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Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is one step closer to finalising arrangements for the redevelopment of Yeppoon’s heritage railway precinct.
Silverstone Developments, a privately-owned company with extensive experience in developing commercial, retail and residential projects across south-east Queensland, recently signed a contract to purchase over half of the 2.4-hectare former heritage rail station site to deliver a new mixed-use urban precinct.
Silverstone will develop approximately 1.5-hectares of the 2.4-hectare site, with the remaining land transferred to Livingstone Shire Council for future community uses.
Works to revitalise the heritage station building are still underway, to be completed in mid-2020 by Landbrook Building and Construction, who were awarded the contract in late-2019.
The station, which forms part of the precinct, was officially closed in 2004 due to disuse.
For more information about the proposed re-development of the site, please contact Livingstone Shire Council on (07) 4913 5000 or 1300 790 919 or visit www.livingstone.qld.gov.au
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is one step closer to finalising arrangements for the redevelopment of Yeppoon’s heritage railway precinct.
Silverstone Developments, a privately-owned company with extensive experience in developing commercial, retail and residential projects across south-east Queensland, recently signed a contract to purchase over half of the 2.4-hectare former heritage rail station site to deliver a new mixed-use urban precinct.
Silverstone will develop approximately 1.5-hectares of the 2.4-hectare site, with the remaining land transferred to Livingstone Shire Council for future community uses.
Works to revitalise the heritage station building are still underway, to be completed in mid-2020 by Landbrook Building and Construction, who were awarded the contract in late-2019.
The station, which forms part of the precinct, was officially closed in 2004 due to disuse.
For more information about the proposed re-development of the site, please contact Livingstone Shire Council on (07) 4913 5000 or 1300 790 919 or visit www.livingstone.qld.gov.au
If you would like to ask us a question about the Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct, please do so here.
During the community engagement undertaken in February 2017, one of the concept designs depicted relocating the heritage building and platform from their original context and setting, at the edges of Arthur Street, to the west of the development area. During this consultation period it was detailed by the local Yeppoon community that there was not overwhelming support for relocating the heritage building in this manner.
In addition, the Department of Environment and Science (DES) who manage historical protection assessed the site and determined the founding earth-rammed plaftform must be protected as it is a key historical element. As such, it nor the building, can be moved or disturbed so as to protect its integrity for future generations.
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has committed to retaining and rejuvenating the railway station on the site, either in its current location or in a new location at the western end of the site. The process of confirming if the station can/cannot be relocated to an alternative location on site is underway and expected to be determined by mid-2017. In either case, the railway station will be rejuvenated in a manner that will celebrate its history and allow community access to the building. EDQ also intends to provide a connection to the existing rail trail via a shared pathway connection along the James Street frontage of the site.
Economic Development Queensland is aiming to appoint a development partner for Station Quarter in the coming months. The submissions are being evaluated to ensure proposed outcomes align with the objectives for the site and community expectations.
Further supporting redevelopment of the site, the Palaszczuk Government announced in August 2019, nearly $1 million under the Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund (GARIIF) for essential works to the heritage-listed station building and an extension of the shared-path in front of the site on James Street.
The building renovation has been developed in collaboration with Livingstone Shire Council and a contractor is expected to be appointed by the end of the year. The shared-path works will support recreational cyclist and pedestrians alike, and is scheduled to commence early next year, following completion of the building works.
Any new buildings proposed will be submitted and assessed by Livingstone Shire Council.
EDQ has a local landscape maintenance
contractor performing regular services such as mowing, if there are any areas
of concern please let us know.
EDQ released an invitation for Expressions of Interest from developers, purchasers and tenants, interested in being involved in the renewal of Yeppoon’s heritage rail precinct, on Friday 14 September 2018.
Interested parties can access the expression of interest documentation and register for industry briefings on the QTender (www.hpw.qld.gov.au/qtenders/) website, reference number DSDMIP-EDQ-0962-18.
EDQ has released an invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from developers, purchasers and tenants, interested in being involved in the renewal of Yeppoon’s heritage rail precinct.
As an outcome of the community consultation and subsequent advice from a heritage specialist, the railway building will not be relocated; it will be restored to maintain its heritage value and be repurposed. The concept plans used during the community consultation were indicative only.
The delivery of public realm, alongside refurbishment of the heritage listed building and extension of the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail are criteria that the potential development partners will be assessed against.
The EOI and Request for Proposal's process will identify the demand for different land uses on the site and a master plan will be prepared, after suitable development partners have been identified. Feedback from the community consultation will also be considered in the master plan design process. EDQ anticipates that a master plan for the site will be released by late 2019.
Any applications for development, including an application for a master plan and individual development applications, will need to be in accordance with provisions and criteria of Livingstone Shire Council’s Livingstone Planning Scheme 2018. All applications will be publicly accessible in accordance with Council’s policies.
Thank you for your comments. We are reviewing the concept in light of the new planning scheme and anticipate seeking further community and market feedback from mid-2018.
Thank you for your comments. Since becoming the landowner in August 2017, and following the State Government Election in late 2017, we have been working carrying out further site investigations and considering the community’s feedback. We anticipate seeking further community and market feedback from mid-2018 which will provide greater insight into some of the questions you have raised. To be kept up to date as the project progresses, please make sure you are registered on this site.
EDQ encourages people to use the Q&A section of this site to ask specific questions and provide feedback. The first consultation on this particular site by EDQ was in October 2016 and any feedback we have received will be from the last 6 months.
The former rail corridor between Yeppoon and Rockhampton is being preserved through the implementation of the Capricorn Coast pineapple rail trail. EDQ intends to deliver on the intent of the Livingstone Shire Council Planning Scheme for the former Yeppoon railyard site, which provides for a mix of uses including residential, retail and commercial. EDQ has also committed to rejuvenating the heritage listed railway station in a manner that will celebrate its history and allow community access to the building.
Thank you for your question. Please see the response in the Q & A section under the topic of 'lightrail', asked by Swatson on 14 March 2017.
Online survey - received 146 responses from the community, echoing the diversity of
themes presented at the community information session.
60 people attended a community information session and provided EDQ with a variety of suggestions about what the railway site could be used for. |
The final outcomes of the consultation were documented. This included a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
Review Feedback - community feedback was collated in partnership with a review of local needs and economic driver trends.
Community information sessions were held to review and discuss the proposed concept designs with EDQ staff.
EDQ reviewed concept plans based on information gathered at community information sessions.
Distributed newsletter to the community outlining the next steps.
Engage
with the community around uses for the heritage station building and platform, and open green space.
EDQ reviewed all information gathered at the community engagement sessions and worked with Council to further update the concept master plan and future options for the heritage station building.
Environmental and site investigations were undertaken.
EDQ worked with State Government Agencies, Livingstone Shire Council and the private sector to investigate opportunities for future development of the site.
Expression of Interest campaign to identify development partners.
Announcement of almost $1 million in funding from the Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund for works on the heritage station building and Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail.
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/8/16/rail-trail-rolls-closer-to-yeppoon-foreshore
Proponents shortlisted and Request for Development Proposals.
Outcome of Request for Development Proposals.
Commencement of structural works on the heritage station building.
Silverstone Developments has signed a contract to purchase a section of Station Quarter.
Invitation to Offer - Landscape Construction
Invitation to offer released on 27 May 2020. Tender responses due by 2pm on Thursday 11 June 2020.