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Keperra Quarry Set for Major Transformation With New Community Precinct

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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

Honeybee Haven: Sweet Start to Community Building in The Quarry

Frasers Property Australia’s $500 million master-planned community, The Quarry, in Keperra is creating a buzz with its first inhabitants – not homeowners, but honeybees. With The Quarry Bee Project, approximately 240,000 European bees have taken up residence in the development, marking an innovative approach to community building and environmental stewardship.

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The Quarry Bee Project takes flight

The Keperra Quarry Bee Project, managed by urban beekeeping group Bee One Third, has installed eight European beehives at The Quarry. Jack Stone, Director of Bee One Third, explains, “These industrious bees are integral to the local ecosystem and venture up to 5 km from their hives at The Quarry, pollinating gardens, parks, forests, and supporting the blossoming Keperra community.”

The bees are expected to produce between 200-300 kg of honey annually, creating a unique local blend that reflects the area’s biodiversity. This initiative serves multiple purposes:

  1. Supporting local pollination
  2. Producing distinctively local honey
  3. Contributing to ecological health
  4. Enhancing community engagement
  5. Aiding in environmental monitoring

Community engagement and education

The Quarry - School Holiday Program 1
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The Quarry is leveraging the bee project for community outreach. Recent school holiday programs have featured the bees, offering families educational activities such as beeswax candle crafting and watercolour painting. The honey produced is being donated to local schools for fundraising and to the nearby Keperra Sanctuary Aged Care facility.

The Quarry - School Holiday Program 2
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Scott Ullman, General Manager Queensland Development at Frasers Property Australia, reports strong interest in The Quarry since its launch in Winter 2023. The first release of 29 lots has sold out, with subsequent releases also selling rapidly. When complete, The Quarry will feature approximately 500 residences and extensive amenities for residents.

Looking ahead

The Quarry
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As the Keperra Quarry winds down its 60-year granite mining operation, the new development is set to transform the area. Located just 9.5 kilometres northwest of Brisbane’s CBD, The Quarry aims to become a vibrant community that balances modern living with environmental consciousness.

Read: Urban Transformation: A New Chapter for Keperra Quarry

The introduction of beehives as The Quarry’s first residents symbolises the development’s commitment to sustainability and community integration. As human residents prepare to move in, they can look forward to being part of a unique ecosystem where urban living and nature coexist harmoniously.

Published 22-June-2024