The Department of Resources has put names to five new suburbs in the Caboolture West greenfield growth area.
The new suburbs are Waraba, Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, Greenstone and Corymbia.
More than 70,000 residents are expected to move into the area, north-west of Brisbane, over the next 40 years.
Minister for Resources, Scott Stewart said the suburb names celebrated Indigenous language, local wildlife, plants and rocks found in the area.
“The suburb of Waraba, which will likely accommodate part of the town centre, is the Kabi Kabi word for ‘burn’ and refers to the traditional land management practices of the Kabi Kabi people,” Mr Stewart said.
“My Department has been working with the Moreton Bay Regional Council to facilitate the development of the area and the five proposed names were put forward after the Council undertook extensive engagement with the community and stakeholders.”
The Minister said three more suburbs might be needed in the future to accommodate projected growth and the Government committed $25 million to bring forward water and sewer infrastructure for the first stages of development.
“The area will accommodate a variety of affordable and diverse housing options and provide for four State primary schools and two State secondary schools, four neighbourhood hubs, 15 local parks and a range of other key features and infrastructure to create a sustainable and liveable community,” Mr Stewart said.
