A State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal for the Kurnell Peninsula is now on public exhibition, setting out a plan to deliver up to 4,300 homes alongside new retail, tourism and public open space on a 210-hectare coastal site.

The proposal, backed by the Minns Labor Government, would transform a former sand mining area along Captain Cook Drive into a mixed-use precinct delivered over approximately 20 years.

In addition to housing, the plan includes more than 7,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, new community facilities and approximately 116 hectares of open space, equating to more than half the site.

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<h2 data-end="902" data-section-id="ony3l3" data-start="851">Rezoning framework enables mixed-use development</h2>

The rezoning application seeks to amend planning controls under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts—Central River City) and the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015.

Its primary objective is to enable a broader range of land uses across the site, including residential, employment, tourism and community uses, while also formalising environmental protections and land management outcomes .

The proposal has progressed through the state-led rezoning pathway after being identified as a project of regional significance, supported by several years of technical studies and agency consultation .

Development would occur in stages, aligned with the progressive closure and remediation of the existing sand mine.

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<h2 data-end="1768" data-section-id="krwii9" data-start="1720">Master plan structured around three precincts</h2>

The accompanying urban design report outlines an indicative master plan that divides the site into three primary precincts, anchored by a town centre in the western portion of the site.

The town centre is planned as the first stage of development, located on land that has already been remediated. It is intended to accommodate higher-density housing, retail, and community uses.

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Additional precincts extend toward Bate Bay and Boat Harbour, with built form responding to environmental conditions and proximity to the coastline.

The design framework identifies distinct local character areas, with the master plan structured to reflect “unique natural qualities” across the site.

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<h2 data-end="2544" data-section-id="1vitwqn" data-start="2497">Open space forms core of the design approach</h2>

A key component of the proposal is the allocation of approximately 116 hectares to open space and ecological land.

This includes:

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	<li data-end="2702" data-section-id="d96caj" data-start="2678">Three district parks</li>
	<li data-end="2723" data-section-id="17y6uz6" data-start="2703">Nine local parks</li>
	<li data-end="2741" data-section-id="14hui00" data-start="2724">Sports fields</li>
	<li data-end="2778" data-section-id="ts7psx" data-start="2742">Coastal and ecological corridors</li>
	<li data-end="2846" data-section-id="agduax" data-start="2779">Two kilometres of publicly accessible beachfront along Bate Bay</li>
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The urban design report positions this open space network as central to the structure of the development, rather than ancillary to it.

It is intended to support ecological regeneration, provide recreational amenity and create a connected network across the peninsula.

The plan includes north–south ecological corridors, expanded wetland systems and pedestrian and cycling links designed to connect residential areas to the coastline and open space areas .

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<h2 data-end="3381" data-section-id="ql66rt" data-start="3349">Housing mix and affordability</h2>

The proposal includes approximately 4,300 dwellings across a range of housing types.

This includes high-density apartments, medium-density housing, townhouses and seniors housing.

Affordable housing provision is identified at approximately 240 dwellings, alongside a smaller component of social housing.

The master plan emphasises housing diversity, with the intent of accommodating a range of household types and age groups within the development.

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<h2 data-end="3919" data-section-id="rgckdv" data-start="3879">Built form controls and height limits</h2>

Proposed building heights across the site range from three to 12 storeys.

These controls are set out within the rezoning application and are intended to manage visual impact, maintain view corridors and ensure compatibility with the coastal landscape.

Floor space ratios and height limits are applied across different parts of the site to reflect varying environmental conditions and proximity to open space and the coastline .

Higher density is generally concentrated within the town centre, with lower-scale development toward the coastal edge and environmentally sensitive areas.

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<h2 data-end="4588" data-section-id="1minlda" data-start="4550">Retail, tourism and employment uses</h2>

In addition to residential development, the proposal includes retail, commercial and tourism uses.

This includes:

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	<li data-end="4775" data-section-id="1jrun76" data-start="4706">Approximately 7,000–9,800sqm of retail and commercial floor space</li>
	<li data-end="4803" data-section-id="10kyifw" data-start="4776">A full-line supermarket</li>
	<li data-end="4830" data-section-id="fz1hdg" data-start="4804">Food and beverage uses</li>
	<li data-end="4896" data-section-id="1aqg2fj" data-start="4831">Tourism accommodation, including hotel and short-stay options</li>
</ul>

The proposal also identifies employment outcomes, with the development expected to support jobs both during construction and in ongoing operations.

These uses are concentrated within the town centre and key activity areas across the site.

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<h2 data-end="5172" data-section-id="162x2kt" data-start="5144">Infrastructure and access</h2>

The proposal includes upgrades to Captain Cook Drive, which provides the primary access to the peninsula.

These upgrades are intended to improve traffic flow and support emergency access.

The transport strategy also incorporates:

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	<li data-end="5433" data-section-id="fanquy" data-start="5407">Internal road networks</li>
	<li data-end="5469" data-section-id="o6y80y" data-start="5434">Walking and cycling connections</li>
	<li data-end="5529" data-section-id="jgraft" data-start="5470">Proposed public transport routes and bus stop locations</li>
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The rezoning report includes detailed analysis of transport, flooding, and infrastructure requirements to support the staged development of the site .

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<h2 data-end="5769" data-section-id="14urh3" data-start="5725">Environmental and cultural considerations</h2>

The site is identified as having environmental and cultural significance, including areas of ecological value and Aboriginal archaeological sensitivity.

The proposal includes measures to protect and enhance these areas, including:

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	<li data-end="6056" data-section-id="1pzyouo" data-start="6004">Retention and regeneration of coastal vegetation</li>
	<li data-end="6100" data-section-id="bjn2vz" data-start="6057">Strengthening of biodiversity corridors</li>
	<li data-end="6148" data-section-id="1bpeyoj" data-start="6101">Protection of riparian systems and wetlands</li>
	<li data-end="6230" data-section-id="lg0cka" data-start="6149">Integration of cultural interpretation and recognition of Indigenous heritage</li>
</ul>

The urban design report also outlines opportunities for incorporating Indigenous cultural elements into public spaces and landscape design.

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<h2 data-end="6908" data-section-id="w7rk5f" data-start="6895">Next steps</h2>

The proposal is currently on public exhibition, with submissions open to the community. Feedback received during this period will inform the Department of Planning’s assessment of the rezoning.

If approved, the rezoning would establish the planning framework for future development applications across the site.

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<h2 data-end="6908" data-section-id="w7rk5f" data-start="6895">What the NSW Government says</h2>

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the planned closure of the sand mine and remediation of the Kurnell Peninsula presents an exciting opportunity to transform the area.

“This proposal envisions a vibrant new beachfront community with thousands of new homes, jobs and great open space in the Sutherland Shire. I encourage the community to have their say during the public exhibition period. Feedback from the community will play an important role in the assessment of the proposal.”

Joel Robinson

Sydney's newest beachfront city: NSW Gov to unlock 4,300 new homes on Kurnell peninsula

A long-awaited transformation of a former industrial site in Holroyd has been given the green light, with the NSW Government approving the $1.2 billion Crescent Parklands masterplan that will deliver more than 1,200 new homes just south of Parramatta.

The State Significant Development approval clears the way for a large-scale mixed-use precinct at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-crescent-street-holroyd-nsw-2142">1 Crescent Street</a>, replacing an underutilised site with a coordinated residential community anchored by new open space, retail, and commercial uses.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> for WA-based developer Tiberius, the approved scheme comprises seven buildings arranged across two precincts. In total, the development will deliver 1,227 apartments, including 201 allocated as affordable housing, alongside approximately 2,500 sqm of retail and 5,000 sqm of commercial space within a mixed-use podium.

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The project is structured as a masterplanned precinct rather than a standalone tower. Buildings 1 to 4 will rise from a shared podium with shop-top housing, while Buildings 5 to 7 are positioned closer to the northern park interface as residential flat buildings. The built form has been carefully modulated to balance density with amenity, with the design resolving building separation, solar access, and wind impacts at a precinct scale.

A significant focus of the design is the activation of Crescent Street and the integration of public domain. The submission notes that “individual townhouses [were] removed for community based functions to Crescent Street to increase activation and surveillance,” reinforcing a more urban and publicly engaged street edge. Retail, commercial tenancies, and resident amenity spaces are concentrated along this frontage and within the podium to support day-to-day activity.

The landscape strategy underpins the project’s identity, with a network of pedestrian connections, landscaped corridors, and open spaces linking the site internally and to its surroundings. The design prioritises permeability, delivering “increased uninterrupted flow between spaces for pedestrian access” and improved connections through to the adjoining parklands.

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Buildings within the western precinct are oriented toward the park, shaping a residential offering defined by proximity to open space. The design describes this approach as creating apartments “immersed in nature with apartments facing the park,” positioning the landscape as a central organising element of the masterplan.

The broader architectural response addresses both infrastructure and context, with taller elements capturing long-range views toward Parramatta while setbacks and separation distances mitigate impacts on surrounding residential areas. Sustainability initiatives, including solar optimisation, cross-ventilation, and integrated landscape systems, are embedded across the scheme.

Located approximately one kilometre south of Parramatta CBD, the 3.6-hectare site is bounded by Crescent Street, Woodville Road, and Holroyd Sportsground. It benefits from strong access to public transport, including nearby bus routes and train stations, and sits within a rapidly evolving corridor earmarked for increased residential density. The design also strengthens connections between surrounding green spaces, including Holroyd Sportsground and Parramatta Parklands.

The approval follows several years of planning, including a rezoning process that enabled significant uplift in height and density across the site. With determination now secured, Crescent Parklands is positioned to play a major role in delivering new housing supply within Greater Parramatta’s growth area.

Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver over 1,200 homes in major Holroyd transformation

A new State Significant Development application has been lodged over land at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-43-marion-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">33–43 Marion Street</a>, Parramatta, proposing a high-rise mixed-use tower that leverages planning incentives to deliver a substantial pipeline of new housing, including a dedicated affordable component.

The scheme, currently on exhibition, combines a shop-top housing development with a concurrent rezoning, positioning the site for a significant uplift in density within Parramatta’s evolving southern CBD fringe.

The proposal, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fuse-architecture-0">Fuse Architects</a> for CN Marion, would replace the existing buildings with a 37-storey mixed-use tower, delivering 296 apartments above a retail podium with six basement levels on the 2,376 sqm site.

The residential mix comprises 58 one-bedroom, 207 two-bedroom, and 31 three-bedroom apartments, with communal facilities located on the second level and the rooftop. Ground-level activation is driven by retail and food and beverage tenancies, alongside a publicly accessible through-site link designed to improve pedestrian permeability.

The project includes 194 car spaces, five motorcycle spaces, and 348 bicycle spaces, reflecting a transit-oriented approach in a location directly adjacent to the rail corridor and within walking distance of Harris Park Station.

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The design adopts a podium-and-tower composition, with a three-storey street wall addressing Marion Street and a reduced two-storey interface responding to adjoining heritage cottages.

A key component of the proposal is the integration of affordable housing under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing pathway, with units to be retained for a minimum of 15 years. This is paired with a broader public domain strategy that emphasises permeability, deep soil planting, and a landscaped through-site link.

“The strategy prioritises a permeable, well-activated public realm and supports a compact tower form to minimise the building’s footprint while enhancing the quality of the ground-level experience,” the design report states.

The proposal includes a central landscaped courtyard, rooftop communal areas, and planting strategies aligned with local environmental conditions and cultural narratives.

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The site occupies a prominent corner of Marion and Station streets, roughly 100 metres from Harris Park Station, within a precinct earmarked for significant intensification. While the immediate context is characterised by low- to mid-rise buildings and heritage dwellings, planning controls and recent proposals point to a transition toward high-density development.

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Parramatta has been starved of new apartment supply in recent years. Builder-developers Deicorp and Coronation are the only two currently progressing projects in the suburb. Coronation is nearing completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/8-phillip-street-2-10-phillip-street-parramatta">8 Phillip Street</a>, which will be the tallest building in Western Sydney once finished, while Deicorp is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cosmopolitan-by-deicorp-parramatta-34-hassall-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">Cosmopolitan</a>, a development comprising over 600 apartments.
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First Look: Plans lodged for 37-storey mixed-use tower in Parramatta

A substantial uplift in height and density is being tested in Lane Cove, with a 225-apartment scheme at 300 Burns Bay Road now on public exhibition as a State Significant Development alongside a concurrent rezoning.

The proposal by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> would see the demolition of an existing commercial building and associated structures, replaced by a residential development ranging from seven to 15 storeys.&nbsp;

The scheme delivers 225 apartments, including 34 designated as affordable housing, positioning it within the NSW Government’s accelerated Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The development is arranged as three interconnected residential flat buildings, a response to the site’s long, narrow configuration and sloping topography.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, the project’s designer, describe a built form that is “divided into three sections, each connected by intermediate infill slots which are recessed to establish greater setbacks and further articulate the development.”

Across the scheme, apartments are supported by communal amenity at ground and rooftop levels, including landscaped open space and a rooftop pool. Basement and lower ground levels accommodate parking, storage, and building services, while a new public park is proposed along the eastern edge of the site, replacing part of the existing built form.

The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s pronounced fall towards the Lane Cove River, with building heights stepping down from west to east to reduce visual bulk and respond to adjoining bushland.&nbsp;

The design report notes that “the development has been carefully designed to integrate with the existing topography with the placement of massing and floor levels adjusted respecting the site’s inherent characteristics.”

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The project is being advanced through a concurrent rezoning process, seeking to increase the permissible height and floor space ratio beyond current Lane Cove LEP controls of 21 metres. Under the proposal, height would reach up to 54.5 metres, reflecting a shift toward higher-density outcomes in well-located urban areas.

Located on a 7,595 sqm site, the development sits within an established high-density residential pocket characterised by mid-rise apartment buildings set within a bushland setting. The site is within close proximity to Burns Bay Reserve, the Lane Cove River, and an extensive network of open space, reinforcing its strategic positioning for increased housing supply.

Level 33 is doing through the Housing Delivery Authority to try and get its Homebush project of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/level-33-adds-to-2-000-unit-pipeline-with-new-two-tower-homebush-plans">more than 300 apartments approved</a>.

The developer has over 2,000 apartments in the pipeline, predominantly in Wollongong.

First look: Level 33 proposes 225-apartment Lane Cove tower

Following the completion of its debut Palm Beach apartment development EVA on Tenth, local Gold Coast developer Chippendale Group has launched its latest project in the in demand area.

Chippendale Group, led by fifth-generation Palm Beach local Daniel Chippendale, has kicked off sales at&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775884443343000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GyxnGQKU2XXwTzQ8_VHgi" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221" target="_blank">ELISE</a>, 68 coastal-infused apartments just 40 metres from the sand on Twenty Fifth Avenue.

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Construction is already well underway, a signal of confidence to buyers, following the demolition of the two-storey walk-up and 1990s built house that sat on two sites that have been amalgamated to create a prime corner block.

There are a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, starting from $1.4 million.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Elise responds to its coastal setting through a horizontal architectural form with recessed glazing and layered landscaping. The design aims to balance light, shade and sea breezes while creating a defined presence along the streetscape.&nbsp;

Residences have been planned with an emphasis on outdoor living suited to the Gold Coast climate, including large balconies designed as usable outdoor rooms. Interiors will feature a selection of European appliances and natural materials, including New Zealand wool carpets.&nbsp;

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Resident amenities are centred around a wellness-focused ground-level precinct. There will be private access to a heated swimming pool, sauna, cold plunge and gym, alongside a residents’ lounge with dining and entertaining space.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a> is located towards the northern end of Palm Beach, which puts it just a short walk to Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks. At the end of the street is the newly extended Oceanway, a 36-kilometre pathway that runs up and down the Gold Coast.

Chippendale is targeting a late 2027 completion date for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a>.

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Chippendale Group launches Elise, 40 metres from the Palm Beach sand

Raptis

Since the onset of COVID-19, there's simply not been enough apartment stock on the Gold Coast.

The Coast was well placed in the lead up to 2019, but an influx of demand, both locally and interstate when COVID-19 grabbed hold of the local market in mid-2019, demand has heavily outstripped supply.

The lack of stock has seen a new trend emerge. Established stock has been commanding similar prices to off the plan stock. It's a trend that&nbsp;Evan Raptis, the joint managing director of longtime Gold Coast developer Raptis, believes won't change for the next three to five years.

"We’ve never seen the gap close like this on the Gold Coast before," Raptis says.

"The trend has come about because there's not enough finished stock coming to market between Coolangatta and Hope Island.

"Southerners who have relocated to the Gold Coast post-COVID have had to look to resales to get into the market, and that’s pushed up the price of established stock."

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Two-bed apartments under 100 sqm have been selling in some of Broadbeach's better towers for $1.2 million, which Raptis says is&nbsp;comparable to what developers are taking deposits on for planned and under construction projects.

Broadbeach is where Raptis will be turning their focus to next, while they complete Pearl at Main Beach.

In early 2023 they'll be launching The Sterling at 6-8 George Avenue. Raptis has just gone back to the drawing board however to amend the application, with the aim of wanting to meet market demand earlier than they previously forecasted. The tower has been&nbsp;designed by the prominent architect Koichi Takada, who only has a handful of Gold Coast developments to his name.

Raptis says Broadbeach has&nbsp;evolved heavily since 2007, when he followed in the footsteps of his father Jim, co-founding developer Emandar Group alongside Aniko Group's George Mastrocostas.

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"Broadbeach has seen a lot of regeneration with Star Entertainment Group’s opening of The Dorsett hotel and the light rail now allowing people to travel to Surfers Paradise and Southport via the light rail network, as well as south. The new Langham Hotel has opened up as well which will bring more global travellers to the suburb."

Raptis are currently developing Pearl in Main Beach, and have sold 80 per cent of the two and three-bedroom apartments.

Apartments have been snapped up largely by owner-occupiers, both locals who are looking to downsize from their family home, and interstate couples who are pre-retirement age.

Two sub-penthouses have sold, and Raptis will be releasing more to the booming penthouse market soon.

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Raptis has now reached level 17 of construction of the 29-level building at 3550-3552 Main Beach Parade.

Raptis says Main Beach will feel like Australia's own version of Monaco, with the future $480 million redevelopment of Mariners Cove which will include a new superyacht marina and a Ritz-Carlton hotel.

Despite the country working its way back to normal in the post pandemic world, Raptis says there's still strong&nbsp;interest in the Gold Coast lifestyle and the desire for new premium apartments with premium amenities in desirable locations.

Raptis has considerable faith in the Gold Coast market, suggesting the city is&nbsp;in a better position to manage national price moderations than it has been in previous cycles.

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"The city’s economy has matured significantly with investment in health and knowledge, film and creative industries, sports and digital industries," Raptis notes.

"The Work from Home movement has enabled professionals to hold national roles and still live on the Gold Coast. You can even have a role in a global team with the international terminal at Coolangatta Airport opening recently."

Raptis says the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will further promote the Gold Coast lifestyle, with considerable planned infrastructure to transform the wider South East Queensland location.

"The coastal strip will be beamed around-the-world and we’ll see a new wave of global hotel brands wanting to establish themselves here."

Broadbeach is where Raptis will be turning their focus to next, while they complete Pearl at Main Beach.

Why the Gold Coast apartment market is better placed than ever before: Five minutes with Evan Raptis

Following the recent completion of the sell-out Gallery Residences, Gold Coast developer Raptis is moving on to its next Broadbeach project.

They&#39;ll be seeking to develop a 41-level tower on over 1,820 sqm at 42-46 Chelsea Avenue, an amalgamation of sites secured last year for $6.5 million through GV Property Group.

Archidiom&nbsp;has designed the tower, which will home 180&nbsp;apartments, a mix of 144 three-bedders and just 36 two-bedroom configurations. There will be a maximum of just five apartments per floor.

The recreation level will be on level four, where there&nbsp;will be a&nbsp;swimming pool, residents&#39; lounge, community living area including barbecue and outdoor dining area, gardens, a gym, sauna, and a&nbsp;yoga / meeting room.

Jim Raptis, Joint Managing Director of Raptis, said the team is&nbsp;excited to lodge their latest apartment project with Gold Coast City Council.

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&quot;We&#39;ve created a lifestyle destination that seamlessly connects with the sophistication of the surrounding Broadbeach neighbourhood&quot;.

Evan Raptis, Joint Managing Director of Raptis, said&nbsp;Raptis has a longstanding record of capturing the essence of Broadbeach across a portfolio of towers.

&quot;Our vision for Chelsea Avenue will again celebrate what it&#39;s like to live in one of Australia&#39;s best communities.&quot;

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It will be a busy 2022 in Broadbeach for Raptis. They&#39;re soon to launch The Sterling Broadbeach, their 40-level,&nbsp;Koichi Takada-designed project at 6-8 George Avenue.

The Sterling Broadbeach will have&nbsp;134 apartments, made up of 64&nbsp;two-bedroom apartments&nbsp;and 64 three bedders. There will be four sub penthouses and two penthouse apartments.

The resident amenities on level three will feature a 20 metre pool met with outdoor lounges, a gym and sauna,&nbsp;resident&#39;s lounge, kids club, and a communal dining area.

There&#39;s also another site in Broadbeach, 5-9 Anne Avenue,&nbsp;which will see 35-levels, around 150 or so apartments, added to Raptis&#39; workbook.

Jim Raptis, Joint Managing Director of Raptis, said the team is excited to lodge their latest apartment project with Gold Coast City Council.



First look: Raptis lodge Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach apartment plans

It was announced in July that Brisbane would host the 2032 Olympics, which is expected to give even further momentum to the property market in South East Queensland.

Urban has wrapped up all of the property moves over July, from development applications to sales launches.

<h2>Raptis launch Pearl, Main Beach sales</h2>

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The veteran Gold Coast developer Raptis has launched sales at its latest Main Beach apartment development, the $160 million Pearl, Main Beach.

The 30-level tower at 3550-3552&nbsp;Main Beach Parade&nbsp;will have 80 apartments, including&nbsp;a luxury two-level penthouse.

Pearl, Main Beach, is the first foray in to the Main Beach market by Raptis, headed by founder Jim Raptis who started the company in Sydney&nbsp;back in the mid 1960s.

To read more about Pearl, Main Beach, <a href="/news/qld/raptis-launch-pearl-main-beach-apartment-tower-amid-booming-gold-coast-market">click here</a>.

<h2>Joe Adsett&#39;s Rockpool Rainbow Bay apartments get green light after &quot;unbelievable&quot; buyer interest</h2>

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The luxury Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta apartment development Rockpool, developed and designed by the architect-turned-developer&nbsp;Joe Adsett, has got the go-ahead from the&nbsp;Gold Coast City Council.

The council signed off on the 20 apartment project at 154-156 Marine Parade, a sought-after strip fronting&nbsp;Kirra Beach.

Todd Matheson from KMSM said the response has been unbelievable.

To read more about Rockpool, Rainbow Bay, <a href="/news/qld/joe-adsetts-rockpool-rainbow-bay-apartments-get-green-light-after-unbelievable-buyer-interest">click here</a>.

<h2>Landmark $800 million Surfers Paradise apartment towers to be one of the Gold Coast&#39;s biggest resort-style developments</h2>

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The Gold Coast is set to see one of its biggest ever residential resort-style developments.

The Shanghai-headquartered international property developer SPG Land, in a joint-venture with Australian developer Gordon Corp, has lodged plans for nearly 800 apartments to be built across three towers in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

They will be anchored by a new ground-level retail and dining plaza at the street level&nbsp;Ferny Avenue. The 1.15 hectare site will be bounded by&nbsp;Ferny Ave, one of Surfers main streets, as well as&nbsp;Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Pandanus Avenue and Ocean Avenue near the Surfers Paradise North light rail station.

To read more about the trio of towers, <a href="/news/qld/landmark-800-million-surfers-paradise-apartment-towers-to-be-one-of-the-gold-coasts-biggest-resort-style-developments">click here</a>.

<h2>One Cannes, Surfers Paradise apartments near sell-out, launch penthouses</h2>

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The Gold Coast developer Marquee Development Partners has nearly sold out their $85 million One Cannes apartment development between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

The sales update comes just over a month&nbsp;after the development at 1 Cannes Avenue received approval from the Gold Coast City Council.

One Cannes had wrapped up 65 per cent of sales in just 10 days after its launch in May.&nbsp;

To read more about One Cannes, <a href="/news/qld/one-cannes-surfers-paradise-apartments-near-sell-out-launch-penthouses">click here</a>.

<h2>Spyre Group lodge exclusive Burleigh Heads apartment development</h2>

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The South East Queensland developer&nbsp;Spyre Group&nbsp;has lodged plans for their most boutique project yet on the Gold Coast.

Having spent around $11 million on 10 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, earlier this year, the Andrew Malouf-led developer has filed for an exclusive collection of just three apartments on the near beachfront site.

Designed by bureau^proberts with landscaping from Cusp, 10 Goodwin is crowned by a two level penthouse with its own private rooftop pool.

<h2>Aniko Group continue Hope Island transformation with further apartment site acquisition</h2>

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The surging transformation of Hope Island on the Gold Coast is set to continue.

The&nbsp;Aniko&nbsp;Group, who are behind a number of residential developments at the gateway to Hope Island, has&nbsp;acquired another waterfront site on Sickle Avenue, with plans for more waterfront apartments.

The 9,280 sqm site at 10-12 Sickle Avenue, with an 80-metre frontage to the Hope Island Canal, is&nbsp;Aniko&#39;s fifth on the Gold Coast island.

It was announced in July that Brisbane would host the 2032 Olympics, which is expected to give even further momentum to the property market in South East Queensland



Gold Coast apartment insights: What happened on the Gold Coast in July

The veteran Gold Coast developer Raptis has launched sales at its latest Main Beach apartment development, the $160 million Pearl, Main Beach.

The 30-level tower at 3550-3552 Main Beach Parade will have 80 apartments, including&nbsp;a luxury two-level penthouse.

Pearl, Main Beach, is the first foray in to the Main Beach market by Raptis, headed by founder Jim Raptis who started the company in Sydney&nbsp;back in the mid 1960s.

Raptis&nbsp;said they&#39;ve been waiting for the right site to enter Main Beach.

&quot;With the reinvigoration of Main Beach and the growing owner-user market, we&rsquo;ve been looking for the right location for our involvement in the suburb,&quot;, Raptis said.

&quot;We&#39;ve found it with Pearl, which we&rsquo;re very excited to bring to Main Beach.&rdquo;

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Raptis believed the current property cycle offered unique opportunities for buyers to secure a sought-after Main Beach lifestyle.

&ldquo;Empty-nesters, wherever they are located, are achieving more for their homes at the point of sale, providing them with the liquidity to secure a Main Beach lifestyle. It&rsquo;s a great moment for the Gold Coast and we&rsquo;re excited Pearl, Main Beach will offer a lifestyle many residents thought was out of reach.&rdquo;

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom Pearl apartments that span 85 sqm start from $749,000. The three-bedroom, 140 sqm&nbsp;apartments are priced from $1,345,000.

Residents will have access to the rooftop swimming pool and recreational facilities with skyline views. On the same level is a dining area with wine cellar, available for private bookings.

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A super penthouse crowns the top two levels. It will have over 700 sqm of living space with four bedrooms, its own private pool, multiple living areas and an opulent library. The whole floor apartment will have 360-degree views from the beach to the hinterland.

The price is yet to be finalised, however it is expected to&nbsp;to rival the Soul penthouse which recently sold for over $14,000 per sqm, suggesting a sale of the Pearl penthouse at around the $10 million mark.

There will be&nbsp;two further skyhomes with 550 sqm of living space and&nbsp;12 sub-penthouses, priced from $1.975 million.

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Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in August 2022.

To the end of 2020, Queensland recorded the highest rate of net interstate migration of any state, according to the ABS. Over 30,000 additional residents were drawn to Queensland due to the state&#39;s response to COVID-19

Raptis joint managing director Evan Raptis said the Gold Coast had recorded strong price growth against the backdrop of the pandemic.

&ldquo;Compared to the East Coast capitals, the Gold Coast still offers discernible value to buyers &ndash; especially for those that seek to elevate their lifestyle,&rdquo; Raptis said, adding that Pearl, Main Beach would appeal to a broad base of buyers.

About Raptis

Raptis is a Queensland-based development company jointly led by Jim and Evan Raptis. Raptis has been an innovator of style and functionality across integrated residential, resort, retail and commercial development.

Over more than 40 years, it has created more mixed-use developments than any other Gold Coast development company, including the landmarks Tower of Chevron Renaissance, Southport Central and the Phoenician.

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Pearl, Main Beach is the first foray in to the Main Beach market by Raptis, headed by founder Jim Raptis



Raptis launch Pearl, Main Beach apartment tower amid booming Gold Coast market

The Gold Coast developer Raptis has officially lodged plans for its newest Gold Coast tower.

They've secured a prime development site in Broadbeach at 6-8 George Avenue, next to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in the heart of the coastal hotspot.

The busy Sydney-based architecture firm Koichi Takada Architects, who have taken on a number of projects on the Gold Coast in recent months,&nbsp;have designed the 40 storey building.

Takada referenced their Sydney project Infinity Square, delivered by Mirvac at Green Square, in the design statement. It&nbsp;had similar lush greenery toward the top end of the tower.

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The tower will comprise 134 apartments, made up of 64&nbsp;two beds and 64 three beds. There will be four sub penthouses and two penthouse apartments.

The resident amenities on level three will feature a 20 metre pool met with outdoor lounges, a gym and sauna,&nbsp;resident's lounge, kids club, and a communal dining area.

Koichi Takada Architects has been designing more and more apartment developments across&nbsp;coastal Queensland. There was huge success at the luxury FORME development The Norfolk at Burleigh Heads.

FORME&nbsp;managing director David Calvisi&nbsp;said the building has quickly become an icon, with the architecture flooding social media. Even the popular beach photographer&nbsp;Aquabumps have prints available of the iconic facade.

They've signed Takada on again to create <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-burleigh-heads-set-for-new-koichi-takada-apartment-tower-by-forme">their newest project at 96 The Esplanade</a>, also in Burleigh Heads. The The new development will home 23 half-floor apartments of around 220 sqm, as well as three full-floor residences with around 440 sqm of space.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-burleigh-heads-set-for-new-koichi-takada-apartment-tower-by-forme">Tower reveal: Burleigh Heads set for new Koichi Takada apartment tower by FORME</a>

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6-8 George Avenue Design Statement

The proposed development at 6-8 George Avenue, Broadbeach aims to create a landmark architectural feature, highlighting the characteristics of its natural context and enhancing the Broadbeach skyline. Located less than five minutes walk from the nearby Kurrawa Beach and Parklands, this building is ideally located to take advantage of the Gold Coast lifestyle.

The site enjoys easy access to shops, restaurants, transport hubs and night life both in Broadbeach and nearby Nobby Beach and Surfers Paradise. The site is also well connected to schools and public facilities. In seeking to address this context, the proposal has taken cues from the nearby beach parklands. The green walkways, rolling banks and leafy dunes of Kurrawa Parklands are mirrored in the development. The tower is treated to the east and west with dense, leafy terraces and planters, creating a visual extension to the parklands below.

The repetition and regularity of these green terraces echo the tree lined, beach front pathway that connects Broadbeach to its neighbouring suburbs. A sculpted, green finial caps the tower, tapering away from the parkland below and lends the building the form of the Norfolk Pine. This appeal to the local context is further addressed in the materiality of the tower. At street level, the podium is characterised by lush planting, offset with a soft palette of natural finishes and materials. Natural stone cladding and paving at the ground level hint at the neighbouring beach.

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These tones are offset with soft white render and white batten screening to the podium, while the cascading planting above provides movement and colour to the façade. Recessive elements are treated with dark finishes to further emphasise the natural palette. This materiality and form has been continued into the private spaces of the building. The apartments have been designed to maximise access to natural light and ventilation. To the east and west, operable glazing can be opened to the perimeter planters allowing for seamless views over a green verge to the surrounds.

This proposal also seeks to be sympathetic to its local built form. The site is neighboured primarily by residential buildings of varying scale and character. To the north, the Broadbeach centre features several prominent residential towers, most notably the 40 and 50 storey Oracle towers. Immediately north-east of the site, opposite the parkland is the iconic Carmel by the Sea and the recently constructed Elysian Broadbeach.

To the south-east is Ultra Broadbeach, a 32 storey hotel. Generous tower setbacks maintain the form and amenity of the area, while the tower significantly enhances the public realm. 6-8 George Avenue has been designed to enhance and protect the natural and built character of Broadbeach. It is hoped this development will be a landmark enjoyed by all Gold Coast residents and become a catalyst for quality development to come.

The tower will comprise 134 apartments, made up of 64 two beds and 64 three beds. There will be four sub penthouses and two penthouse apartments



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