Greater Springfield, located just 35 minutes from Brisbane CBD, provides a virbant solution for those tired of sitting in traffic and struggling with congestion.
Greater Springfield is a fully master planned city which is based on the three pillars of education, health, and technology, also known as the Knowledge Precinct. Although it comprises of six suburbs, Springfield Central business district is the one that benefits from these precincts.
The city has an extensive green space area dedicated to recreation, including the conservation corridor that links the White Rock Conservation Corridor, Spring Mountain, Spring Lake, and Discovery Lake.
Robelle Domain, the green lungs of the city, is the central open green space corridor that provides over 11 kilometres of boardwalks, walking and cycle tracks, sports fields, and playgrounds for the community.
There are also numerous recreational activities available, such as golf, tennis, canoeing, swimming, bushwalking, and bike riding.
The green space master plan
Maha Sinnathamby AM, the city founder and visionary, believes that green spaces are an integral part of Greater Springfield’s master plan. The plan emphasizes the integration of health, education, and IT to ensure high living standards, with green spaces included prominently in every aspect.
Living Green: The Key to Enhanced Quality of Life
Green living has a positive impact on the quality of life as it filters smoke, dust, and air pollution, and generates oxygen sufficient for a family of four daily. Green spaces help reduce the impact of asthma and other breathing disorders common in children.
Boosting Social Connections: The Benefits of Improved Socialization
Green spaces create opportunities for improved socialization and bring families together to build a sense of community. Robelle Domain, Orion Lagoon, and other parklands provide ample opportunities for families to bond through walking trails, picnics, water play, and a range of sporting facilities. Community events like the Springfield Markets and seasonal festivals also help build connections.
Elevating Your Well-Being: The Advantages of Improved Physical Health
Parks improve public health and relieve the stresses of city life by providing outlets for exercise and improving physical health. The availability of parks encourages people to exercise more, which reduces the risk of various diseases.
Improved Mental Wellbeing
Green spaces have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. Direct exposure to nature helps reduce stress and increase happiness almost immediately. Contact with the natural world improves children’s psychological health, enhances emotional stability, and helps to train the brain to focus better, reducing symptoms of ADHD.
Greater Springfield offers a range of recreational opportunities, including the renowned Brookwater Golf Course, with one-third of all land dedicated to open spaces. The Springfield Lakes Hotel offers fine dining and luxury accommodation for visitors to enjoy the Greater Springfield lifestyle. With a diverse range of shopping, education, healthcare, residential estates, and modern public transport services, Greater Springfield is constantly growing, and the lifestyle just keeps getting better.