Palaszczuk Government unlocks more than 1,100 lots at Caloundra South

• The Palaszczuk Government has approved more than 1,100 new housing lots at Aura
• More than 50 per cent of lots for the master planned city of around 20,000 homes have now been approved
• Aura is within the Queensland Government’s Caloundra South Priority Development Area (PDA) and is one of Australia’s largest master-planned communities.

The Sunshine Coast city of Aura at Caloundra South is taking shape with a new approval for 1,100 more housing lots, bringing it closer to a target of 20,000 homes.

Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Caloundra MP Jason Hunt made the housing announcement at a Sunshine Coast Business Council address today.

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has approved the lots for what is one of Australia’s largest master-planned communities.

Around 4,500 lots now have homes completed or under construction.

Aura features a range of lot sizes and housing choices, including social and affordable housing.

EDQ has also approved the first stage of Aura's retail centre, paving the way for the future development of up to 30,000m² of retail space for shops, restaurants, and other businesses.

EDQ is the Queensland Government planning authority in charge of delivering the necessary planning approvals for developments within the Caloundra South PDA which is located south of the existing Caloundra urban area and to the east of the Bruce Highway.

The area includes the four localities of Baringa, Nirimba, Banya and Gagalba.

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier Steven Miles:

“The Palaszczuk Government is well on the way to creating a new regional city for the Sunshine Coast that will be a fantastic space to live, work and play.

“We are addressing housing shortages by facilitating a diverse range of housing choices within Caloundra South, including both smaller and larger lot sizes, terrace housing, multiple dwellings, a senior living community and social and affordable housing.

“Queensland will look quite different by the time we reach the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Palaszczuk Government is ensuring we’re making changes for the better, by ensuring the Games are the anchor for urban growth and renewal across SEQ.” 

Quotes attributable to Caloundra MP Jason Hunt:

“The approval of more than 1,100 new lots means the Aura development in the Caloundra South PDA is now around halfway to reaching a target of providing lots for around 20,000 new dwellings.

“The approval of a first stage of up to 30,000 m² of retail space is also a significant step in the future development of a thriving town centre that will create 15,000 jobs.

“I’m really looking forward to the completion of the Bells Creek Arterial Road extension, which we know will be a key infrastructure milestone in ensuring locals have an alternative connection to the Bruce Highway.

“A new overpass at Bells Creek Arterial Road has already been completed and dedicated to pedestrian and cycling paths to support active lifestyles for residents.

“Primary and secondary schools are already established with future schools currently being planned.

“It’s great to see Caloundra growing into one of the most exciting and vibrant regions in the South East.”

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