THE expected approval within weeks of the $1 billion Jewel resort in Surfers Paradise is being hailed as a turning point for the battling Gold Coast. With the city skyline between Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta devoid of cranes for the first time in 30 years, developers scared off by the previous obstructionist council are reportedly […]
There’s a new way to get around the central Gold Coast with the arrival of G:link, Queensland’s first light rail system. From Sunday 20 July, fast, frequent trams will connect 16 stations along a 13 kilometre route from Broadbeach to Gold Coast University Hospital. 14 air-conditioned trams, each carrying up to 309 passengers, will operate […]
Stage One announced Stage one of the $365 million landmark Gold Coast Cultural Precinct has been secured with $5.6 million allocated for design and construction planning in the City Budget 2014-15. View the City Budget. With work planned to start early in 2016, Stage One would include an outdoor amphitheatre for civic and cultural celebrations such […]
Gold Coast Chinatown will bring a sense of home and community to the thousands of permanent residents, and international students studying at Gold Coast universities, English language schools and colleges, and support Chinese and Asian visitors to our city. Gold Coast Chinatown will be true to the Gold Coast spirit and will represent our new […]
City of Gold Coast has big plans to revitalise Southport as the city’s CBD. Red tape has been slashed for developers, and significant developments are already underway, including light rail, Chinatown and projects for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Gold Coast CBD Southport is the Gold Coast’s Central Business District (CBD), and has played a pivotal […]