Koalas at Risk as School Expansion Plan Proceeds
Update: 2025-12-18
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Redland City Council challenges Ormiston Colleges expansion plans, citing underestimated koala impact. The school aims to build sporting facilities, cutting down 650 trees in prime koala habitat. Council questions ecological report, contradicting historical records and koala sightings. Community opposes loss of koala habitat, despite councils previous rejection of similar proposal. College submitted Ministerial Infrastructure Development application, with most public submissions opposing expansion. Koalas listed as endangered, and area designated as koala priority zone.
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