Orion Springfield Central has sparked controversy among shoppers with its plans to renovate the already dog friendly precinct by extending its food court to include a pet-friendly dining deck.

In an attempt to dismiss shopper’s suggestions that a pet friendly initiative would be unhygienic, a spokeswoman for the Australian company Mirvac said Orion’s pet friendly initiatives were created abiding by Queensland Government pet inclusion laws.

Subject to Ipswich Council approval, staged works are expected to commence mid-2018.