The above-ground Bruce Bishop Carpark will be demolished to make way for a new open space in Surfers Paradise with 850 public parking spaces being retained below ground.
The new open space will include almost a hectare of new lawns, gardens and a plaza to create a greener and more welcoming public area with improved pedestrian connections through the surrounding precinct.
It will complement the future Music Hall currently under development in the adjoining former transit centre building.
The ageing above-ground section of the carpark was built almost four decades ago and has seen increased maintenance costs and safety concerns in recent times.
To allow for demolition and construction to be undertaken safely the entire Bruce Bishop Carpark will temporarily close during the works.
The five-level basement section is currently undergoing renewal works and will reopen in late 2027, weather permitting, with a new vehicle access from Remembrance Drive.
While parking will not be available onsite during the works there are six other public car parking facilities within 600 metres of the site which motorists can use instead.
"This is an exciting step in transforming this valuable public space into a lifestyle and entertainment hub in the heart of Surfers Paradise," said Division 10 Councillor Darren Taylor.
"Together the new open space, Music Hall and basement car park will help turn this area into a more vibrant and welcoming place for people to gather.
"After almost four decades, the above-ground carpark is nearing the end of its life, with increasing maintenance requirements and concerns around safety. Removing it creates the opportunity to unlock the site for new open space and future opportunities."
The above-ground carpark has 504 parking spaces and is currently under-utilised with an average occupancy of 20-30% on weekdays and 40-50% on weekends.
The site will continue to provide approximately 850 public parking spaces across five levels of the basement carpark when it reopens.
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