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Maroochydore

The changes proposed are listed by the SCRC as "High".*
*None of these changes relate to the CBD​

Tall Buildings

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  • Quiet, residential streets within proximity of the CBD (both North and South) are being rezoned to increased heights

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  • 35,000 more people being placed into Maroochydore

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  • ​Maroochyore's population density will be similar to Surfers Paradise.

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  • Height increases range from 12m to as high as 60m 

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  • Many of the changes relate to residential streets

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  • In many instances, heights are doubling

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  • Minimum lot size for subdivisions reduced from 600m2 to 450m2 for most of the Low Density Residential Zone, other than on canal frontages (proposed 800m2)​

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  • Minimum site area for a Dual Occupancy in the low-density area is proposed to go from 800m2 to 600m2 - anything below will trigger the Impact Assessible application

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Maroochydore (South) Height Zoning Now

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Maroochydore Height Zoning (South)Proposed

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In many instances heights are doubling.
Examples of Proposed changes:
Dalby Street current 8.5m proposed 15m
Parker Street current 8.5m proposed 22-35m
Wrigley Street current 8.5m proposed 22m
Maroubra Street current 8.5m proposed 22m

Please note: in some instances there are many changes in one street. Please check specific addresses to see specific changes.

This is what is proposed for residential streets in Maroochydore (South)

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This is what is proposed for streets around the CBD Maroochydore (South)

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This is what is proposed for Cotton Tree

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Over 100 blocks along Aerodrome Road, Parker St and Hinkler Parade all rezoned to 10 storeys/35m

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Impacted Streets in Maroochydore (South)

Aerodrome Rd

Allambie St

Beach Pde

Bungama St

Carnaby St

Comstar Av

Commeal Pde

Cotton Tree Pde

Dalby St

Dalton Dr

Fifth Av

First Av

Fourth Av

Gardak St

George St

Golf St

Hinkler Pde

Horton Pde

King St

Kingsford Smith Pde

Kippara Ln

Maroochy Bvd

Maroubra St

Maud St

Maverra St

May St

Memorial Av

Oogar St

Parker St

Plaza Pde

Richards St

Rose St

Second Av

Sixth Av

Southern Drive

Sugar Rd

Third Av

Trinder Av

Wirraway St

Wrigley St

Even if you don't live in these streets, you will still be impacted:

  • Increased traffic

  • Construction Activity

  • Road Closures

  • On street parking

  • Overshadowing

  • Loss of backyard privacy

Maroochydore (North) Height Zoning Now

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Maroochydore (North) Proposed Height Zoning 

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Maroochy Waters Proposed Height Zoning 

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Maroochydore North of CBD Proposed Height Zoning

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In many instances heights are doubling.
Examples of Proposed changes:
Cooinda Crescent current 8.5m proposed 12m
Boongala Terrace current 8.5m proposed 12m
School Road current 8.5m proposed 22m
Ridge Road current 12m proposed 22m
Evans St current 12m proposed 28m
Ball St current 8.5m proposed 15m
Anzac Av current 12m proposed 22m
Picnic Point current 25m proposed 28m

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