Queensland property family behind plans for new Burpengary East centre

A renowned Queensland property family has revealed plans for a new shopping centre north of Brisbane that will feature specialty stores and a supermarket. SEE THE PLANS

A new multimillion dollar shopping centre which is set to include a full-line supermarket and speciality stores is being proposed for a growing area north of Brisbane.

The Burpengary East centre could be soon be home to food and drink outlets, indoor sport and recreation as well as offices providing it receives development approval from the Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Lancini Property Group submitted the application for the Uhlmann and Buckley Road site on August 26.

The well-known North Queensland family has been developing shopping destinations throughout Queensland for 40 years.

Founded by executive chairman Laurence Lancini, the company has a diverse portfolio which also includes commercial offices, large-format retail centres and industrial properties.

The 2.181 hectare site comprises of three lots, already home to a tennis centre and houses, with owners noting their written consent to the project.

The proposal on northeast corner of Buckley Road and Uhlmann Road is impact assessable and will eventually undergo public notification with residents able to submit their feedback.

North Queensland businessman Laurence Lancini. Picture: Mark Cranitch

According to the planning documents, the shopping centre would compliment the Hub Convenience Centre which includes medical and child care facilities as well as the nearby 24-hour service station and a child care centre.

The development proposes a total of 238 carparking spaces, comprising of 229 general carparking spaces for customers, five disability spaces and four ‘click and collect’ parks.

The planning report states that “the proposal satisfies all matters of assessment and is able to be approved”.

“The addition of the proposed shopping centre, with an anchor tenant of a full line supermarket, complements and consolidates existing uses in the immediate precinct.”

A shopping centre has been proposed for 116-122 Buckley Road, Burpengary East.

Executive Chairman Laurence Lancini said servicing the current and future needs of the Burpengary East community was at the forefront of the proposed Burpengary East Shopping Centre development.

“As growth occurs in Burpengary East, we believe a well-located Local Centre Precinct, with locals being able to do their weekly shop as part of their usual transit routes, or more particularly, without having to engage with the M1 at all, will be beneficial to many families,” he said.

We also believe in leading the way to ensure that retail services are really well located for the long term, so they do not encroach into more residential areas later.

“We love becoming a part of the communities where our centres are located and the development of Burpengary East Shopping Centre will be no different.

“Ensuring we create something with the long term in mind is very important to us.

“We are excited to embark on this project to deliver a vibrant and convenient shopping experience for the people of Burpengary East and the surrounding suburbs now and in the future.”

Construction is expected to start in 2024 and is expected to provide up to 260 jobs during construction and upon project completion.

Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Mark Booth said he acknowledged some residents of Burpengary East may be excited by the proposed development, while others may not be.

“My role as your councillor has always been and will continue to be to acting in the best long term interests of the region when voting on any council decision, be that development or otherwise,” he said.

“I know this application may raise some robust commentary from the Burpengary East community.”

The division two representative said he would give the community as much information as he was legally allowed during the process.

“This particular site and surrounding properties at the corner of Uhlmann and Buckley Road is currently zoned as rural residential / community activities and neighbourhood hubs,” he said.

“Which under the current planning scheme allows small scale centres and community activities.

“It also recognises their importance in terms of forming the heart of communities and walkable neighbourhoods.”