Gold Coast: proposed "call-in notice" flagged for Reedy Creek quarry after community concerns

Queensland's Government has moved to escalate scrutiny of a proposed quarry at Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast, stating it will issue a proposed call-in notice following significant community feedback and concerns about aspects of the application and submission process.

A "call-in" mechanism can allow the State to take over assessment or decision-making for developments considered to have broader impacts. In this case, the Government says the proposed call-in will trigger a 10 business day consultation window, inviting feedback from the applicant, council and submitters before a final decision on whether to call the application in.

For residents, the debate often centres on heavy vehicle movements, noise, dust, environmental impacts and the cumulative effect of industrial activity near homes. For the region more broadly, quarry supply can intersect with construction demand and infrastructure delivery, which is why planning processes are typically contested: communities want protections and confidence in assessment integrity, while industry argues for certainty and timely decisions.

The next phase will likely be defined by the quality of submissions and whether concerns can be addressed through conditions, redesign, or a different decision pathway. Regardless of outcome, the move signals that the Reedy Creek proposal has reached a level of attention where transparency and procedural confidence are now central to the story.