An almost 2ha site north of Brisbane will undergo a $180 million transformation into a new tourism and commercial precinct.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the Comiskey Group would deliver a “mini” version of Brisbane’s well-known James Street precinct over 1.72-hectares in the heart of North Lakes.
Mayor Flannery said the new tourism and dining precinct would include an upscale 5-star hotel, high-end restaurants and boutique retail.
“Dubbed a mini-James Street, the proposal features 130 hotel rooms, a substantial accommodation boost as City of Moreton Bay heads towards an event city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
He said the project’s vision captured Council’s ambition to grow a strong and vibrant visitor economy while creating more local jobs.
“Over its first five years alone, this proposed resort will inject an estimated $538 million into the local economy and support 883 jobs in construction and operation.”
Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey said the resort would showcase the best of Moreton Bay’s lifestyle.
“The resort will blend luxury accommodation with premium food, boutique retail, generous green spaces and event experiences to create a destination locals will love, and visitors will travel for,” Mr Comiskey said.
“Designed by Bureau Proberts, the visionary architects behind West Village at West End, the new precinct will create a vibrant cultural hub in the centre of North Lakes.”
Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway, whose division is set to be home to the precinct, said local residents and businesses would benefit greatly from the game-changing project.
“Currently, we have 2796 North Lakes residents working in the accommodation and food services industry with almost 1500 of those having to find work outside of the area,” Cr Shipway said.
“By creating 335 new jobs on site and through local supply chains, this proposed precinct will let many more in our community have careers closer to home and lift local spending.”
