Gold Coast development: Ground to break on new Robina Parklands in early 2019

THE Gold Coast’s new $15 million parklands will take shape after tenders for the project close. Here’s when you can expected to see work start on the project.

WORK will start early next year on the $2 million first stage of the Gold Coast’s newest parklands.

The Robina City Parklands will be built next to Cbus Super Stadium on 17 hectares of floodplain land once known as the city’s “green heart”.

Picnic areas, a kiosk, walking trails and a performance space will all be created. Tenders for the project close tomorrow and will be awarded before Christmas.

An artist’s impression of new Robina Parklands.

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Area councillor Hermann Vorster said the tendered works would “do the heavy lifting” to embellish the site.

“In the past two years we have worked hard on masterplanning this land to make the most of it,” he said.

“It will be like the Broadwater Parklands of Southport but in suburbia and will be different from any other park on the Gold Coast.

Cr Hermann Vorster. Photo by Richard Gosling

“We will create new nature trails and wetlands to give kids an opportunity to get their hands dirty and appreciate the great outdoors.”

An annual fishing competition will be held early next month, the first event to use the land.

The entire parklands project is expected to cost $15 million, about $2 million of which will be used in stage one.

The Parklands today. Picture: Mike Batterham

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The parklands will include a village green and performance stage for 5000-capacity concerts.

Mayor Tom Tate said Robina and Varsity Lakes residents deserved a world-class parkland on their doorstep.

“There will be plenty to see, do and experience for all ages including nature walks, entertainment and fishing spots,” he said.

“Early feedback has been incredible and it goes to show locals want us to make the most of the open space we already have.”