The first land released at a 450-home Sunshine Coast development has been snapped up, with bulk earthworks expected to begin on site within weeks.
Works are progressing on the controversial Twin Waters masterplanned community, a new 104-hectare residential project delivered by developer Stockland.
Stockland confirmed its July and August land releases sold out, with another release expected in October.
Prices started at $1.15 million, while publicly advertised homesites in subsequent releases have ranged from about $1.17 million to more than $1.4 million.
Sites across the development average around 700sqm in size, with some reaching up to 1200sqm.
A Stockland spokesperson said the region continued to experience strong housing demand.
“The sales reflect ongoing buyer interest in larger premium and lifestyle lots which remain in short supply north of Maroochy River, particularly those with direct water frontage.”
Site preparation for the development, which is located west of the existing Twin Waters community, is currently underway.
The first residential stage is planned to deliver 84 homesites and has been divided into three substages.
An operational works application lodged with Sunshine Coast Council in August for Stage 1b details earthworks, retaining walls, roads, drainage, footpaths, verge works, streetscaping, electrical infrastructure and streetlighting.
Landscape plans provide a glimpse of how the new neighbourhood will look, with exposed aggregate paths, cobblestone edging, natural sandstone boulders, stone-clad walls and turfed areas.
Stage 1b is set to contain 35 residential lots, while the overall Stage 1 plan includes a one-hectare community hub site and parkland.
Stage 2 is planned to deliver a further 84 homesites, although a construction timeframe for that stage has not been confirmed.
Meanwhile, road works are continuing on the David Low Way and Ocean Drive intersection at Pacific Paradise – a condition of the development approval.
“Works are progressing well for the David Low Way and Ocean Drive intersection upgrade which Stockland are delivering, and will provide an entry point to Stockland Twin Waters,” the Stockland spokesperson said.
“The upgrade involves replacing the existing T-intersection with a new four-leg signalised intersection and will improve safety and traffic movements for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
“The intersection upgrade is scheduled to be completed in mid-2027.”
Recent works have included vegetation removal on the southern side of David Low Way and the relocation of water, sewer and stormwater services along De Vere Road.
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The residential development has had a long and contentious planning history, dating back to an initial proposal for the site in 2008.
It was rejected twice by Sunshine Coast Council and faced significant community opposition before councillors ultimately approved the 450-home development, subject to 100 conditions, in December 2023 by six votes to four.
Among the conditions are requirements for a water-quality monitoring program, a kangaroo management plan and a flood evacuation centre.
More recently, approval was granted for 4190 salt couch plants to be removed and relocated to make way for works associated with the development.
