A new mixed-use precinct at Birtinya Central on the Sunshine Coast has been approved to deliver up to 2,600 new homes, with a retail, commercial, and community space spanning 28 hectares.
The Stockland development will be supported by more than $350 million in broader infrastructure investment and integrate with the future public transport corridor.
The refreshed masterplan represents a significant evolution from earlier plans, with a stronger focus on public spaces and connectivity.
Stockland Development Director Matt Patullo said the approval marked an important step forward, and provided a first glimpse of a connected, walkable and vibrant town centre shaped by its coastal setting and the Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
“The plan has been carefully refined to prioritise people and place, with a generous blue-green network anchored by the lake, a new green spine and connected parklands, aligned with long-term regional planning, Mr Patullo said.
A central green spine will connect the future train station through to the cable-stay bridge and beyond to the beach and wider Kawana Sports Precinct, creating a clear link for pedestrians, cyclists and the community.
Birtinya Central is located next to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Health Precinct, and includes a substantial non-residential component with a town centre as the focal point.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2027, subject to further approvals, with the first residents and commercial tenants anticipated to move in from 2029.
