ocial housing tenants makeBiggera Waters a place to call home The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of fixing Labor's Housing Crisis welcoming tenants into 24 new homes at Biggera Waters The 18 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom social homes were delivered with $11.9 million of Queensland Government funding This recent completion follows the Crisafulli Government's milestone of almost 5,000 social and affordable homes in construction or under contract across the State These homes support the target of 53,500 social and community homes by 2044 as part of the Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan The Crisafulli Government's housing acceleration follows a decade of Labor failure when the former Government failed to plan for the State's growing population and added just 509 social homes on average per year over the last decade The social and affordable housing pipeline includes almost 600 homes currently being built or under contract on the Gold Coast The development has been designed with accessibility and comfort in mind for future residents including older Queenslanders and people with mobility needs Three units are built to platinum level and nine to gold level under the Social Housing Design guidelines Minister for Housing Sam O'Connor said the Government was delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders "I'm proud to open these new social homes in a fantastic location on Hollywell Road right near the shops and the Gold Coast Highway," Minister O'Connor said "This is exactly the kind of site where higher-density housing should be "After a decade of underinvestment by the former Labor Government we're ramping up social and affordable housing construction to deliver where it's needed especially here in our fast-growing Gold Coast region "This mix of one and two-bedroom units will offer safe and secure homes for Queenslanders who need them most opening more land in the right locations and unleashing the community housing sector to unlock more homes across the State." McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said the company was proud to deliver the vital Gold Coast project in partnership with the Queensland Government "There has never been a more important time to get housing off the ground accessible units finished six months ahead of schedule," Mr McNab said "It's a great example of how our integrated model delivers real certainty — especially on essential projects like this Downsizers have become the most dominant buyer demographic at Harbour Shores, the new sustainable masterplanned community on the Gold Coast Lewis Land, one of the longest-standing developers across the Gold Coast for five decades and the creator of the likes of The Sovereign Islands and Ephraim Island, launched Harbour Shores just over 12 months ago The one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments in Biggera Waters—an area with limited new apartment supply—attracted immediate interest from first home buyers including all of the one-bedroom apartments attention has now shifted to the larger two These range in size from spacious 133 sqm to expansive 414 sqm waterfront residences The larger apartments have been particularly popular with downsizers. According to data from MatterFact, the data partner of Urban.com.au 158 sqm apartments priced at $1.64 million have proven just as appealing as the two-bedroom apartments with multi-purpose rooms named after its prime position directly on The Boardwalk fronting canal and the one-hectare feature park has been designed to capture either water or park views to the north and east Every apartment will boast contemporary light-filled coastal interiors each featuring a richness of timber and stone accents The Waterline residents will also enjoy a private pool expansive rooftop amenities and lush tropical landscaping The $1.5 billion sustainable masterplan, set to house over 4,500 people by the mid-2030s, is the first Gold Coast development to achieve a 6-Star Green Star Communities V1.1 rating It will feature eco-friendly elements like solar power and more than 200,000 native plants across the site Spanning 16 hectares, Harbour Shores is one of the last large-scale waterfront greenfield sites on the Gold Coast, a property that Lewis Land has owned for several decades The development will include waterfront villas along with 1.2 kilometres of canal frontage and private marina berths offering direct boat access to the Broadwater Residents in the first stage of Harbour Shores are expected to move in by late 2026 Also completing around the same time to ensure early residents are well served will be The Green a central amenity with a resort-style pool and versatile clubhouse spaces for entertaining We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home This is probably not the page you’re looking for Woman dies in tubing accident near Toowomba while another drowns scuba diving near Wave Break Island on the Gold Coast A woman has died in a New Year’s Day scuba diving accident at a popular Gold Coast swimming spot another woman was found dead on Wednesday after an extensive search following a water tubing accident north-west of Brisbane on New Year’s Eve Emergency services were called to Wave Break Island at 10.10am on Wednesday after the woman who had been scuba diving was pulled unresponsive from the ocean at Main Beach A spokesperson for the Queensland ambulance service said five crews were sent to the scene They treated a single female patient in a life-threatening condition after a scuba diving incident Police will prepare a report for the coroner Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email a 53-year-old woman died after disappearing while water tubing at a campsite near Emu Creek A large search was launched after the woman was reported missing on Tuesday The woman’s death was not being treated as suspicious and police would prepare a report for the coroner and all of them occurred outside the flags There had been 1,385 rescues so far this summer The Royal Life Saving Australia data showed drownings spiked in 2024 with the death rate 20% higher than the five-year average but slightly lower than the number of deaths recorded this time in 2023 Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks Life savers said the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day was the deadliest time to be in and on the water Wave Break Island was created in 1985 to protect the main beaches from heavy weather It is also popular for snorkellers and scuba divers, according to the local waterways authority. These incidents also follow the death of an Australian man on his honeymoon in Bali on Monday. The man, from South Australia, was reportedly swimming with his wife at Pasut beach, a quiet and less commercialised spot not heavily frequented by tourists. Link copiedShareShare articleSome South-East Queensland residents have had power restored on Sunday with 230,000 people affected down from 330,000 on Saturday night.12,500 homes were without power in northern NSW on Sunday afternoon.We're gathering live power outage data from the affected areas' electricity distribution network providers Energex* Essential Energy and Ergon.*Energex map data was last reported at 11:15pm on Sunday See the table below the map for an up-to-date list of suburbs in South-East Queensland experiencing power outages ABC Emergency will broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio. You can find more information, including a map of all the warnings, by clicking here. You can also find these stations on the ABC Listen App CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) <p>&lt;p&gt;Police will probe possible bikie links after a car was driven through the front of a brand new Gold Coast gym and then on fire Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Some of Australia’s most sought after suburbs have appeared on a property industry blacklist of markets investors have been warned to avoid due to a higher risk of coming price falls The 111 suburbs declared “no-go zones” for buyers by national investment advisory group Positive Property were a mix of high-density inner city areas, regional coastal towns and suburbs that boomed after the pandemic The No Go Zones report was based on analysis of multiple economic metrics and housing market indicators across nearly 15,000 Australian suburbs a buyer’s agent and highly successful investor said suburbs flagged in the research were the “bottom markets” for investors MORE: ‘Don’t do it!’: Renos that make your home harder to sell normally dominated by mining towns and lightly populated rural centres was unusual this year in that it included predominantly suburbs in capitals and major regional centres Perth accounted for the most suburbs on the list at 27, followed by the Gold Coast with 13 (with an extra suburb in neighbouring Tweed) and Sydney with 11 MORE: Suburbs where the homes are now cheaper than a decade ago Seven of the no-go zones were in Cairns, six were in Adelaide and five were in Western Australian town Mandurah Other centres with at least two black-listed suburbs were the Sunshine Coast Mr Markoski said a common national theme among the markets on the no-go zones list was a higher supply of housing at a time when buyer demand was diminishing MORE: Landlords’ brutal snub after mum loses husband is a successful investor with a portfolio of 39 properties Many of these areas had also seen considerable growth in recent years which market indicators suggested was not likely to continue and “Suburbs can’t outperform other suburbs forever,” he said “There will come a point where buyers have cheaper alternatives and go somewhere else … Every market moves in cycles.” He noted higher than average vendor discounts were another common feature of the suburbs on the worst buys list the devil is in the detail,” Mr Markoski said they seem like great markets because vendors are offering discounts but you’re not actually buying under market value because the properties weren’t worth the asking prices.” He added that there was an increased risk in some no-go-zones of falling into negative equity where the mortgage is worth more than the value of the home there could be no growth for seven to 10 years because that market does nothing You don’t want that as an investor because it’s the growth that makes you money.” Mr Markoski clarified that being a no-go-zone did not necessarily make these markets poor locations to live. He explained that some of the red flags for investors differed by region: No-go zones on the Gold Coast included Biggera Waters Many of the Gold Coast suburbs deemed no-go zones were “volatile” markets prone to boom-to-bust cycles because of overdevelopment pointing to Surfers Paradise and Mermaid Beach as prime examples “What we find is that a lot of Gold Coast suburbs may be among the top 100 places to invest in the country one year MORE: ‘Disaster’: TikTok trend ruining Aussie homes Building under construction on the Gold Coast Markoski said oversupply was an issue for investors in some Gold Coast suburbs “The market has been moving from one extreme to the other Then every developer and his dog start building and because (Gold Coast) councils are less restrictive with development they frequently end up with oversupply issues.” The current pipeline of projects in some Gold Coast suburbs suggested it was not a good time to be investing as unit oversupply would minimise home value growth or even send some markets backward according to the Positive Property Research Townsville as a whole ticked a lot of boxes for investors but it remained one of the country’s more temperamental markets which included both suburbs in and around the city were largely a story of suburbs that got too hot during the pandemic and the period of interest rate hikes in 2022 and 2023 MORE: ‘Catfish’ homes: new fear for desperate renters Three of the no-go zones were in Townsville “They’ve had their run of growth,” he said noting that there was an imbalance between prices in these suburbs and neighbouring areas “The neighbour price balancing isn’t good … you can’t expect people to keep paying more forever when there are cheaper alternatives.” Cairns was a weaker market for investors than Townsville and was too reliant on one industry – tourism – to be a safe play “If you bought there three years ago you would have made a lot of money There was a lot of (real estate) spending and people were going nuts … There’s a strong chance of a correction there.” No-go zones in and around Cairns were Trinity Park was one of the best markets for investors at the moment as there were multiple suburbs with strong capital growth potential and excellent rental yields but there will be winners and losers,” he said “It’s not going to be a tide that lifts all boats You need to be careful (in Perth) because there will be losers … some suburbs have already had a lot of growth and they’ve gone to a level where prices aren’t maintainable Perth suburbs declared no-go zones were Canning Vale MORE: How to sell your home for the most money possible Some suburbs in coastal towns south of Perth such as Mandurah and Rockingham may have overheated The no-go zones also included multiple coastal suburbs in towns south of Perth These markets got overheated during the pandemic There was a resurgence in regional areas near the coast and wineries They were pushed up more than they have been historically “At the moment (some suburbs in WA towns) are sitting much higher than suburbs in the city were a more straightforward case of property markets that were too exposed to the mining sector There are times when investors can make money in these areas but most of the time they are bad places to invest.” Most of the Melbourne and Sydney markets that appeared on the no-go zones list were higher density inner city markets where there was a longer pipeline of new unit projects in the works “These are all markets where they are building large blocks with hundreds of units There are fewer limits to development and oversupply can be a problem,” Mr Markoski said Positive Propert indicated Docklands was a market successful investors should avoid due to a higher risk of oversupply The Parramatta CBD in Sydney was flagged for similar reasons He added that excessive strata fees within larger buildings made many of the units poor investments “The only people who make money in these markets are developers,” Mr Markoski said you want low supply and these markets are the opposite “Another problem in some inner suburbs in Sydney and Melbourne is that they have just strung up the buildings. There is a lot of cost that has to go to maintenance People can really lose their shirt on these units and it’s hard to know what their value really is.” Adelaide remained a strong market for investors, but there were some suburbs that were overpriced relative to their neighbours and some of the higher prices couldn’t be sustained Glenelg was considered a “no-go zone” for investors Some of these suburbs had strong name recognition and were typically suburbs many home seekers gravitated to first when looking for somewhere to buy “The problem right now is that some of the nearby suburbs are now dirt cheap in comparison,” Mr Markoski said which you seen in places like North Adelaide is that because they are so popular they are prime markets for developers and you get oversupply.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. In a show of confidence, one of the northern Gold Coast’s most prolific developers, Lewis Land, has appointed leading builder Greyburn to deliver the first stage of its visionary Harbour Shores master plan The announcement coincides with the formal launch of sales in the Gold Coast’s first 6 Star Green Star Community which will be delivered over the next decade Lewis Land Chief Executive officer said Greyburn’s appointment signified the group’s commitment to delivering the first three residential collections as swiftly as possible “Bringing new supply to the market has never been so important for the Gold Coast and home buyers need to have confidence that the projects they’re investing in will be delivered,” Draffen said “Greyburn Building Contractors has a 35-year history specialising in home and boutique apartment construction and this partnership demonstrates our confidence in their capacity “This is a tremendous outcome for the project, and the future residents of Harbour Shores.”  The 16ha Harbour Shores masterplan, located directly opposite Harbour Town, is one of the last remaining large-scale, greenfield waterfront development sites on the Gold Coast Draffen said construction will commence on the luxury waterfront homes in July followed by the two apartment collections – The Waterline and Palm House pool and tennis court will also be delivered in this first stage,” he said “Based on the current construction program, the first residents of Harbour Shores will be welcomed into  their homes in 2026.”  said the company’s expertise in boutique residential projects was a strong advantage “There’s a fantastic synergy between Lewis Land’s vision for Harbour Shores and our specialist approach to the delivery of boutique residential projects,” Hook said “As a local Gold Coast business we are incredibly proud to be able to deliver the first stage of this future-focused development.”  Designed by BDA architects as a ‘village of villages’, Harbour Shores will evolve over the next decade to deliver a mix of boutique apartments and villas and a range of resort-style resident amenities It is also the Gold Coast’s most sustainable community, achieving a 6 Star Green Star Communities V1.1 Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia - a world-class standard Lewis Land has a long-standing history on the northern Gold Coast, pioneering the creation of the  Sovereign Islands, Ephraim Island, Paradise Point Keys, Huntington Harbour and Harbour Town, redefining luxury, lifestyle and destination retail.  We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. 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the current construction program the first residents of Harbour Shores will be welcomed into their homes in 2026.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarbour Shores’ second stage also was given the greenlight last year It will comprise three 12-storey apartment towers with a combined 230 apartments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe masterplanned community has been designed by BDA Architecture as a “village of villages” with a mix of boutique apartments and villas Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Its masterplan will inject more than 2000 new homes to the city’s dwindling supply during the next decade Gold Coast-based Greyburn has been appointed to deliver the first stage of the development with construction expected to begin in July The inking of the contract coincides with the official launch of sales in what will be the city’s first 6-Star Green Star community Lewis Land’s Harbour Shores masterplan was given the nod by the Gold Coast City Council in mid-2023 It will span a 15.7ha canalfront site opposite Harbourtown Premium Outlets shopping complex The site is one of the last remaining large-scale greenfield waterfront development parcels on the Gold Coast the project vision comprises 30 buildings rising from 2 to 12 storeys that will accommodate up to 5000 residents Lewis Land chief executive Brett Draffen said Greyburn’s appointment signalled the group’s commitment to delivering the project’s first three residential offerings as soon as possible “Bringing new supply to the market has never been so important for the Gold Coast and home buyers need to have confidence that the projects they’re investing in will be delivered,” he said “Greyburn Building Contractors has a 35-year history specialising in home and boutique apartment … so this is a tremendous outcome for the project.” Draffen said the first stage comprising 149 residences would start next month with the construction of a collection of waterfront villas followed by two mid-rise apartment buildings “Based on the current construction program the first residents of Harbour Shores will be welcomed into their homes in 2026.” Harbour Shores’ second stage also was given the greenlight last year It will comprise three 12-storey apartment towers with a combined 230 apartments The masterplanned community has been designed by BDA Architecture as a “village of villages” with a mix of boutique apartments and villas Are you a TUD+ member? Claim your discount by clicking here Broadwater beachfront has long been a favourite destination for those seeking daily walks There's been little opportunity to buy brand new in Biggera Waters, the quiet northern Gold Coast suburb bordering Runaway Bay Star Property's Sun 402 project at 402 Marine Parade presents an opportunity for luxury living with uninterrupted water views. With 44 apartments spread across 14 levels, Sun 402 offers a variety of living options to suit different preferences. Mode Architects were engaged to design the building, with every balcony designed to face east, allowing all residents to enjoy vistas of Broadwater from the comfort of their home. The higher floors offer glimpses of the ocean, while also filling the living spaces with abundance of natural light. The thoughtful selection of colour palettes and fixtures by Mode Design ensures a coastal sophistication that stands the test of time. The kitchens are adorned with premium finishes and equipped with Bosch appliances, while most apartments also offer two car spaces and storage options. Crowning Sun 402 is a rooftop pool and entertainment zones, providing residents with an array of breakout zones to take in the panoramic views.  Elevated over 40 metres above the ground, the rooftop space also includes barbecue facilities in the bookable kitchen area, along with a custom-built fireplace. The remaining two-bedroom apartments are priced from $850,000, while the three-bedders start from $1.2 million. The expansive 200 sqm, four-bedroom apartments, start from $2.35 million.  it would comprise 12 apartments—including two double-level penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal is the debut project for newly established Wilarc Developments led by Richie and Pia Willemsen of Gold-Coast-based Willemsen Architecture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter working on developments for the family’s Canberra-based Willemsen Group the couple established its design studio in 2008 to focus on working privately for clients and on its own projects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Biggera Waters site for its debut development was acquired in July for $4.1 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the planning report lodged with the Gold Coast City Council the proposed development would replace a two-storey block of three units.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTargeting owner-occupiers it would comprise 10 three-bedroom apartments from levels 3 to 7 and two double-level four-bedroom penthouses on levels 8 and 9.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This type of development is becoming more important from a housing choice perspective as families are needing to transition to apartment living on the Gold Coast given the extremely limited ability to deliver detached family homes,” a planning report said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also deemed that although the proposed 32.7m tower would exceed the site’s 29m height limit it was “consistent with the long-term intent for this high amenity infill area”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well it noted: “The additional building height is driven by the two storeys of expansive communal recreational areas a feature that is unusual in a building of this scale”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt would feature\u0026nbsp; 844sq m of communal space on levels 1 and 2 the proposed development is a high-quality infill development outcome that sets a benchmark for the urban renewal of Biggera Waters into the future,” the report said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s design has been driven to ensure that the building meets the needs of future residents and offers a high amenity living environment while responding to the site and neighbourhood context in which the development is located.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The proposed development has been designed with the intent of creating an elegant sequential and memorable building.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The curved facade at the development creates a visually interesting and engaging built form that sets the building apart from the development that occurred in Biggera Waters in the 1970s and 1980s.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGround-level parking—avoiding the need for costly basement construction—would be provided for 27 vehicles and 28 bikes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn July Earmarked for a 1088sq m site at 456 Marine Parade in Biggera Waters it would comprise 12 apartments—including two double-level penthouses The proposal is the debut project for newly established Wilarc Developments led by Richie and Pia Willemsen of Gold-Coast-based Willemsen Architecture After working on developments for the family’s Canberra-based Willemsen Group the couple established its design studio in 2008 to focus on working privately for clients and on its own projects The Biggera Waters site for its debut development was acquired in July for $4.1 million According to the planning report lodged with the Gold Coast City Council the proposed development would replace a two-storey block of three units “This type of development is becoming more important from a housing choice perspective given the extremely limited ability to deliver detached family homes,” a planning report said It also deemed that although the proposed 32.7m tower would exceed the site’s 29m height limit it was “consistent with the long-term intent for this high amenity infill area” a feature that is unusual in a building of this scale” It would feature  844sq m of communal space on levels 1 and 2 and an outdoor dining area with a barbecue the proposed development is a high-quality infill development outcome that sets a benchmark for the urban renewal of Biggera Waters into the future,” the report said “It’s design has been driven to ensure that the building meets the needs of future residents and offers a high amenity living environment while responding to the site and neighbourhood context in which the development is located “The proposed development has been designed with the intent of creating an elegant “The curved facade at the development creates a visually interesting and engaging built form that sets the building apart from the development that occurred in Biggera Waters in the 1970s and 1980s.” Ground-level parking—avoiding the need for costly basement construction—would be provided for 27 vehicles and 28 bikes the masterplan for one of the last remaining large-scale greenfield waterfront development sites on the Gold Coast was given the green light at Biggera Waters Developer Lewis Land Group’s $1.5-billion Harbour Shores was approved for a 16ha site with 1.2km of canal frontage. It paves the way for the delivery of more than 30 buildings comprising 2000-plus homes as well as communal open spaces and parklands, a waterfront boardwalk, private marina berths, retail and commercial spaces. 1) 0ms;transition:fill 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:1.5rem;}.mui-13xs5pt{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-top:1px;}.mui-68tkgc{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-top:1px;}.mui-1i0sejk{min-width:200px;border-radius:4px;}.mui-o2bopd{text-align:center;-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:1.5rem;padding:8px;border-radius:50%;overflow:visible;color:rgba(0 0.54);-webkit-transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;padding:12px;font-size:1.75rem;}.mui-o2bopd:hover{background-color:rgba(0 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.mui-o2bopd:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.mui-o2bopd.Mui-disabled{background-color:transparent;color:rgba(28 1) 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developer apartment buildings across a portion of a large greenfield site it is currently developing at 564 Oxley Drive in Biggera Waters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project’s second stage will offer 250 apartments 5000sq m of communal space and two levels of basement parking for 440 cars.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis Land Group said it will target owner-occupiers three and four-bedroom configurations across the Cottee Parker-designed buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo of the buildings will be topped with rooftop pools and private dining rooms to take advantage of the expansive views towards the coast and Surfers Paradise while the third will have a ground-floor swimming pool barbecue space and private seating pods.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis Land Group chief executive Matthew McCarron said that sales were expected to be launched soon and construction under way by year’s end.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We are targeting a 5-star Green Star Certified community for this development through a range of environmentally focused initiatives Image: Cottee Parker\n\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5PVuLPh8XYSvBUjmiLYRHu/f43db93b83341e2b5fe3ac3a36e8812f/43-way-split-new.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ The ground floors of each of the buildings will provide expansive amenities including pool barbecue and private seating pods Image: Cottee Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe development application forms part of a broader sixteen-stage masterplan known as Harbour Shores across a 15.7ha canal-front site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe developer has long held plans for the vacant site thanks to its location opposite the Gold Coast factory outlet-style mall which was developed by Lewis Land and opened in 1999.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarbour Town in which Lewis Land Group still retains a 50 per cent stake was recognised as the first outdoor retail centre in Australia and remains the largest.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcCarron said the Oxley Drive site greenfield waterfront development site on the Gold Coast had been developed following a competitive design process involving some of Australia’s leading architects and landscape designers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce realised villas and penthouses that will eventually be home to more than 4500 residents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site will have more than 1.4km of water frontage along the widest canal frontage on the coast providing boating access to the Broadwater and on to the ocean.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe masterplan will also feature tennis courts multiple swimming pools and resident facilities including public space including park and children’s playground private and casual marina berths and a public waterfront walkway.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of its first stage the developer plans to build 30 BDA-designed buildings tiered from the canal frontage back to Oxley Drive The first stage will also include a 1ha park and retail and food space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group founded by the late property pioneer Bernard Lewis in 1957 is now owned by his daughters Marnie Lewis-Millar and Shay Lewis-Thorp.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"1hG4y35Zt2mESXaXaKE5Wi\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5WMavscYsPkWbKRN7NLHgl/fb51151be135f93d9902fcf3905a50e9/143-way-split-new.jpg\" alt=\"The project's first stage is being developed on canal-front land on the eastern side of Oxley Drive Image: BDA Architecture\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5WMavscYsPkWbKRN7NLHgl/fb51151be135f93d9902fcf3905a50e9/143-way-split-new.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ The project's first stage is being developed on canal-front land on the eastern side of Oxley Drive Image: BDA Architecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past 40 years Lewis Land Group has developed more than 2600 lots across eight residential developments on the Gold Coast including the blue-chip Sovereign and Ephraim islands.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group also has a retail platform with two large outdoor outlet centres—Harbour Town Gold Coast and Harbour Town Adelaide—as well as further residential developments including a large land subdivision in the works near Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate last year Vicinity Centres bought a $358-million half-stake in Harbour Town Gold Coast with increasing construction costs and consistently strong demand likely to push prices higher.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to data from Urbis 411 new apartments remained for sale at the end of the March quarter—the lowest number since the consultancy firm began monitoring records in 2014.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the current quarterly sales rate the Gold Coast has just 3.3 months of supply remaining.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedian apartment prices on the Gold Coast have risen \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/gold-coast-housing-market-insights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/gold-coast-housing-market-insights\"\u003e16.7 per cent in the past 12 months to $595,000\u003c/a\u003e but in some coastal suburbs those prices have averaged $1 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Biggera Waters has submitted plans for the second stage of a $1.5-billion residential masterplan at the northern end of the Gold Coast apartment buildings across a portion of a large greenfield site it is currently developing at 564 Oxley Drive in Biggera Waters The project’s second stage will offer 250 apartments 5000sq m of communal space and two levels of basement parking for 440 cars Lewis Land Group said it will target owner-occupiers three and four-bedroom configurations across the Cottee Parker-designed buildings Two of the buildings will be topped with rooftop pools and private dining rooms to take advantage of the expansive views towards the coast and Surfers Paradise Lewis Land Group chief executive Matthew McCarron said that sales were expected to be launched soon and construction under way by year’s end “We are targeting a 5-star Green Star Certified community for this development through a range of environmentally focused initiatives including energy and water conservation and resident wellbeing programs,” McCarron said “[This masterplanned project] will generate up to 5000 jobs over the next 10 years.” known as Harbour Shores across a 15.7ha canal-front site The developer has long held plans for the vacant site thanks to its location opposite the Gold Coast factory outlet-style mall which was developed by Lewis Land and opened in 1999 was recognised as the first outdoor retail centre in Australia and remains the largest had been developed following a competitive design process involving some of Australia’s leading architects and landscape designers villas and penthouses that will eventually be home to more than 4500 residents The site will have more than 1.4km of water frontage along the widest canal frontage on the coast providing boating access to the Broadwater and on to the ocean The masterplan will also feature tennis courts private and casual marina berths and a public waterfront walkway is now owned by his daughters Marnie Lewis-Millar and Shay Lewis-Thorp including the blue-chip Sovereign and Ephraim islands with two large outdoor outlet centres—Harbour Town Gold Coast and Harbour Town Adelaide—as well as further residential developments including a large land subdivision in the works near Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast Lewis Land Group continues to manage the property while Vicinity now undertakes all leasing activity The developer has been quick to move on developing the large Biggera Waters site as the supply of new apartments on the Gold Coast continues to sink to record lows with increasing construction costs and consistently strong demand likely to push prices higher 411 new apartments remained for sale at the end of the March quarter—the lowest number since the consultancy firm began monitoring records in 2014 the Gold Coast has just 3.3 months of supply remaining Median apartment prices on the Gold Coast have risen 16.7 per cent in the past 12 months to $595,000, but in some coastal suburbs those prices have averaged $1 million. In Biggera Waters, the median house sale price is now $1.1 million after surging by 37.3 per cent in the last 12 months while the median unit price is $500,000 after a 16.3 per cent spurt over the same period.