In 2013 the Queensland Government selected private developer Grocon to redevelop seven hectares of the 29 hectare Parklands site for use as the athlete’s village during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). The Parklands redevelopment incorporates 1252 permanent dwellings comprising of 1170 apartments and 82 townhouses that will provide accommodation and services to 6600 athletes and officials during GC2018. Also incorporated is 7.3 hectares of green and open space including a community park and extensive landscaped areas.
Construction of the Commonwealth Games Village will inject $550 million into the local economy and 1500 jobs throughout design and construction. Grocon expect there will be up to 1000 workers on site at the height of construction in late 2016 and a total of 10,000 workers are expected to play a role throughout construction.
Private Developer Grocon, commenced early works on the Parklands site in August 2014 and construction commenced in August 2015. The site will be handed over to GOLDOC in October 2017 to be transformed into the Commonwealth Games Village.
After GC2018 Grocon will prepare the development for a mixed-use residential community including one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom townhouses that will become available for public rent and possible purchase from early 2019.
