Three residential, hotel towers pitched for 126-140 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

More than 150 units will tower over this seaside suburb on the Sunshine Coast if a mega three-tower residential accommodation proposal gets the tick of approval. SEE WHERE

Renders of the proposed set of towers for 126-140 Bulcock Street, Caloundra. Photo: Architectus

Plans for a set of three towers, in a Sunshine Coast suburb lush with hotel proposals, could cater to both residents and tourists if it earns the stamp of approval.

Adam and Sparkes Town Planning handed the development application to Sunshine Coast Council on behalf of RCQ Caloundra No. 2 Pty Ltd.

The mixed use development, including residential dwellings, short term accommodation, a food and drink outlet and shops, has been proposed for the blocks at 126-140 Bulcock St, Caloundra.

The 3640sq m site currently holds various existing one or two-storey commercial buildings which are home to various shops and offices including a gym, cafe, florist and real estate agency.

Application documents show the set of three towers will reach 40m high at 14 storeys, excluding a basement level, which meets the maximum height limit for the major centre zone.

In total, the first and third towers will provide 74 residential units and the second tower will offer 81 short term accommodation units.

It is planned the development will be delivered in two stages, with the first and second tower in stage one and the third tower in stage two.

Stage one will provide a ground level food and drink outlet and a shop tenancy as well as a residential lobby and hotel lobby.

Documents show 140 car parks, 21 motorcycle parks and 100 bicycle parks will be delivered across the basement level and level one just above the ground floor.

Recreational facilities shared between towers will also be delivered in stage one, featuring a pool, barbecue area, indoor lounge, gym and function rooms.

Of 42 residential units provided in stage one, 21 will have a two-bedroom configuration, 20 will have three bedrooms, and one will have a single bedroom.

Of 81 short term accommodation units in the second tower, 39 will be studio units, 24 will have one bedroom and 18 will have two bedrooms.

Documents show stage two, delivering the third tower, will provide similar amenities.

Between the basement level and level one 55 car parks and five motorcycle parks will be provided.

Alongside a residential lobby, the ground floor will also host a shop tenancy and level two will offer recreation facilities including a pool, barbecue area and seating.

Of 32 units in the third tower, 30 will feature three bedrooms and the remaining two units will have two bedrooms, documents show.

The ground floor has been designed with pedestrian movement with walkability, social interaction and connectivity in mind.

Documents state it will feature landscaped plazas, laneways and seating zones and therefore contribute to a “vibrant public realm”.

The shared resort-style facilities are intended to promote active lifestyles, community engagement and personal wellbeing in order to support “long-term social sustainability” and liveability of the precinct, documents read.

Renders of the proposed set of towers for 126-140 Bulcock Street, Caloundra. Photo: Architectus

The set of three towers were “strategically positioned” in designs to optimise solar access, ventilation and views in addition to reducing the visual bulk of the development.

Documents state the architectural design is also intended to “reinforce” Caloundra’s coastal identity and contribute to the streetscape and skyline without “overstating its presence”.

The Caloundra region, particularly along Bulcock St, has been the subject of various residential and hotel tower proposals, including a 27m high luxury hotel and a set of apartment towers at the Paloma Paloma site.

Proposals were already flying in under the assumption a temporary local planning instrument, named the accommodation hotel incentive measures would be approved.

The incentives package was given the green tick in November last year.

The package provides multiple exemptions from zone codes, such as additional height, to lure developers to build accommodation as a response to a shortfall of Sunshine Coast accommodation for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

Originally published as Three residential, hotel towers pitched for 126-140 Bulcock Street, Caloundra