Stocklands ambitions for a new master-planned residential community on the Sunshine Coast has been dealt another blow after the local Council voted against the proposal.
A majority of councillors voted against Stockland's bid to develop a 104ha of land located in close proximity to the Maroochydore Principal Activity Centre, the Sunshine Coast Airport and local surf beaches.
The first stages of Stockland’s plans for the 104 hectare site—alongside the Sunshine Motorway between the Maroochy River and David Lowe Way—were to reconfigure four lots into 182 lots including 168 dwellings, new road and parks.
The development of Twin Waters West is more than a decade in the making and has sparked significant community interest. The latest application was lodged in 2018 and received 417 submissions, with 132 supporting and 285 against the proposal.
The overall plans for Twin Waters West included 584 residential lots, two apartment towers with 180 dwellings between them, community facilities including a place of worship and 26 hectares of open space.
Following concerns raised by the state government, Stockland amended the application by removing the apartment towers ahead of council’s decision.
Council officers have recommended approval for the development site to have up to 645 homes and no multiple dwelling units.
The approval would also see council receive $10.2 million for infrastructure charges to compensate for population growth in the area.
Those opposing the development said they were concerned about issues including impacts on water quality in the wetlands and river, the environment, the heritage site called Settler’s Park and flooding.
Stockland have not made any formal comment in relation to the refusal but will go back to the drawing board to consider alternatives.
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