Construction on the Gold Coast’s answer to New York’s iconic Central Park will soon begin as part of a post-COVID wave of economic stimulation projects. The Gold Coast City Council is preparing to roll out several long-in-the-works projects next financial year, including The Greenheart and expanded bus and CCTV networks. Artist impression of Greenheart, the…
8 Storey Commercial Building Proposed for Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead
A development application has been submitted by Leishman Property Pty Ltd for the construction of an eight storey commercial building located at 166-180 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead. The development would also comprise of a ground floor retail arcade, childcare centre, day spa, healthcare service and gym. Designed by Arkhefield, the development is located adjacent to…
Rooftop restaurant & bar planned for Mercedes Autohaus
A development application has been submitted for the reconfiguration of the rooftop of the Mercedes Benz Autohaus in Newstead to accommodate a new restaurant, bar and function space. Designed by Paul Kelly Design, along with the function space, the restaurant would also include a reception area, outdoor terrace and public bar. Internal changes would include…
City Council Backs Brisbane Olympic Bid
He was the sole voice of opposition to Brisbane City Council’s bid to host the Olympics but Greens councillor Jonathan Sri is adamant the negative impacts outweigh the positive. The council’s confidential meeting this week included briefings from president of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) John Coates and the president of the Paralympics Committee Jock…
BCC submits application for Kangaroo Point Green Bridge
The Brisbane City Council has submitted a development application for the construction of a new green bridge linking Alice Street in the CBD to Scott Street in Kangaroo Point. Originally proposed in the 1860’s the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge (KPGB) aims to be a world-class gateway to Brisbane’s Central Business District and the Kangaroo Point…
Maasra Apartments – $55k in First Home Owners Grants
As the widely-accessed HomeBuilder grant comes to an end on March 31, first homebuyer Oliver Rae is pleased to have secured a brand new apartment at Maasra Apartments in Coorparoo, Brisbane, with assistance from three grants. Mr Rae, 30, was able to buy a two-bedroom apartment at Maasra Apartments by taking advantage of three separate housing grants;…
