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*Artist Impression<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”18px|0px|0px|3px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-152px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”73px” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”|3px|0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 173 Woolmer Rd, Woolmer<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”73px” custom_margin=”|5px|24px|5px|false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In response to the growing population at Highfields, Highlands Christian College has purchased 100 acres of land and is excited to propose a new co-educational Campus. The new Highfields Campus is proposed to cater for prep to Year 12, with onsite church, playgroup, kindergarten, and early learning centre, replicating our approach at the existing Campus in South Toowoomba.<\/p>\n Our Highfields Campus seeks to integrate the natural environment with learning, and has an emphasis on outdoor education, recreation, and agriculture. This approach is intended to be reflected in the Campus layout and building design.<\/p>\n The new Campus project has been lodged with the State Government for approval, with a view to opening for the 2027 school year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n COME ALONG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW CAMPUS AT HIGHFIELDS AND GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK.<\/span><\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Tuesday 13th Dec<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n COME ALONG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW CAMPUS AT HIGHFIELDS AND GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK.<\/span><\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Tuesday 13th Dec<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#8F7511″ header_text_color=”#8F7511″ background_color=”rgba(0,30,96,0.99)” width=”100%” min_height=”51px” custom_margin=”56px||-54px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”56px||-54px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-28px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”25px|14px|71px|14px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n COME ALONG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW CAMPUS AT HIGHFIELDS AND GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK.<\/span><\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Tuesday 13th Dec<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/community-drop-in-tickets-473805865097″ button_text=”RSVP Now” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#8F7511″ transform_scale=”80%|80%” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|10px|0px|10px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|10px|0px|10px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px|10px|0px|10px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”43px” custom_margin=”|auto|-37px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color_tablet=”” color_phone=”#FFFFFF” color_last_edited=”on|phone” show_divider_tablet=”” show_divider_phone=”on” show_divider_last_edited=”on|phone” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”25px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n 173 Woolmer road consists of 100 acres on the western outskirts of Highfields (Woolmer Rd is an extension of Cawdor road)<\/p>\nNEW HIGHLANDS HIGHFIELDS CAMPUS PROJECT<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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![here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are the expected student and staff numbers?” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe campus is expected to accommodate 750 students and 120 staff the following at full capacity by 2036.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are the expected hours of operation? ” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe Highlands model caters for all aspects of life. While most activity will be Monday to Friday during school times, we anticipate there will be before- and after- school extracurricular and recreation activities, early learning, and church. Some weekend activities are also planned, including church and recreation.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”When will the new campus open?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nPending approval through the MID process, we anticipate construction in 2025 \/ 2026 to be ready for a staged campus opening from the start of the 2027 school year.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How will traffic be managed? ” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWe understand the new campus will mean more traffic in the area, and a traffic management plan is being developed as part of the proposal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe proposal will include dedicated parking for staff, student pick-up\/drop-off areas, trailer parking and a dedicate bus set down\/parking area. Staggered start times for early learning, kindergarten, primary and secondary schools will help ease congestion, with on-campus before- and after-school extracurricular activities also helping to flatten peak times. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How will the proposal impact the environment?” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nOur vision for the Highfields campus is to integrate learning and nature. Our concept intends to work with the natural environment, and retaining vegetation as much as possible. Detailed plans, civil engineering and ecology studies will be prepared as part of the MID application. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID)?” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nA MID provides an alternative planning approval pathway to a development approval. Through this process, particular public and private infrastructure providers, including schools, can gain a high-level approval for a master plan concept under the Planning Act 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How can I find out more and have my say?” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAs part of the MID process, there are two key opportunities to have a say. Early community and stakeholder feedback is sought ahead of finalising plans. There is also an opportunity to provide feedback to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning as part of the formal statutory process.<\/span><\/p>\nEmaill us at highfieldscampus@hcct.org.au<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0b0825″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#8F7511″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nQuick Links<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nProposed Site Plan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nHighlands Church, Highfields Campus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nHighlands Christian College<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nHighlands Kindy & Early Learning (Middle Ridge)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nContact Us<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nProject \u00a0Enquiries<\/strong> highfieldscampus@hcct.org.au<\/a>07 4617 6521 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nHighfields Enrolment Enquiries<\/strong><\/span><\/a>(Kindy & Early Learning, P-12)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/highfieldscampus.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Highlands-white-1.png” alt=”Highlands Logo” title_text=”Highlands-white” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"*Artist ImpressionNEW HIGHLANDS HIGHFIELDS CAMPUS PROJECT 173 Woolmer Rd, WoolmerIn response to the growing population at Highfields, Highlands Christian College has purchased 100 acres of land and is excited to propose a new co-educational Campus. 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