Keperra Quarry is moving a step closer to becoming a new residential hub, with plans lodged for 58 homes, a gymnasium and a landscaped community precinct in Brisbane’s north-west.
Project Timeline and Approvals
The development application was lodged with Brisbane City Council on 1 May 2025 by Frasers Property Australia. It covers “Precinct D” of the former quarry site on Samford Road and Settlement Road, Keperra.
The application seeks approval for residential lots, new community facilities and landscaped areas, building on earlier precinct approvals already in place for the broader 48.7-hectare redevelopment.
Housing and Community Facilities
Precinct D proposes 58 detached house lots ranging from 235 to 527 square metres, to be delivered across five stages with supporting roads and infrastructure. At its centre, a 135-square-metre gymnasium will sit beside the existing pool and community building.
The recreation centre is planned with lounges, a management office and a breezeway linking the gym to the main lawn. Surrounding common areas would feature pools, gardens, shaded lawns, parks and play spaces.
Landscape and Environmental Features
LatStudios has prepared the landscape design for Precinct D, aiming to reconnect the site with its bushland surrounds. Inspired by the quarry’s fractured granite, the plan shapes pathways, paving and planting patterns.
A 5,400-square-metre “Central Common” will serve as the neighbourhood’s hub, with pools, gardens and shaded gathering areas. Native plants and reused quarry materials will provide shade, biodiversity and a distinct local character.
Community Impact and Connectivity
For the Keperra community, the quarry’s redevelopment promises new housing, green spaces and recreation within an established suburb. The site has direct links to Samford Road and is close to schools, shops and public transport.
Pedestrian pathways, including a 500-metre loop, will connect homes to common areas and landscaped features. The design focuses on safe, flexible outdoor spaces with shaded areas, gardens and play zones, while keeping the neighbourhood tied to its bushland setting.
Published 28-August-2025
