Spit Master Plan: Legislation passed allowing release of sites

A major step towards realising the Spit master plan has been taken, unlocking 1800 jobs for the Coast.

The legalisation needed to kick start The Spit Master Plan has been passed unlocking up to 1800 jobs for the Gold Coast

State Development Minister Cameron Dick said the Bill’s passage, supported by the LNP, was an important accomplishment in implementation of the master plan.

“This process started August 2017 when the Palaszczuk Government announced it would begin the preparation of the master plan,” he said.

“The Bill will enable the release of sites identified in the master plan for commercial development, and will empower the Gold Coast Waterways Authority to deliver a series of capital works projects that will transform the public realm areas on The Spit.”

Gold Coast Waterways Authority CEO Hal Morris said the passing of the Bill was an important milestone for the waterways city.

“Working closely with the Gold Coast community, the GCWA is excited to be delivering key public infrastructure projects set out in The Spit master plan,” he said.

“The Spit master plan was created for the community, by the community, so we’ll keep everyone updated on our progress every step of the way.

“The development of the master plan has attracted a high level of enthusiasm from the community, and we hope to see that continue throughout implementation too.”

Artist's impression of potential new mixed use area as part of The Spit master plan on the Gold Coast.

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Mr Dick said the government’s focus would be to continue the implementation of the vision and outcomes set out in the plan.

“Since the master plan was released we have announced funding for three community infrastructure projects on The Spit, at SeaWorld Drive, Moondarewa Spit and Seaway Promenade,” he said.

“We’ve announced the successful tenderer for the SeaWorld Drive project, and today I can announce Southport-based firm Place Design Group as the successful design tenderer for the Moondarewa Spit and Seaway Promenade projects.

Changes mooted for the Marine Stadium or so-called Bums Bay.

“These projects will give pedestrians and cyclists safer access to the top of The Spit and will offer more and better amenities when they get there.

“We have released for development the first of the commercial sites in the Village Centre South precinct, with other development sites, foreshadowed in the plan, to be released in coming months.”