Spit master-plan: State Government unveils top of the Spit revamp plans
The next stage of the Spit revamp is set to ramp up, with the state government to unveil its plan to “unlock the full potential” of the seaway area. FIND OUT HOW
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The next stage of the Spit revamp is set to ramp up, with the state government to unveil its plan to “unlock the full potential” of the seaway area.
A detailed precinct plan for the area will be unveiled for community consultation.
It will focus on “improving the experience with more vibrancy in the public space and improved connectivity” between the Marine Stadium, Doug Jennings Park, and Moondarewa Spit.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles urged Gold Coasters to have their say on the plans.
“The Gold Coast is one of Queensland’s favourite destinations, and the Top of The Spit Precinct Plan is another example of how the Palaszczuk Government is delivering for the Gold Coast community,” he said.
“The Spit offers a range of recreational, cultural, and social opportunities, and this precinct plan will help realise its full potential.
“As a parkland with regional significance adjacent to the Broadwater it is important that design solutions of this precinct are sensitive to the environment, inclusive and also visually appealing.”
Gold Coast Waterways Authority chief executive Chris Derksema said the feedback would help shape the future of the area.
“Over the past six months we have undergone stakeholder engagement through public surveys and face-to-face meetings with community groups and the events industry to ensure the plan reflects the community’s vision for The Spit,” he said.
“The plan will be available for public comment until mid-November 2023, and we encourage everyone to have a look at the plan and provide feedback.”
Among the features expected to be included will be pavilion buildings and a tower structure at the site of the current Seaway tower.
The ring road which runs around Doug Jennings Park to the southern end of the marine stadium will be realigned to prioritise pedestrian access.
The park itself will be revamped to become a “versatile events space while extra greenery will be added around the carpark.
It comes as developers prepare to break ground on a series of projects on the southern Spit.
Tim Gordon was awarded a 120-year lease on a vacant site next to Mariner’s Cove for an undisclosed sum by the state government and will built a $300m three-storey residential project.
It will be the first new development to be delivered under The Spit Masterplan.
It will also feature Australia’s first dedicated private superyacht marina with 67 berths of up to 60m each.
The council in August gave the green light to the $480m redevelopment of Mariner’s Cove to build a Ritz Carlton Hotel.
It will be built by the Giannarelli and Pelligra groups
Community consultation closes on November 19.
To have you say, email spitmasterplan@gcwa.qld.gov.au.
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