Chevron plans unveiled
Unit block adds to high number of island projects
AN ageing series of 1960s-era houses on Chevron Island are set to be transformed by a major new unit housing development which has been unveiled by developers.
Plans have been filed with the Gold Coast City Council to build a nine-storey unit tower on the corner of Stanhill Dve and Weemala St.
Put forward by Marquee Development Partners, the tower would feature 62 units, including 55 two-bedroom homes and six three-bedroom dwellings. Each level will have nine units, with the top level boasting seven.
Communal space will be provided on the roof and on the ground floor.
Council city planning boss Cr Cameron Caldwell said the smaller-scale tower was leading the way in terms of design.
“This type of development is the future of Chevron Island,” he said.
“It features small-scale urban renewal which helps support the vibrant atmosphere.
“Chevron Island remains an attractive location with good residential amenity and council will do a thorough assessment of it in due course.”
The council has come under fire in recent times for approving at least five major unit blocks on the island in the past six years.
Five high-density towers, all over 15 storeys, have been approved but not built on the island village which has already reached traffic capacity.
No height limits are now imposed on Chevron Island under the City Plan as it is considered a high-density area due to being within walking distance of two light rail stations.
The new project sits just one street away from the proposed 22-storey Li development put forward by developer Macroland.
Area councillor Gary Baildon said Chevron Island continued to be afflicted with traffic issues and confirmed he was concerned about the amount of development planned for the Island.
“I have had some concerns about the number of high-rises approved on the island and now there is another tower proposed. I will seek to be briefed by council officers.
“We have major traffic issues on Chevron Island going both east and west.
“While there have been a number approved by council, not one of them have started yet and you have to wonder whether they really stack up at all.”