Woodhill servo approved despite objections

The controversial Glenlogan Park development application was subject to a consultation period earlier this year.

Objections were lodged by landowners Jocelynne Berry, Robert Pyle and the Education Department.

In a written submission to council chief executive Silvio Trinca, the Education Department initially objected to the development on the basis of potential increased traffic, noise, air pollution and privacy impacts.

The department said the school might require school campus modifications to ensure continued health and safety of students and staff.

However, an Education Department spokesperson told the Jimboomba Times that approval conditions had addressed concerns.

"The Department of Education will work with the Logan City Council to ensure ongoing adherence to the approved development conditions," the spokesperson said.

"The Department of Education will also work in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and relevant stakeholders to ensure there is a coordinated approach to road safety around the school, ongoing monitoring of air quality and traffic noise levels."

A Logan City Council spokesperson said the development application complied with the Beaudesert Shire Planning Scheme 2007.

Monica Hambleton, who lives near Woodhill State School, said she was disgusted with the outcome.

"A lot more things need to be put in place before they do things like (build a petrol station)," she said.

"There needs to be upgrades including more guardrails and signage, which would be a good start."

LNP member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause said the service station approval meant traffic pressures during morning and afternoon peak times would only get more dangerous at Woodhill State School.

"This is a very disappointing outcome for the school community," Mr Krause said.

"It will make it difficult to turn onto the highway, creating a potentially dangerous situation as more people move into the area."