Two expressions of interest (EOIs) invitations have been opened to find developers who will deliver high-quality and well-designed homes and retirement and aged care accommodation at Carseldine Urban Village.
“We’re conducting a two-stage competitive process to make sure we have the skills and experience on site to deliver the diverse living options needed to achieve our vision,” Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said in his statement.
“One EOI is calling for builders to join a panel to be able to build terrace homes at Carseldine Urban Village, while the second EOI is seeking interest from developers and retirement operators for land available to purchase and develop,” Mr Dick said.
The 9,000+-sqm retirement site could contain around 150 mixed dwellings for all levels of mobility.
“It’s also great to see there’s an emphasis on affordability, and the adoption of sustainable features such as rooftop solar and battery storage systems,” Member of Aspley Bart Mellish said.
“Planning for the urban village has focused on creating a well-connected community where residents can walk between residential and recreational areas, with ample transport options available.
“By ensuring the streetscape is attractive and inviting, with wide footpaths and shady trees, the resulting development will be an area that every local can enjoy.”
EOI under Builder Panel Carseldine Urban Village will be closing on 5 February 2019 whilst the EOI under Sale of Retirement Site, Carseldine Urban Village will close on 5 March 2019.
Shortlisted EOI proponents will be invited to submit a request for proposal (RFP). By May 2019, the final builder panel of successful proponents is expected to be announced. The announcement of the successful developer(s) for the retirement site, on the other hand, will be by mid-2019.
Flythrough animation of Carseldine Urban Village
Video Credit: Brisbane Development / YouTube
About Carseldine Urban Village
The Carseldine Urban Village proposal will transform the former Queensland University of Technology grounds into a sport and recreation, residential, commercial and retail precinct. Over a span of four years, the redevelopment will be undertaken in four stages, with the $35-million Stage 1 scheduled to commence late 2019. The Stage S, which is already underway, will deliver sport and recreation precinct and is expected to be completed by mid-2019.
The approved master plan development application and Stage 1 will feature terrace homes and a proposed retirement site, public spaces, and three intersection upgrades—Zillmere Rd and Dorville Rd, Beams Rd and Dorville Rd roundabout.
Forty-one submissions were received by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) during the public notification with traffic congestion being one of the key issues identified during consultation.
“We’ve heard the community, we’re acting on their feedback, and these intersection upgrades will be beneficial for local residents,” Bart Mellish-Member for Aspley said.
“We’re also committed to the ongoing protection of native flora and fauna, and the rehabilitation of Cabbage Tree Creek.
“Thirty new termite and rot proof nesting boxes will be installed in existing bushland, providing shelter for gliders, parrots and bats, while further conservation measures are to be introduced as works progress,” Mr Mellish said.
