- Rare 5,420m2 block of land in the heart of Southport to be released so more Queenslanders have a place to call home.
- The site sat vacant throughout Labor's decade of decline, while many Gold Coasters struggled to put a roof over their heads.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor saw Queenslanders locked out of the housing market as vacancy rates plummeted to record-lows.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering another opportunity on the Gold Coast to help address Labor's Housing Crisis, by releasing to market a 5,420m2 site in the heart of Southport.
The new land release opportunity could deliver up to 300 homes as part of a high-density or mixed-use precinct on Scarborough Street, within the Southport Priority Development Area (PDA).
The site sat vacant throughout Labor's decade of decline, following its original use to support the construction of the northern G-Link light rail corridor.
The latest development opportunity is located close to major local landmarks, including the proposed Gold Coast Arena, Broadwater Parklands, Australia Fair shopping centre, Surfers Paradise, Queens Park tennis facility and the G-Link light rail station.
Unlocking supply, including releasing underutilised State Government land, is a key way the Crisafulli Government is playing its part to tackle Labor's Housing Crisis.
This includes the Crisafulli Government's nation-leading Land Activation Program, as well the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund, which is already unlocking more than 98,000 homes by fast-tracking critical trunk infrastructure across the state.
The Crisafulli and Albanese Governments also recently announced more than $2 billion in additional joint funding, to further fast-track another 51,000 homes, including more than 20,000 exclusively for first home buyers.
That's a stark contrast to Labor's Housing Crisis which saw housing lot approvals slump by 29 per cent, leading to record-low rental vacancy rates, a skyrocketing social housing waitlist and the lowest home ownership rate in the country.
Labor's failed Ground Lease Model cost $2.4 million per dwelling, and the Queensland Productivity Commission found their restrictive mandates on State Facilitated Developments stalled developments, rendered them unviable and failed to deliver.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said releasing land for new homes was a key way the Crisafulli Government could play its part in tackling Labor's Housing Crisis.
"This was yet another prime piece of underutilised land that just sat there for a decade under Labor, and now the Crisafulli Government is ensuring it can provide more places to call home for Queenslanders," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"The successful proponent will also be able to leverage the benefits of a PDA, including a fast-tracked approval process and a development-ready site.
"This translates into less red tape and reduced costs for industry, as well as fast-tracking more new homes for the Gold Coast.
Member for Southport Rob Molhoek said the Crisafulli Government was delivering more places to call home on the Gold Coast.
"This long-vacant eyesore will soon be transformed, providing that quintessential GC lifestyle within a stone's throw of shops, public transport, restaurants and cafes for hundreds of Gold Coasters," Mr Molhoek said.
"The Gold Coast is continuing to grow at a rapid pace, and the Crisafulli Government is pulling every lever it can to ease Labor's Housing Crisis."
Suitable proponents are now encouraged to visit EDQ's website to obtain further information and register their interest by 16 July 2026.
