State Infrastructure Plan

Cross-government
Case study SunCentral Maroochydore
SunCentral Maroochydore represents a once-in-alifetime
opportunity to establish a greenfield CBD
for the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast Regional
Council has established a separate entity, SunCentral
Maroochydore Pty Ltd, to drive the design and
delivery of the new city centre, with innovation and
technology embedded in bold and exciting urban
design.
The project represents a major city-making
opportunity, with the unique circumstances of the
site and the project delivery model presenting
significant opportunities. These include
opportunities for whole-of-government coordination
of infrastructure, services and technology delivery,
providing confidence for private sector investment.
The 53 hectare parcel of golf course land in the heart
of Maroochydore is forecast to create more than
15,000 jobs by 2025. It is estimated to accommodate
more than 4000 residents and produce $5.9 billion in
output to the Queensland economy.
Embedded smart city technology will enable:
high speed connectivity for business, residents
and visitors
full wi-fi accessibility
open data initiatives
traffic/car parking information and management
capability
real-time information for public transport, public
safety/emergency services, city guides and other
community announcements
charging stations for electric vehicles and
other technology.
It will also enable Australia’s first central city
underground pneumatic waste system.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has
committed $100 million to the project to date,
with the Australian Government providing grant
funding to conduct feasibility into a light rail system
that would ultimately connect the city centre to the
new Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Kawana
and Caloundra.
In addition, the Queensland Government has
designated the passenger rail corridor connecting to
Brisbane, with alignment of the corridor into the new
city centre site. The construction timetables for the
passenger rail line (Beerwah to Maroochydore) and
other public transport connections and services are
to be confirmed, including a bus forerunner service
in advance of light rail.
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