Aconex enterprise partner, John Holland, who build their...

Aconex enterprise partner, John Holland, who build their projects on the Aconex platform, is about to participate in a major redevelopment of the central Sunshine Coast city of Maroochydore, with a project value to John Holland of $200m.

This will be another iconic project for Aconex, given that Maroochydore is the centre of the Sunshine Coast, and a popular Queensland tourist destination for many Australians (including myself).

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Central Maroochydore Redevelopment image.

29 August 2017

John Holland is poised to take a stake in the new Maroochydore city centre in a deal with an end value of more than $200m.

Mayor Mark Jamieson joined with representatives of John Holland, the University of the Sunshine Coast and SunCentral Maroochydore Pty Ltd today to confirm that a Memorandum of Understanding had been agreed between the parties and that exclusive negotiations are now underway to develop multiple lots in the city centre.  

Discussions between the parties include potential pre-commitments from the Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast, subject to further negotiations.

Mayor Jamieson said today’s announcement demonstrated the superb, quality investment opportunity that the Maroochydore city centre offers in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Australia.

“To have a company of the calibre of John Holland with an international track record seeking a significant stake in the new Maroochydore city centre is a huge vote of confidence by a Tier One property developer in the future of the Sunshine Coast”, Mayor Jamieson said.  

“We are creating Australia’s first truly smart city for the 21st Century – one which will generate thousands of construction jobs, more than 15,000 permanent jobs and provide a $4.4 billion boost for the local economy.  

“John Holland obviously understands the value in being part of the early stages of this development and the growth trajectory of our region, with the development of a new CBD, the opening of the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport and our plans for an international broadband submarine cable linking the region directly to global markets.

Sunshine Coast Council has already committed to having its primary civic presence in the core commercial precinct.
“This will include Customer service facilities, a Council chamber and work space accommodation for staff and Councillors, although we will continue to maintain a decentralised work force at Caloundra and Nambour,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“Our Council represents the whole region and will always ensure it maintains a strong presence in major centres like Nambour and Caloundra, in the interests of accessibility to our customers and our community.“But equally it is important that our presence in Maroochydore is consolidated and housed in a corporate headquarters in our new city centre.

John Holland CEO, Joe Barr, said the Maroochydore CBD development was a landmark project which would leave a legacy for future generations on the Sunshine Coast.  

Mr Barr said the company believed the city centre had enormous potential, being in the heart of one of the nation’s most desirable and fastest growing regions and just 10 minutes from Australia’s newest international airport, due to open in late 2020.   

“If you look at what’s happening right now and the infrastructure being rolled out, it’s very clear the Sunshine Coast is on the move and has an incredibly bright future,” he said.  

“John Holland is keen to pursue this development opportunity and we look forward to releasing further detail about our proposal in due course.”  

The Sunshine Coast is not new to John Holland, having successfully delivered the $150 million Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital in Kawana, which opened in 2013.

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This post is based on my own research and is not investment advice. When making investment decisions, always DYOR.