Have Your Say About Hungerford

There has been much unrest within the Mitchelton community regarding the proposed development of one of Mitchelton's last remaining farmlands, Hungerford Farm. The community now has the opportunity to have their say until close of business on the 14th July.

A development application (D.A) was lodged earlier in the year to Brisbane City Council by the Uniting Church to put 92 housing lots on the 25-hectare property located at 76 Kooya Road, Mitchelton.

Since the D.A. has been lodged, there has been much concern among residents about this development, including both potential ethical and practical concerns.

The Hungerford family has owned this farm since the early 1900’s. However, in 2020, following the death of Greg Hungerford, the Uniting Church acquired the land for $3.5 million. Greg Hungerford expressed that this land should be left to the community for recreational purposes only. If approved, local residents also have concerns regarding potential flooding to new and existing properties, lack of usable parking space for the community, and destruction of native species in the area. The community has formed a group named ‘Friends of Hungerford Farm’ which aims to stop or minimise the development so that the space can be put to better use for the whole community. Submissions to express your view are now open until close of business on the 14th July.

To review the application and planning documents, search 76 Kooya Road at https://developmenti.brisbane.qld. gov.au/ If you would like to contact Friends of Hungerford Farm or require more information, email 76kooyaroad@gmail.com

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