Client
ID_Land
(Former Client: RGB)
Dawn, Walloon
New Communities
Collaborators
ETS Engineers
O2 Group Ecologists
QTraffic
Oliver Hume
Martins
Disciplines
Landscape Architecture
Town Planning
Urban Design
Media
Location
Ipswich, QLD
Date
2018
Imagery
Tract Media
Awards
2018 Stormwater Australia Award – Strategic Master Planning (National)
2018 Stormwater Australia Award for Excellence – Strategic or Master Planning (QLD)
Amidst a growing demand for housing across South East Queensland, Dawn is delivering much-needed residential supply through a major greenfield development west of Walloon, approximately 10km from Ipswich.
On behalf of ID Land, Tract has provided town planning and urban design services for this master planned estate, unlocking 184 hectares of land and facilitating approval for approximately 2,000 residential lots over a 10-year period.
From the outset, Tract has played a central role in shaping Dawn’s vision—supporting the delivery of a vibrant, well-connected community that responds to both market demand and environmental priorities.
The estate features a small retail centre, extensive parklands, and a central waterway corridor and district park. A key focus of the masterplan was the rehabilitation of a degraded waterway, transforming it into a thriving riparian and aquatic habitat through best-practice stormwater management.
The central waterway corridor is the primary feature of the project, and the enhancement and incorporation of this natural asset was essential.
Tract’s urban design team has curated a masterplan that integrates seamlessly with surrounding neighbourhoods and natural systems, enabling thoughtful delivery of services and transport infrastructure. The design prioritises liveability, ecological outcomes, and long-term resilience.
As town planning lead, Tract has managed a wide range of statutory approvals and built strong relationships with local government, including strategic input into the Ipswich City Plan 2025. Our broader disciplines also contributed to the project’s success, with 3D visualisations produced in collaboration with Martins Design Agency and Oliver Hume, and detailed parkland designs delivered by our landscape architecture team.
Through integrated planning and collaboration, Dawn stands as a benchmark for sustainable greenfield development and a timely response to Queensland’s housing needs.
