Animal Research Institute (former) — Development by the State application

Closed: 12 June 2026 5pm
Topic: Heritage
Type: Public notice and consultation
Region: Brisbane

The Queensland Heritage Council gives public notice that a report has been received about preliminary building and restoration works to make the Animal Research Institute (former) Main Building safe, secure, and watertight. This includes demolition of the former stables and partial demolition of the southern wing, which sustained significant fire damage in 2023, at the following State Heritage Place: Queensland Heritage Register Number (QHR): Animal Research Institute (former).

Under the provisions of sections 71(4) and (5) of the Queens/and Heritage Act 1992, the Queensland Heritage Council gives public notice that a report has been received about preliminary building and restoration works to make good, make safe, and make watertight the Veterinary School Main Building, including demolition of the stables and partial demolition of the southern wing where the building has sustained significant fire damage, at the following State Heritage Place:

Queensland Heritage Register Number (QHR): 602598
Animal Research Institute (former)
681 Fairfield Road
Yeerongpilly QLD 4105

Any person or entity may write a submission to the Queensland Heritage Council about the development described in this report.

A copy of the application can be downloaded from Development by the State applications or by contacting the department’s Heritage Branch on 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Written submissions

Written submissions quoting the QHR 602598 and application number A-DAS-NEW-101088792 must be received by 10 June 2026 and should be lodged with:

Queensland Heritage Council
c/- Executive Officer, Planning and Heritage Branch
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
GPO Box 2454
BRISBANE QLD 4001

Or emailed to: Heritage.Council@detsi.qld.gov.au

Please note that all submissions received in response to this notice are considered to be public information unless otherwise determined. Copies of submissions will be given to the Queensland Government department proposing the development.

For further information please contact the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation's Planning and Heritage Branch. Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 63)