Gold Coast Development: First look at Evan Raptis’ proposed Broadbeach tower

Plans for a new tower have been unveiled. The tower is planned for a prime spot in a famous Gold Coast suburb and has a famous name behind it.

THE son of veteran Gold Coast developer Jim Raptis wants to build a 21-storey tower in northern Broadbeach.

Evan Raptis has unveiled plans for a 21-storey tower on Second Avenue, just a short walk from the light rail route.

The unit complex would become the first high-rise on the block and would overlook the Gold Coast Highway.

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Artist impression of the 21-storey tower.

The younger Mr Raptis has teamed up on the project with his father, the man who build the Surfers Paradise Hilton.

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“Pending council approval we anticipate construction to commence sometime in August,” Evan Raptis told the Bulletin last month.

“Broadbeach is going through a renaissance that has already seen a number of new projects either announced or underway, and we believe the area still has a need for well-priced quality product.”

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Evan Raptis with Jim Raptis in 2006

A development application was filed for the project last week by the company Second Avenue Development Management, which lists Jim Raptis as its sole director.

It is not linked to the Raptis Group which the elder Mr Raptis chairs.

According to documents filed with the Gold Coast City Council the tower is intended to be occupied ‘flexibly’ by either permanent residential apartments or as short-term accommodation.

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The tower will have 90 units.

It will replace two existing single-storey houses.

There will be 54 two-bedroom apartments and 36 three-bedroom units for a total of 216 bedrooms.  

Three basement levels will have 131 carparking spaces.

Area councillor Paul Taylor said developers were eyeing off sites in Broadbeach’s north.

“The height limits were lifted there a few years ago and developer are starting to look there,” he said.

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The tower is planned for a site on Second Ave, Broadbeach.

“Personally I would like to see more room between the towers to ensure there is enough space and I will be looking at this when it comes before the committee.

“With our growing population we are likely to see more buildings like this, especially along the light rail route.

“It is all about getting the population closer to the trams.”