Springfield Lakes, Queensland
suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Springfield Lakes is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is one of the suburbs created within Greater Springfield. In the 2021 census, Springfield Lakes had a population of 17,211 people.
Geography
The Centenary Motorway forms the north-western boundary of the suburb. The Springfield railway line runs immediately parallel and north of the highway. There is a foot bridge across the motorway (27.6608°S 152.9216°E / -27.6608; 152.9216 (foot bridge to railway station)) which provides access to Springfield railway station.
The lakes from which the suburb takes its name are:
Spring Lake (27.6669°S 152.9194°E / -27.6669; 152.9194 (Spring Lake)), which is named after neighbouring Spring Mountain
Regatta Lake (27.6758°S 152.9199°E / -27.6758; 152.9199 (Regatta Lake)), named for its intended use for water sports
Discovery Lake (27.6780°S 152.9133°E / -27.6780; 152.9133 (Discovery Lake)), named for its adventurous surrounding terrain
Springfield Lakes was developed by Lendlease as a series of smaller neighbourhoods (villages). As of November 2015 these neighbourhoods are: Bridgewater Chase (Springfield), Clancy's Crossing (Springfield), The Escarpment (Springfield), Lakeside, Eden's Homestead, Olive Springs, Butterfly Green, The Promenade, Waterside at The Promenade, The Peninsula, The Summit, Aspect, Creekside, Lakes Entrance, Wildflower Ridge, Park Edge, Tea Trees, Central Walk, and The Sanctuary. The Peninsula is the final neighbourhood of Springfield Lakes developed immediately behind Regatta Lake and Discovery Lake.
History
Springfield Lakes is one of the suburbs created within Greater Springfield, a 2,850-hectare (11.0 sq mi) site which is Australia's largest master planned community.
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