State Government’s plan to decentralise parts of the public service out of Brisbane.
Springfield Land Corporation Chairman, Dr Maha Sinnathamby, said Greater Springfield was an ideal place to set up Government agencies.
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Greater Springfield to Transform Health Date: 30/06/08
A bold and ambitious plan destined to be the blueprint for health reform across the country was unveiled today at Greater Springfield.
Work will begin later this year on the fully integrated Springfield Health City following the announcement of Mater Health Services and the University of Queensland (UQ) as major partners.
Springfield Tower Soars Over Parkside Date: 25/06/08
Springfield Tower, the first of many high rise buildings planned for the 320 hectare CBD of Greater Springfield (twice the size of Brisbane CBD), is quite literally soaring even higher today as a 24.5 metre spire is erected on top of the 10-storey tower.
Springfield Land Corporation Chairman, Dr Maha Sinnathamby, said the spire would take a 150 tonne and 80 tonne crane to install and would become an icon on the Springfield skyline.
Greater Springfield Signs extends Delfin Deal Date: 12/05/2008
Greater Springfield has taken an important step into the future by signing an agreement with Delfin Lend Lease that will underpin the development of the city's emerging CBD.
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Former Bligh Government Director- General heads to Greater Springfield Date: 03/04/2008
One of Australia’s most experienced and respected Chief Executive has been appointed to one of Australia’s fastest growing master planned cities. Mr Jim Varghese has taken on the new role of Executive Director of Health City and Education City at Greater Springfield.
New Health City Model for Australia Date: 17/04/08
Australia's health care system may be in for some positive reform with a model in integrated health care to be showcased at the Prime Minister's 2020 Summit this weekend. Jim Varghese, newly-appointed Executive Director of Health City and Education City for Springfield Land Corporation has been chosen to present Springfield's ideas for health reform at the landmark 2020 Summit.
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Greater Springfield welcomes landmark UDIA Decentralisation research Date: 19/03/08
A landmark independent report into the decentralisation of State Government services could provide Queensland with a blueprint to significantly ease traffic congestion in the south-east corner, said Springfield Land Corporation chairman, Maha Sinnathamby.
“The Decentralisation of Core Government Services” report by independent researcher Dr Steven Ward, has added weight to the argument that the Queensland Government can play an important leading role in relocating some services and jobs to the people.
Springfield Supports USQ Students with Five Scholarships Date: 21/02/08
Springfield Land Corporation has reaffirmed its emphatic commitment to socially uplifting the south-west region through education, by sponsoring five scholarships at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Springfield campus.
Springfield Land Corporation Chairman, Maha Sinnathamby announced today that the company would fund five scholarships over two years worth a combined total of almost $100,000.
Greater Springfield Augusta Parkway Date: 06/02/08
Work on one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in Greater Springfield - the duplication of the major arterial road Augusta Parkway - is on schedule. An army of workers have been involved in the doubling of the 3.6km Augusta Parkway, between Greater Springfield and Ipswich since July 2007.
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Springfield Tower raises roof on Springfield CBD Date: 04/03/08
Greater Springfield’s first office tower, Springfield Tower, will open in June this year and is already recognized as the ‘tallest poppy in the west’. With more than $600 million in development activity underway each year in the Greater Springfield area (more than $11 million per week) and more than 105,000 residents expected to live here by 2030, the construction of the area’s first office tower is significant to the future economic sustainability of this fastest growing region.
Springfield Boulevard Ball Thanks sponsors Date: 25.02.08
On behalf of Springfield Land Corporation and Ipswich City Council, we would like to extend our thanks to the following companies who contributed significantly to the success of the Springfield Boulevard Ball to raise funds for the Ipswich Community Care Fund and the Mayoress's Community Support Committee. Thank you to Flight Centre, Etihad, Niche Hotel, Spa Orient and Alan Purnell for kingly donating items for auction.
Springfield to build world class town parklands Date: 11.02.08
The booming master-planned city of Greater Springfield will be home to a world-class public parklands, named Robbell Domain, which will become the “green heart and lungs” of the city. Springfield Land Corporation chairman, Maha Sinnathamby, announced that plans for the 24 hectare parklands would proceed, following news that the Queensland Government would contribute $5.9m in funding and offer a further $5m interest-free loan to Ipswich City Council.
International energy services company Dalkia signs agreement with new City Date: 29.02.08
Springfield Land Corporation will today announce a major agreement with Europe’s leading provider of energy services, Dalkia, to investigate opportunities to create innovative energy services for the new digital city of Greater Springfield (currently 11% developed). The Springfield Land Corporation’s General Manager – Commercial Projects, Chris Schroor said the alliance would lift the Greater Springfield City’s future-proof capabilities.
Springfield Boulevard Ball Raises Magic for Charity Date: 25/02/08
Springfield Land Corporation and Ipswich City Council’s 2nd Springfield Boulevard Ball was an outstanding success last night, with more than 450 guests treated to an exquisite night of magical entertainment in the name of fundraising. The event raised more than $12.000 for local charities with Goldenhar Syndrome sufferer Georgia Norris, aged 1, the major beneficiary. Springfield Land Corporation Chairman Maha Sinnathamby, said the event helped to raise funds as well as raise the profile of need in the community.
Brookwater retains number one ranking in Queensland Date: 04/02/08
Brookwater Golf Club has retained its position as Queensland’s number one golf course, with the release of Australia’s 50 Best Courses by Golf Australia magazine. Since opening in 2003, Brookwater has drawn acclaim for it stunning Greg Norman-designed layout. Judges once again rewarded the course in 2008 with its ranking as Queensland’s number one course. Brookwater General Manager Mark Holland said it was an honour to retain the number one spot. “We are very proud to have been named Queensland’s number one course by Golf Australia again in 2008,” Mr Holland said.
Springfield Boulevard Ball comes to Georgia's aid Date: 30/01/08
The second annual Springfield Boulevard Ball will make the life a little easier for one special little girl. The 2008 Boulevard Ball is tipped to surpass the success of last year’s inaugural event with over 500 people expected to attend with a Shakespearean “Midsummer Night’s Dream” theme. Money raised from the Boulevard Ball will go to the Mayoress’ Community Support Committee, with one of the main beneficiaries being 11-month old Georgia Norris from Springfield Lakes.
Power of tower Date: 28/11/07
Tenants of Springfield Tower celebrated its progress at a function last week. Springfield Land Corporation hosted the event to give those already signed to the tower an insite into its construction and why it has achieved a 4 Green Star building rating. The 10-storey building is expected to be finished in mid-2008 and is the CBD's first building.
Darra to Springfield transport corridor Date: 04/02/08
QR and the Department of Main Roads are working with The Hoizon Alliance - a collaboration between John Holland Pty Ltd, Kellogg Brown and Root Pty Ltd (KBR) and GHD Ptd Ltd - to deliver this intergrated and efficient road and rail system.
As part of the Boundary Road. Kelliher Road upgrade, the Centenary Highway link between the Ipswich Motorway and Garden Road ramps is currently being constructed. This project will continue the duplication of the Centenary Highway between the Garden Road ramps and Springfield.
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Brookwater retains number one ranking Date: 18/12/07
Brookwater Golf Club has retained its position as Queensland’s number one golf course, with the release of Australia’s 50 Best Courses by Golf Australia magazine. Since opening in 2003, Brookwater has drawn acclaim for it stunning Greg Norman-designed layout. Judges once again rewarded the course in 2008 with its ranking as Queensland’s number one course. Brookwater General Manager Mark Holland said it was an honour to retain the number one spot. “We are very proud to have been named Queensland’s number one course by Golf Australia again in 2008,” Mr Holland said.
Springfield visionary honoured with management medal of innovation Date: 07/11/07
Business visionary and founder of Springfield Land Corporation, Dr Maha Sinnathamby has been acknowledged for his innovative approach in creating a world-class, modern city that has created a new community from nothing and has socially uplifted an economically depressed region of South East Queensland. Springfield Land Corporation chairman Dr Sinnathamby, was last night awarded the coveted 2007 Fisher & Paykel Medal for Management Innovation at the Australian Institute of Management’s 2007 Management Excellence Awards State Final.
Springfield helping educate indigenous youth Date: 07/11/07
Springfield Land Corporation’s long-term commitment to education has extended into new circles, with indigenous Australian children the latest beneficiaries. Springfield was the major sponsor at the recent charity dinner in Brisbane for Yalari, a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing first class education scholarships for indigenous children from remote communities.
Federal University grant vote of confidence in USQ and Springfield Date: 02/11/07
The decision by the Federal Government to approve a grant of $3.5m towards the construction of a second building at the University of Queensland Springfield campus is another vote of confidence in the region. The grant will help fund construction of a new building at the booming Springfield campus in Education City.
USQ pays tribute to Springfield Developer Date: 12/09/07
On Saturday the University of Southern Queensland conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of the University to Maha Sinnathamby, developer of the Springfield Land Corporation. USQ Chancellor Bobbie Brazil said the award was a “rare honour”, awarded to those who had provided distinguished service to the community.
Greater Springfield becomes major education hub for SEQ Date: 05/09/07
Greater Springfield has stamped itself as the boom city of education with the announcement that one of Brisbane’s most prestigious colleges will establish a campus in one of Queensland’s fastest growing cities. St Peter’s Lutheran College announced it would begin operations at the start of Term One, 2008 at a new campus at Greater Springfield.
Springfield attracts major Government deal Date: 06/08/07
Greater Springfield’s CBD has secured a 10year lease with the Queensland Government on an entire floor of the $212M Polaris Data Centre. The deal worth more than $480M is part of the Government’s 10-year Data Centre Strategy aimed to meet the needs of the whole of government data centre requirements for the next decade and beyond.
Health City endorsed by Minister for Health and Ageing Date: 25/07/07
The Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Tony Abbott has given glowing praise for a new 21st Century health model, after his inaugural visit to Greater Springfield, Australia’s first privately-built city. The Minister toured Greater Springfield, just 30 minutes west of Brisbane, and was given a detailed briefing of the vision for the city’s $2.5 billion Health City.
Major CBD milestone celebrated - John Nugent Way Date: 25/07/07
More than 100 Springfield and Ipswich supporters attended the opening of John Nugent Way in the heart of Greater Springfield recently. The former Mayor of Ipswich was honoured by Springfield Land Corporation chairman Maha Sinnathamby for his contribution to the Ipswich region and most significantly to the Greater Springfield project.
Harvard Medical Returns to Health City Date: 10/07/07
Harvard Medial International visited Greater Springfield recently to negotiate and provide strategic advice on possible partnerships with several Queensland universities about linking programs to Springfield Land Corporation’s new 50HA Health City Precinct. The University of Queensland executive dean of health Peter Brooks confirmed it was considering a partnership with Springfield Land Corporation in the areas of clinical training, research and consultancies.
