Work is well underway on a mixed-used complex that is set to include a variety of food and beverage options, health clubs and other services.
The sprawling two-level development, being built on Fairfax Street in Sippy Downs, is set to accommodate about 20 tenants and have almost 180 car spaces.
NeuBau Group director Tim Reed said the project was tracking well.
“Our Fairfax Village development is currently under construction, being built by Devcon, and it is coming along nicely,” he said.
Mr Reed said there was significant interest in it.
“Handovers for tenant fit-outs should be commencing in May.
“There are only a couple of tenancies left.
“The development will offer a diverse range of activities and services.
“We have two very different styled health clubs, and there is podiatry, rehab and other health care services, as well as a great multicultural range of food and beverage offerings.”
Mr Reed did not reveal the names of the businesses but said there would be cuisine from Australia, India, France, Mexico and Vietnam.
“A number of these food and beverage tenants are established and well-known operators already trading around the Coast,” he said.
Red Rooster may be among the tenants, after approval was granted for advertising.
Signs for the chain are around the construction site fencing.
Sunshine Coast News asked the fast-food giant for more details but was told “at this stage we don’t have any information to pass on about this”.
One of the two health clubs is expected to be Fitness Cartel, which has signs displayed on a large section on the emerging building.
The nationwide chain confirmed, via its website, that it was expanding to the suburb with a 24-hour centre.
“At Fitness Cartel Sippy Downs, we redefine what a full-service health club means,” the webpage spruiked.
“Dive into an unparalleled ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities tailored for every fitness journey.”
The village is on a 7715sqm site.
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The town planning report stated there was a need for such a complex in Sippy Downs and it would not take services away from Maroochydore.
It said the development “incorporates recreation, catering, commercial and administrative activities, and provides a mix of land uses that will contribute to both the day and nighttime economy”.
“The development is consistent with the scale and intensity for the intended role and function of the Sippy Downs centre and does not undermine the role and function of Maroochydore as the principal regional activity centre,” it stated.
“The site has a high level of access to public transport facilities and provides for pedestrian, cycle and vehicular movement networks that maximise connectivity, permeability and ease of movement within the activity centre.
“The development incorporates a high standard of urban and landscape design to create attractive and functional buildings, streets and places in keeping with the primary role of the zone as a major hub of economic and community activity.”
The report said the complex would not adversely affect the area.
“The development would not result in any loss of amenity for surrounding premises, having regard to matters such as noise, lighting, waste, odour, public health and safety,” it stated.
It’s one of three NeaBau Group developments planned for the neighbourhood.
Works will soon start on a four-level building with hospital across the road.
An application has also been lodged for a mixed-use and residential complex down the street.
No.42 Central Drive could include shops, food and drink outlets, offices and nine apartments.
Mr Reed expected the DA for the Central Drive property to come through within weeks.
“We would hope to commence construction on this in the third or fourth quarter of this year,” Mr Reed said.
The town planning report outlined the proposed five-storey development could have 63 bays for vehicles on a 1517sqm site.
It stated that the commercial and residential facility would “contribute to the housing diversity and supply within the locality”.
“The proposal meets the intent of the major centre zone code by providing a mixed-use development that supports the surrounding residential and business uses,” it stated.
“(It) supports the surrounding local business uses, without jeopardising the major activity centres.
The apartments could consist of five two-bedroom units and four one-bedroom units.
“The proposal is designed to provide a high level of comfort and liveability for residents through energy-efficient and climatically responsive design and dwelling configuration,” the report said.
“A high standard of privacy and amenity is achieved by minimising potential noise and light nuisance.”
It would have “sub-tropical building and landscape design”, with balconies overlooking the street and retail tenancies along Central Drive.
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