Robina Parklands development beings next month, set for completion in 18-20 months

Work on the Gold Coast’s very own ‘central park’ — complete with an outdoor stage and multiple playgrounds — will soon begin as council release more details about the $5m project.

GOLD COAST city council have unveiled exciting plans for a new $5m parkland and outdoor events precinct and spanning 20 hectares.

The Robina Parklands development is part of a massive 225 hectare ‘visionary parkland’ stretching all the way from the Robina Cbus Super Stadium, to Gooding Drive in Carrara.

The Bulletin first reported on the development in June last year as part of its Golden Age series, with tenders for the project closing last October.

Aerial of the Robina Parklands. Picture: supplied

The Robina Parklands are expected to open within the next 18 to 20 months.

The first part of the project will see a state-of-the-art playground, complete with a wet park, installed alongside a pedal park, sports field, community lawn with an outdoor stage, adventure park and a children’s ball sports arena.

Aerial of the future site of the Robina City Parklands. Picture: Mike Batterham

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the they were finalising design plans for the first stage of the project.

“This was to ensure future generations had abundant recreational green spaces,’’ he said.

“Our city is growing at a rapid pace. High-quality, well maintained open space and parklands is vital.”

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Gold Coast's $5m Robina Parklands artists impressions and designs. Picture: supplied

A Gold Coast City spokesman said the land sat on swampland and wetlands prone to flooding, but the Robina Parklands project would use soil from the M1 being widened close by to bulk up the lie of the land.

“Next month in May the soil will be arriving,” he said.

Gold Coast's $5m Robina Parklands artists impressions and designs. Picture: supplied

“It will save the ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.”

According to artists’ impressions, the playground will feature a wet play, adventure play and tower play area. The playground will provide “challenging” experiences, as well as play towers with slides, swings and climbing walls.

Gold Coast's $5m Robina Parklands artists impressions and designs. Picture: supplied

In another part of the park, there will be less structured play space with a focus on using natural materials. There will also be trails and paths, as well as a flying fox.

The pedal park will help residents develop bike riding skills in a mock suburban environment and will connect to a wider pathway network.

Gold Coast's $5m Robina Parklands artists impressions and designs. Picture: supplied

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The community lawn is expected to feature a large lawn and outdoor stage for small to medium-sized ticketed events and free community events.

Because the land lies on the Mudgeeraba floodplain, council will conduct further hydrology studies.

An artist’s impression of new Robina Parklands

“Council will be presented with the results of the report but early indications are that we can achieve what is needed in that area, without impacting the Mudgeeraba floodplain,” Cr Tate said.

“Firth Park and Schuster Park are both in low lying areas and these have been a success.”

The remaining 200 hectares would be a “true nature park,” and is understood to feature nature trails, bushwalking, picnic spots and even kayaking.