Maha Sinnathamby
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
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Rankings
1
Covers
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Records
Maha Sinnathamby's achievements are rare in the world of property development. He didn't just build a suburb; he built an entire city from scratch. Greater Springfield's recognition as the World's Best Master Planned Community in 2010 put him on the global map. His induction into two halls of fame underscores the respect he commands among peers. Being named one of Queensland's 50 greatest thinkers is a nod to his intellectual approach to city-building. These honours reflect a career dedicated to a single, ambitious vision.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
For service to urban development and the community.
Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame
Inducted with Springfield City Group for outstanding contribution to business.
Property Council of Australia Hall of Fame
Inducted for pioneering work in master-planned communities.
Rankings & Lists
Queensland's 50 Greatest Thinkers
Magazine Covers
The Edge Malaysia
May 2023
Building a City from Scratch in Australia
Records & Feats
Founder of Australia's largest master-planned community
Greater Springfield is the largest privately developed city in Australia, covering 2,860 hectares.