Development application for Paradise Garden Shopping Village in Thornlands lodged

Plans for retail precinct on a parcel of farming land held by the same family for 50 years have been lodged, with the project to create 270 jobs. SEE WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE.

The family behind a proposed $70 million shopping centre in a coastal suburb south of Brisbane have lodged a development application with construction scheduled to start by the end of the year.

Upon approval the Paradise Garden Shopping Village in Thornlands will have 7750sq m of net lettable retail and commercial space and include a full-line supermarket, specialty stores, service station, medical centre, family friendly tavern and a number of alfresco dining options in addition to an expansive 1.4ha neighbouring parkland for community use.

On the corner Boundary Rd and Panorama Dr, the proposed project will be overseen by Development Directive and is owned by the Wong family – who have held the site for more than 50 years.

Development Directive senior consultant Peter Macgregor said the shopping village was a

project close to the heart of the Wong family.

“Paradise Garden Shopping Village has been designed with the community in mind,” he said.

“The aim is to create a place where the Thornlands community can bring their family to

explore the adjacent green space, enjoy a fresh meal with friends and shop locally and

conveniently.

“The site was historically used for agricultural purposes which then became home to the

iconic ‘Round Shop’ – a landmark which longstanding locals will remember fondly.”

An artist's impression of the Paradise Garden Shopping Village in Thornlands.

The shopping centre has been designed by Cottee Parker.

It’s on a 6.25ha site and feature 167 undercover car parks and 233 on-grade car spaces.

Construction is expected to start upon DA approval with site works expected to commence in the final quarter of the year and the will be an 18-month development time frame.

The exact number of shops, restaurants and commercial tenancies at Paradise Garden

Shopping Village is yet to be determined, however, the development will include a diverse

range of large and small retail and commercial offerings.

An artist's impression of the paradise Gardens Shopping Village in Thornlands.

“Each tenant at Paradise Garden Shopping Village will be selected for its benefit to the area

to ensure added amenity and convenience to the local community, residents and visitors

alike,” Mr Macgregor said.

“Upon opening, Paradise Garden Shopping Village will provide the equivalent of 270 part time, full time and casual retail jobs for locals, injecting an estimated $8.1 million in wages

for the community.

Mr Macgregor said the Cottee Parker concept for Paradise Garden Shopping Village is inspired by the sites farming heritage, paying tribute to the sheds which once housed machinery and the produce farmed onsite.

“The architectural design will set the project apart from other community retail centres,

providing a unique environment for locals to shop, eat and explore,” he said.

“The retail site is positioned adjacent to dedicated public parkland and green space which

will be privately owned and maintained by the Wong family for the local community to

enjoy.

“It was a priority throughout the design process to ensure the design of the parklands

allowed for the retention of significant native vegetation that exists along the northwest

and northern boundaries.”