Glass House Mountains service centre redevelopment kicks off with demolition
Work has begun on a massive overhaul for two Bruce Hwy service centres, which will boost the value of the sites to more than $60m. VIDEO, PLANS.
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Demolition is underway at the popular northbound Glass House Mountains service centre on the Bruce Hwy, with the entire site cordoned off to the public.
At 4288 Bruce Hwy, Coochin Creek, the site was home to a Shell service station, a Hungry Jacks restaurant and Coles express.
By Friday, most of the structures were nearly demolished.
This marks the first stage of a significant redevelopment project jointly undertaken by Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (DXC) and Queensland developer De Luca Corporation.
The redevelopment of the northbound site will include a full transformation into a state-of-the-art service centre and truck stop, featuring expanded convenience retail offerings.
Development documents outline the planned improvements including 10 double-sided fuel pumps, three double-sided truck pumps, and four new food and drink outlets with drive-through facilities.
Landscaping features such as low garden planting, shade trees, and individual garden beds are also part of the design to enhance the site’s aesthetics.
The southbound site, part of DXC’s $25m combined acquisition of both sites in March 2022, remains unaffected by demolition for now. However, redevelopment plans for both sites aim to increase the end value of the properties to over $60 million.
Further stages of development will include upgrading the service station’s access points, additional parking spaces, and improved facilities for trucks, caravans, and motorcycles.
De Luca Corporation, a Brisbane-based developer, specialises in commercial, bulky goods, retail, fuel, fast food, and industrial projects across Southeast Queensland. The company’s development pipeline exceeds $500 million.
Founded in the late 1980s, the Glass House Mountains service centres have long been a welcome rest stop for travellers along the northern corridor, offering convenience and amenities that have made them a popular choice for over three decades.
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