State Government approves Pacific View Estate at Worongary for 10,000 residents in 3500 homes
A NEW suburb housing more people than Coomera will be built at Worongary after the State Government approved a $1 billion project yesterday.
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A NEW suburb housing more people than Coomera is to be built at Worongary after the State Government approved a $1 billion project yesterday.
The Pacific View Estate will have 3500 new homes for up to 10,000 residents, a village centre with shops, offices, a tavern and restaurants.
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the project had the potential to create a $32.3 billion boost to the local economy.
“This is quite a significant development for the Gold Coast,” she said.
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“It represents about 2700 jobs during the construction phase and it’s about delivering affordable, mixed-use housing for what is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities.
“I think it’s a priority to build for the future.”
The previous government called in the Pacific View Estate project for assessment last December but was unable to finish the job because of the state election.
“After careful consideration I have now made my decision to approve the estate based on a rigorous review by the department,” Ms Trad said.
“The development will include an industrial precinct that will support further employment and provide an ongoing contribution to the Gold Coast’s economic development.”
Developers Pacific View Farm will be required to create an “ecological corridor precinct”, green space and improved transport infrastructure as part of the estate.
“There are plans to upgrade existing transport options and establish new ones such as bus routes, cycle lanes and railway connections which will ensure residents are well connected to the city and surrounding estates,” Ms Trad said.
Other conditions include the retention of the watercourse on the southern boundary of the site and management of the development’s stormwater to protect upstream and downstream properties.
The Perth-based Perron Group bought the 342ha parcel of land from reclusive millionaire Robert “Spiny Bob” Anthes, who died in 2004.
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