Beenleigh’s first big office development in a decade breaks ground to deliver $40m economic and jobs bonanza

Construction has begun on a seven-storey office development south of Brisbane that will deliver 100 jobs during construction and an estimated 140 full-time jobs once complete.

An artist's impression of the new office building under construction on York St, Beenleigh.

WORK has begun on the first major office development in Beenleigh for a decade sparking a $40 million economic and jobs boom for the area.

More than 100 jobs will be created during construction of the seven-storey building The York and an estimated 140 new full-time jobs once it is complete in late 2021.

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Ground was broken on the development this week after project partners investLogan and Alder Developments were granted approval last month from State Government and local council.

An artist's impression of the new office building on York St, Beenleigh.

Logan City mayor Darren Power said the project was creating jobs “at a time our local economy and local construction businesses needs them”.

“A key priority for the new council is driving local job creation and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

The development at 96-98 York St has been designed by Conrad Gargett and comprises 4003sq m of commercial space as well as four SOHO (small office or home office) apartments, 156sq m of ground floor retail space and an underground carpark.

Stacked wintergardens with a cascading array of greenery will drape from the building’s facade.

InvestLogan chair Steve Greenwood, Alder Developments managing director Greg Alder and Logan City mayor Darren Power break ground on The York office development in Beenleigh.

Conrad Gargett director Tony Jemmott said The York draws upon and contributes to the character of Beenleigh and its historic rural environs while setting a new standard in design for the city.

“The ground level integrates small scale commercial and retail spaces, linking York St to John Lane via a pedestrian only laneway that connects directly to Beenleigh Town Square.

“As a laneway culture develops, The York will become a hub of activity and ultimately a visitor attraction.”

An artist's impression of the new office building on York St, Beenleigh.

InvestLogan chair Steve Greenwood said the start of construction on The York signified the next stage in the evolution of Beenleigh.

“The design and delivery of catalytic projects like The York will contribute to the revitalisation of Beenleigh and encourage further private sector investment,” he said.