In a state littered with real estate gold mines could this suburb sitting just outside state capital Brisbane be one of the hottest regions for budding investors The Queensland suburb of Bellbird Park was recently named in the highly coveted Smart Property Investment Fast 50 ranking for 2024, which launched last month The report and ranking combined the insights of a 14-strong investment expert panel and recent housing performance drawn from open-source data and it aims to give unparalleled insight into the Australian suburbs that are set for future growth According to data from CoreLogic, the suburb, which lies just south of central Toowoomba, has performed exceptionally in a number of key investment metrics. Despite interest rates rising for much of the last 12 months, causing a market downturn that was at one stage compared to the global financial crisis If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later Having begun its life in 1840 as a European settlement established for the region’s farming and grazing prospects Bellbird Park has sprung into contention as one of Queensland’s most enticing investment prospects with a relatively affordable $600,000 median home value and 4 per cent gross rental yields making the suburb an affordable Following gentrification and development at the turn of the century the suburb became littered with new housing estates and infrastructure leading to an increasing population and diversified local community which boosted the region’s standing as a family-friendly area The region’s housing stock is wide-ranging comprising a blend of new and established homes with small single-family dwellings sitting at the smaller end of the size spectrum multi-bedroom family homes can be found within its boundaries Adding to Bellbird Park’s family appeal is the construction of an $85.5 million primary school in the region which was recently announced by the Queensland state government The project will deliver state-of-the-art facilities to the region and will be completed by the time the next school year rolls around adding the government’s intention to deliver “world-class education services” alongside a greater influx of frontline workers to the fast-growing community “it is fantastic to see work underway on another state-of-the-art school in the growing Ipswich corridor” Bellbird Park boasts a plethora of parks and recreational areas including the Bellbird Park Sports Complex which houses a range of sporting facilities while the nearby Redbank Plains Shopping Centre gives residents access to a range of retail and dining options the suburb is conveniently serviced by a host of transport networks while the Springfield Central Station connects Bellbird Park and surrounding neighbourhoods to Brisbane within an hour Motorists will be pleased to note several major highways envelop the suburb which provide Bellbird Park residents with seamless access to Brisbane City as well as other pockets of the Sunshine State Bellbird Park is set to benefit from the Ipswich Smart City Program ambitious plan [for Ipswich] to become Australia’s move liveable and prosperous smart city” The region’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan is expected to include hundreds of future projects worth more than $3 billion in transport Moreover, Ipswich was recently named as one of “five affordable Aussie suburbs offering upside potential” by property group Hotspotting Key to the region’s ranking are several infrastructure projects which boost Ipswich’s standings and a $5 billion Australian Defence Force contract According to Hotspotting director Terry Ryder Ipswich is one of South-East Queensland’s fastest-growing regions with future growth set to be underpinned by these infrastructure projects Alongside the presence of multiple “major national companies and government departments” in Ipswich Mr Ryder concluded that “other core elements of Ipswich’s appeal are accessibility To see which other Queensland suburbs made the Fast 50, click here Copyright © 2007-2025 Smart Property Investment Cessnock residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with a brand-new Return and Earn machine now open at Bellbird Park Bowling Club The newly installed Return and Earn machine is the seventh return point in the Cessnock area offering locals an additional convenient option to return their eligible containers and receive the 10-cent refund “The Cessnock community are already enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 149.7 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since the scheme began,” said James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, the network operator for the scheme. The new machine provides users with several options for redeeming their refund. They can print a voucher for cash redemption at Woolworths, opt for an e-voucher, or receive payment directly into their bank or PayPal account via the Return and Earn app. Additionally, users have the choice to donate their refunds to local charities, such as Riding for the Disabled Raymond Terrace & Lower Hunter, the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Kid’s Club, and WIRES Wildlife Rescue. Alternatively, they can support the state-wide appeal for Little Wings, which provides essential transport for seriously ill children from regional and remote areas of NSW. Since the scheme’s launch, more than 11.7 billion containers have been returned for recycling through 630 return points across NSW, resulting in over $1 billion in refunds. Return and Earn has also become a significant fundraising avenue, generating more than $54 million for charities and community groups statewide. The Bellbird Return and Earn machine is situated at the Bellbird Park Bowling Club, 21 Hetton Street, Bellbird, and operates daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. “I encourage everyone to make Return and Earn a part of your regular recycling routine. Together we can all contribute to a more sustainable future, where the materials that our bottles, cans and cartons are made of are kept in use and out of landfill,” Dorney added. Keep me up to date with the latest Australian Manufacturing news, events, resources, and information. Australian Manufacturing (AM) is the leading publication, directory, and resource for the manufacturing and industrial sector in Australia. Bellbird Park’s newest round of Multicultural Leadership Program graduates has demonstrated the growth the program can foster, with students expressing their deep gratitude for the program.  The program combines physical skill development with sessions on resilience, leadership, goal setting, self-discipline, motivation, and job preparation, to help young men build life skills and belief in their abilities.   Community Liaison Officer, Wally Ropati, saw the opportunity to bring the program to Bellbird Park to support the school’s culturally and linguistically diverse population.  “I think there's always a need at our school because we have so many different kids who may come from the same backgrounds, but every kid had their own journey and their own story,” Wally said.  “Having the program and Alex Glenn sets the foundation and helps break down the barriers for these kids.  “It’s resonating because Lex creates that welcoming environment where he is not just a facilitator, but a normal human being that cares about them, their development and who they are.  “These boys persevered, and they showed great integrity and resilience, and it was all about them and their development, so I just think it’s just an awesome program and an awesome opportunity for these boys to grow.”  Tamatea accepted his graduation certificate with pride as his mum watched on, crediting Alex for helping him come out of his shell.  “I feel like I really needed something to broaden my life skills and find a place where I could be included; It’s a win-win situation because we’re having fun and learning,” he said.  “Wally really believes in me as a leader, and he is confident that I can lead these boys in high school.    “I really want to be a chippy, but now I know my leadership skills, I feel like I can even own my own business.”  While currently a program for male students, Wally sees the opportunity the program could have to help female students build their leadership skills and resilience.  “I think our girls are hungry for the program,” Wally said.  “I invited two other girls who’ve come to Bellbird, and I saw that as an opportunity to show how much I care about them and show them what Lex does here.”  Nia was invited to attend the program last term, and it wasn’t long before she took it upon herself to help Alex set up and organise the boys.  I’ve learned about leadership and role models and how it’s not always the person that’s standing up and talking, it’s more about standing up and helping others in need, “I think that applies to me because I’ve doubted myself a lot and ever since I've been here throughout the two terms Wally and Alex have helped me and supported me and made sure I know that I’m just as important as the other students.”  Now having completed her second round of the program, Nia feels she has grown within herself and is more confident than ever.   “It was amazing because I’m new to the school, so I wasn’t sure about myself, but being in the program with the boys was really amazing because they supported me and complimented me,” Nia said.  “I kept coming back because it was like another home."  During the emotional graduation ceremony, the program’s alumni joined the recent graduates to perform a haka to thank and show their respect to Alex, a moving display of how important the program has been to them.  The Multicultural Leadership Program is proudly supported by the Department of Children, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs.  with family members Jayde Tucker and Donna Tucker The land that the park is on used to be the Tucker family’s Redbank Plains’ Maureen Barnett (nee Tucker) recalls that time and the family farm My brother Dave and sister Jan grew up there as we had the farm for 18 years,” she said “We had all the animals you could imagine and we used to have a lot of fun “Our bike ride would take between five minutes and five hours depending on how many animals we would stop to pat or how long we would spend scavenging through the bush or the dump “We would milk twice a day and dad would drive the cream into Goodna station where it would then go by rail to the butter factory at Booval.” It was common for the farm to have children everywhere playing and quite often the Dinmore-Riverview Scouts would hold camps on the farm where the children learnt all sorts of skills the Tuckers were forced to sell Buchanan Vale “I had donated some old sketches from around the Goodna area to Cr Paul Tully We got talking about the family history and then we found out a park was going to be named after us,” Mrs Barnett said “Maybe mum and dad are watching down and having a big smile The Tucker Family Park was officially opened recently by Division 2 Cr Paul Tully “When the opportunity came along for the park to be named I thought of the Tuckers straight away,” he said “The park is quite close to where their homestead used to be “It will eventually be connected to the existing Rotary Park with a $1m linear pathway through the scenic surroundings and bushland.” A free community event ‘Get Fit in the Forest’ event will be held this Saturday hosted by TV personality and fitness guru Tim Robards Sign up for a free six week boot camp by Just-Her Fitness grab a sausage from the sausage sizzle and let the kids loose on the jumping castle The activities will run from 9am – 11am at the Tucker Family Park AVID Property Group general manager Bruce Harper said there would be a separate event to celebrate the opening of the dog-off-leash area on Saturday It will include a free dog wash and dog agility classes “We’ll be celebrating these great features of Tucker Family Park with a series of fun events for the whole family “This weekend we are launching our six-week boot camp we really want to help residents get familiar with our outdoor gym.” For those who can’t make it to the boot camp Brentwood Forest has commissioned a unique app developed specifically for their outdoor gym for people to download which helps plan workouts and gives you a chance to invite other uses to come along for a session as I want to have a birthday at this park for my son Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Newly unveiled plans for Bellbird Park’s first off-lead dog park in AVID Property Group’s Brentwood Forest will have tails unanimously wagging across the Greater Springfield and Ipswich regions The 1,600 square metre, fully-fenced puppy friendly space, to be completed late-2017, will form part of the new 1.3 hectare park being delivered by AVID Property Group and will be one of the largest off-lead dog parks in the Greater Springfield and Ipswich regions AVID general manager Bruce Harper said Ipswich City Council was supportive of AVID’s plans for the park “Council has been extremely supportive of our plans for the park as they understand the significant health social and economic benefits dog parks like this one bring,” he said “The park will help cater for the needs of the more than 28,000 registered dogs in the region, and with only 14 other off-lead dog parks in the Ipswich local government area we expect the park will be welcomed by pet loving locals.” “The community will also be able to access a range of sports fitness and kids play facilities that will form part of the new broader $1.2 million dollar park planned for Brentwood Forest.” The park will be located on the doorstep of approximately 1,200 residents already living at Brentwood Forest Brentwood Forest’s latest Magpie land release includes blocks with sizes ranging from an easy care 250 square metre to 563 square metre family sized blocks The latest Tempo Living house and land release offers architecturally designed homes as turnkey packages at fixed prices Land prices at Brentwood start from just $169,000 while Tempo Living house and land packages start from just $302,215 Brentwood Forest is also home to newly opened high school - Bellbird Park State Secondary College - and has also welcomed plans for a proposed new child care centre within the community, expected to open in late-2017. 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We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! how and where will it grow and what will it look like in the future Proposed answers to these questions have been revealed in strategies for 30 local areas – including alternative options for some areas and sites – released for early community engagement as part of a two-year process to develop a new planning scheme Council is currently asking the community to have its say on a Statement of Proposals and draft Strategic Framework which includes the strategies for local areas Ipswich First has summarised what’s happening in each of the areas to provide an overview of what is proposed Scroll down until you find your suburb to see what is proposed The complete Local Area Frameworks document can be viewed here Consultation on the Statement of Proposals is open until 4.30pm on Friday, 28 June, 2019. Submissions can be made by email at [email protected] Most development will happen around the major centre in Goodna outside the areas affected by flooding Development up to 10 storeys is proposed for Queen Street up to five storeys along Martha Street and the southern side of Alice Street A range of low density and different lot sizes are proposed for land near Ascot Street Read more about plans for this area here This area will continue to develop as a significant employment hub for Ipswich and the region Medium impact business and industry developments are accommodated towards the centre with low impact uses on the edge A conservation designation is proposed for bushland on land off Addison Road Retention of the area’s leafy character through acreage and large urban lot sizes is proposed An option exists for medium density housing around the Camira neighbourhood centre Woogaroo Creek and O’Dwyer’s Gully will be protected Springfield Town Centre will continue to develop as a Principal Regional Activity Centre with a full range of residential densities proposed with higher density development in the town centre and medium densities in the adjoining areas There will be lower densities in other suburban residential areas An important network of green space includes conservation lands to the south and west Redbank Plains Town Square shopping centre It is proposed that one acre (4000m2) or quarter acre (1000m2) lots are located west of Fiona Street with one acre or 800 square metre lots east of Fiona Street and north of Eugene Street to retain existing amenity and character New residential lots between 300 to 500 square metres are proposed in lieu of light industry uses on land fronting Greenwood Village and Redbank Plains roads Medium density options are proposed around Redbank Plains District Centre School Road local centre and Keidges Road neighbourhood centre Goodna Creek and Happy Jack Gully will be protected Regionally significant business and industry employment will continue in the Redbank Peninsula with medium impact uses towards the centre and low impact uses on the edge with a strong focus on transport and logistics Highway oriented businesses will develop at Francis Street Protection for character housing in Redbank township will continue New residential lots between 300 and 500 square metres are proposed for undeveloped land at Collingwood Park Medium density housing is proposed west of Redbank Plaza within limited areas in Redbank township and near the intersection of Collingwood Drive and Redbank Plains Road This area will support regionally significant business and industry with medium impact uses towards the centre and low impact uses towards the outside There is an option to rehabilitate the former power station ash dam to add to parkland along Bundamba Creek and additional low impact industrial uses A business park and sports ground supporting Ripley Major Centre is proposed for land at the southern end of Swanbank An urban village with development up to five storeys is identified between Riverview Railway Station and Ipswich Motorway with a ‘main street’ style local centre along Station Road and a civic square between the railway station and Moggill Ferry Road There is also an option for higher density development Undeveloped land west of Riverview State School may be developed for residential lots between 600 and 700 square metres Land between the Warrego Highway/Goodna Bypass and Bremer River will provide for low and medium impact business and industry uses Costco Ipswich recently opened at Citiswich Business Park Further development at the regionally significant employment area of Citiswich Estate will continue Establishing a network of neighbourhood centres across the area is a focus Medium density housing up to five storeys is proposed near Bundamba Railway station Blackstone and at Brisbane and River roads An opportunity exists for new residential lots to the southeast of Citiswich Estate with limited development proposed in remaining areas This area has the largest concentration of acreage residential blocks in the city It is proposed to retain the area’s predominant semi-rural character It is also proposed to encourage relocation of Tivoli Raceway to allow further residential development in Chuwar including options for a mix of lots ranging from 300 square metres to 6000 square metres plus a new neighbourhood centre with adjacent one to two storey dwellings near the intersection of Robin Street and Aura Crescent Karalee is proposed to develop a district centre along Junction Road with medium density housing along the southern side of Junction Road A new neighbourhood centre is proposed near Karalee Primary School along Arthur Summervilles Road This area will continue to develop in support of the Ipswich City Centre with retail and other uses including development up to 10 storeys through to Browns Park There is an opportunity for a stadium at The Terrace There will be limited development for mining affected land at Tivoli and behind St Joseph’s Primary School Opportunities exist to investigate light industry near Warrego Highway/Mt Crosby Road interchange and for a possible business ‘incubator’ precinct comprising houses off Mt Crosby Road Medium density housing up to three storeys is proposed for flood free land north and west of Sutton Park next to a planned local centre at Fernvale Road and Diamantina Boulevard and next to Raymonds Hill neighbourhood centre off Pine Mountain Road Land between Diamantina Boulevard and the Warrego Highway and Haig Street Quarry Conservation Estate and Workshop Street provides opportunities for new residential lots 300 to 500 square metres Limited development is proposed outside these areas Ipswich’s CBD will continue to be the civic administrative and economic heart of the city Ipswich City Centre will continue to be the civic administrative and economic heart of Ipswich and the broader western corridor Retaining iconic townscape and landscape features is a priority Opportunities exist for adaptive reuse or sympathetic infill residential development close to the current CBD or Thomas Street railway station as well as commercial office tower and high density residential uses to establish Development will be focused around Booval railway station with a core area at Booval Fair Development up to five storeys is proposed along Station Road in a ‘main street’ style and up to two storeys east and west of Brisbane Road There are options to increase building heights to 10 storeys near the station and to extend medium density housing south to Blackstone Road New flood levels have resulted in a reduction in higher density residential development for land at Basin Pocket and East Ipswich The Bundamba Stables Residential Area has been removed due to a lack of demand and other constraints Limited change is proposed as this area is mostly developed Some medium density options are proposed around local/neighbourhood centres There is support for local centres at Raceview and Ash Street A local business and industry area is proposed south of the cemetery Opportunities exist for medium density housing and a small neighbourhood centre on the south western end of Lobb Street Medium density housing up to five storeys is designated on the eastern side of Lobb Street Low-medium density housing may also develop on flood free land near Lobley Park The proposals support local business and industry along Lobb Street Yamanto Central will play a role in the region’s growth High and medium density development – up to five storeys – focused around the future railway station and a new main street Jobs will come from a local business and industry area off Hall Street and business park off Warwick Road and Salesyard Road Special opportunity areas exist at Warwick Road (mix of office and Hall Street (business incubator/home occupations) Ripley Town Centre will develop as a Major Regional Activity Centre with medium and high density residential precincts Medium density residential precincts at Ripley East and Ripley West will support the regional centre Major greenspace footprints are designated along Bundamba and Deebing creeks An option exists for the eastern side of Fischers Road to convert to new suburban lots (300 to 500 square metres) with a neighbourhood centre and medium density residential at the northern end including designation of Ivory’s Rock Conference Centre for tourism/events An option exists for a Defence Industry Business Park to the north of Cunningham Highway in association with RAAF Base Amberley Significant conservation areas such as Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate and Purga Nature Reserve will be protected Protection of the integrity and operational efficiency of RAAF Base Amberley is the primary consideration in this area together with support for allied activities The residential amenity of Willowbank township will be protected with no further residential development proposed in or around the township There is an opportunity for minor expansion of the neighbourhood centre along Old Toowoomba Road Limited opportunity for medium density residential exists due to flood impacts There is an option for medium density residential and a small neighbourhood centre on the southern side of Wulkuraka Station The proposals also include a reduction in the footprint of Wulkuraka industrial area owing to vegetation protection and flooding impacts This area will mostly retain its current look and feel There is limited opportunity for further industrial use along the rail line The large lot/acreage character of Blacksoil will be retained with some limited opportunities for rural living lots to be developed Significant greenfield development opportunities exist at Walloon and Thagoona Urban development at Walloon is proposed to include a district centre extending from Queen Street to the railway line with medium density housing on land adjoining the district centre and railway station New suburban residential lots (300 to 500 square metres) will extend to the north and north west a new local centre is proposed on land near the intersection of Karrabin Rosewood Road and Thagoona Haigslea Road The area within the ‘walk up’ catchment of Thagoona railway station could be developed for medium density housing up to five storeys with an option to include land to the south in the SEQ Regional Plan Urban Footprint Land outside this catchment has potential for new suburban residential lots Land in the area which is impacted by past underground mining will remain as acreage housing Marburg township will retain its heritage character Heritage listed Woodlands will have a tourism designation Rosewood will retain much of its charm and character into the future Significant expansion is constrained by mining flooding and good quality agricultural land Targeted infill and medium density development will generate opportunities to broaden housing diversity and provide residential growth to support main street businesses The proposal is to continue strong heritage character controls in pre-1946 housing precincts and the main street area A small service trades/light industry area is proposed near the showgrounds It is also proposed to allow new suburban residential lots from 300 to 500 square metres on the northern side of Karrabin Rosewood Road An opportunity is identified to include land to the north-east in the SEQ Regional Plan Urban Footprint This area has the capacity to develop as one of Australia’s largest industrial areas with potential for it to operate as an ‘inland port’ focused on inter-modal rail freight movement Some difficult to locate activities are likely An important tourism zone exists in the form of the motorsports and events precinct at Willowbank No further expansion of Willowbank township is proposed Opportunities for ecotourism exist around Cabanda/Kunkalla historic rail and along the edge of the Tallegalla escarpment Grandchester and Calvert are both proposed to have township designations but are not expected to expand considerably due to constraints Significant opportunities exist for rural/ecotourism including Old Hiddenvale and Grandchester heritage railway and proximity to the conservation estate associated with the Little Liverpool Range This area will retain its current rural character and amenity >> Explained: What is a planning scheme and why it matters to you >> Where the jobs will be in Ipswich >> What is green infrastructure and why is Ipswich ‘building’ it?  We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A Domino’s pizza delivery driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed multiple times while on the job in Ipswich’s western suburbs. Police allege the 40-year-old was attacked by a group of youths on Abbot Circuit in the suburb of Bellbird Park at about 7.15pm on Friday. Queensland police have charged four youths after an alleged stabbing and robbery in Bellbird Park. He suffered serious injuries to his torso before managing to escape, police said on Saturday. Detectives found the alleged offenders at a home in Redbank Plains and later charged four youths – aged between 15 and 17 – with armed robbery and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. Police said the alleged victim was stabbed “a number of times”. “We can confirm that thankfully, this team member is going to be OK and is in a stable condition in hospital,” a Domino’s spokesperson said on Saturday. “Domino’s has procedures in place to minimise the amount of cash carried by team members while on delivery. “Our number one priority is the safety of our team and we are currently focused on their wellbeing, including offering counselling support.” The youths were refused bail and will appear in Ipswich Children’s Court on a date yet to be confirmed. A Domino\\u2019s pizza delivery driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed multiple times while on the job in Ipswich\\u2019s western suburbs. Detectives found the alleged offenders at a home in Redbank Plains and later charged four youths \\u2013 aged between 15 and 17 \\u2013 with armed robbery and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. Police said the alleged victim was stabbed \\u201Ca number of times\\u201D. \\u201CWe can confirm that thankfully, this team member is going to be OK and is in a stable condition in hospital,\\u201D a Domino\\u2019s spokesperson said on Saturday. \\u201CDomino\\u2019s has procedures in place to minimise the amount of cash carried by team members while on delivery. \\u201COur number one priority is the safety of our team and we are currently focused on their wellbeing, including offering counselling support.\\u201D The youths were refused bail and will appear in Ipswich Children\\u2019s Court on a date yet to be confirmed. Term 3 has been very busy for the Beyond the Broncos program, with four new schools joining the Girls Academy program and taking part in the program launch and their first workshops. Our program ambassadors Scott Prince, Justin Hodges and Ali Brigginshaw visited all to welcome them into the program and kick things off with the Culture and Identity workshop. Bellbird Park, Springfield Central, Lowood and Forest Lake high schools are the newest schools to join in the program, with students and teachers very excited to be a part of the Beyond the Broncos family. “Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students make up a significant portion of our students, and as a growing college looking towards the future we want to build a support team here at Bellbird Park that can help out our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students achieve whatever they want to do and part of that was partnering with the Beyond the Broncos program”, said Michael West, Principal. The team visited a total of 34 schools in Term 3 and spoke to students about Culture and Identity. We will be on the road again in Term 4 to celebrate the hard work the students have put in this year and their resilience for continuing their education in a very disrupted year. The Beyond the Broncos program is proudly supported by the Australian Government. The region’s 140,000 voters will elect a new mayor a State MP amid the widespread and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis “The elections will proceed,” Ms Palaszczuk said “I remind voters to bring their own pen and pencil and the need to practise social distancing.” The Premier said huge numbers had already voted by pre-poll postal or telephone and this would help stop the spread of the virus There will be exemptions for those who are unwell and cannot turn up to vote,” she said but it is unknown what impact community concerns over the coronavirus will have on numbers turning out Saturday There has also been concerns expressed about the three different voting systems for some Ipswich voters (including the Bundamba electorate contest) An Electoral Commission of Queensland spokesperson said in all Ipswich polling booths posters will be on display to explain the different voting systems “Staff are also available and the instructions are also on the ballot papers,” she said There are 60 locations to vote across Ipswich with about 15 in each of the four divisions Not all voting booths have the same level of disability access. For details on disability access, view the ECQ polling booth information here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/Events/EventDetails?EventID=593&EventType=2 >> Three different voting systems may be confusing but ECQ provides clarity