Surfers Paradise and Southport likely locations for second Gold Coast casino development

THERE will be no casino on The Spit but the Gold Coast will be getting an integrated resort. Here are three locations city leaders are eyeing off as its new home.

Gold Coast — destination shot

ALTHOUGH it won’t now happen on The Spit, the Gold Coast is still expected to get a second casino.

Three potential sites have been identified by city leaders, who tell the Bulletin Surfers Paradise and Southport at the likely frontrunners to become the new home of the Gold Coast’s second casino.

WHY COMMUNITY CONSULTATION WAS IGNORED

The AU, Southport

The AU.

ASF already have gained approval for a 66-level supertower in the heart of

Southport. ASF own the Park Lane land and it is seen by city leaders, including Cr Dawn Crichlow, as a realistic location to have a casino. It is considered easier to develop than The Spit with its closeness to the light rail a positive.

ASF SET FOR LEGAL BATTLE

Star of the Sea site, Southport

Early artist impression of the proposed Star of the Sea development planned for Southport. Source: DBI Design

A LONG-undeveloped site in Southport, the site has been clear for nearly a year and its owner, the China-based Huixin Real Estate Group, is seeking a partner to build on the property. An international marketing campaign began earlier this year.

CITY LEADERS BRACE FOR DAMAGE CONTROL

Adrenaline Park site, Surfers Paradise.

The Vomitron in Surfers Paradise.

AN 11,8000 sqm site in central Surfers Paradise bought in 2016 by a consortium linked with ASF partner China Communications Construction Company Limited and Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung. Some city leaders believe it is the most realistic casino site.