VISION FOR $1.5BN WATERFRONT VILLAGE AT HARBOUR TOWN
A WATERFRONT “village of villages”, with more than 2000 apartments, villas and penthouses that will be home to more than 4500 people, is to be built on the doorstep of Harbour Town at Biggera Waters.
The $1.5bn Harbour Shores is to be developed, subject to a planning green light, on canal-front land on the eastern side of Oxley Dr.
Lewis Land, the pioneering group that developed Harbour Town 23 years ago, says the resortstyle project will be a 10-year venture and it hopes to start marketing by mid-year and construction before Christmas.
It plans 30 Bda-designed buildings of from two to 12 levels, tiered from the canal frontage back to Oxley Dr.
The 15.72ha Harbour Shores will have two precincts, separated by water, with the first one to include a one-hectare park and retail and food space.
Lewis Land says the Harbour Shores masterplan has been developed following a design process involving some of Australia’s leading architects and landscape designers.
“(It) will cater to a diverse demographic, including couples, families and retirees.
“The design celebrates the 1.5km of canal water frontage, with a public access boardwalk and parkland allowing residents and locals to enjoy the waterways, on foot, canoe or boat.”
Lewis Land Group, founded by the late Bernie
Lewis in 1957, says Harbour Shores will continue its 40year history on the Gold Coast and become its new flagship project.
During that time Lewis Land has developed nearly 2700 lots across eight projects that include the Sovereign Islands and Ephraim Island.
Its Harbour Town Premium Outlets, in which it retains a 50 per cent stake, was the first outdoor retail centre in Australia and remains the largest.
Lewis Land CEO Matthew Mccarron said Harbour Shores would provide 5000 jobs during its development.
“Harbour Shores will be an evolution of these premium developments, combining world-leading architecture and lush landscaping with resort-inspired facilities that capture the beauty of the surrounds.”
A community consultation over the project is planned.