The historic sixth-generation Scott’s family farm has been saved after it was found it was not a suitable site for a school.
Education Queensland and Economic Development Queensland made the ruling yesterday.
It comes after the Scott family spent years fighting to save the 130-year-old property after 39 acres had been earmarked for development by 2041.
The family launched Parliamentary petitions, a change.org campaign, set up websites and Facebook and constantly lobbied the state government to stop the development of a school for the growing Ripley community.
Ipswich State MP Jennifer Howard has welcomed the announcement by two Departments that a school or any future school will not be built on the site.
“Scott family can finally get on with their lives, knowing that the farm will remain as it has for generations to come,” she said.
“This place has always been more than just a farm; it’s a part of our community. Seeing it preserved for future generations is a wonderful win for Ipswich
Bundamba State MP Lance McCallum said that this is a great win for Ipswich’s heritage, and it’s a great win for Ipswich’s future.
“Scott’s Farm has been in our community for generations and now we know for certain that it will continue to be a part of our community for generations to come.
“I want to pay tribute to the Scott Family – they were so generous with their time, and passionate with their advocacy – it was great to join Jen Howard and the family and go out to Scott’s Farm to share the good news.
“It’s such a beautiful part of Ipswich and I’m so pleased that it’s going to be preserved for future generations,” he said.
