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Brisbane Road car park redevelopment

The page provides updated to the public on the Brisbane Road car park redevelopment project that commenced in October 2019.

Council opened the new ParknGo Mooloolaba Central eight-storey car park Wednesday 23 December 2020.

With 700 parking spaces, 13 parking spaces for people with disability (PWD), 54 motorcycle spaces and 50 bicycle spaces the car park will make it easier for the people driving to Mooloolaba to park close to the beach, foreshore, shops, cafes and restaurants.

The multi-deck car park is expected to be completed in early 2021 (weather and site conditions permitting).

For more information about parking visit the ParknGo website.

Latest project news (PDF, 511KB).

Brisbane Road car park redevelopment artist impression north east elevation

Background

In May 2019, council entered into a contract with Evans Built Pty Ltd., a locally owned and operated business, to design and construct the multi-deck car park on the parcel of land facing Smith Street and First Avenue.

Project benefits

More parking in Mooloolaba has been identified as a high priority to benefit residents, visitors and businesses.

The natural assets and vibrant shops, cafes and restaurants that continue to attract people to Mooloolaba will be enhanced by increased accessibility to the heart of Mooloolaba.

In addition to increased parking, the ground floor includes space for ground floor commercial tenancies to further support the economic development of Mooloolaba.

The mixed-use tenancies facing First Avenue will create an activated street frontage, enhancing and complementing the existing laneway community.

About the design

The design of the new multi-deck car park draws inspiration from the natural environment and incorporates local references of the Mooloolaba area.

The play of light and shadow on the building as well as subtle colour changes echo the flow and movement of water in the nearby rivers and ocean. Vertical elements in the surrounding screen hint at mooring posts for boats. Water references form a key element of the overall design connecting the built structure to Mooloolaba’s sense of place and coastal character.

Wayfinding signage in and around the car park will help residents and visitors to navigate the area. Well-lit spaces and clear sight lines throughout the car park aim to increase safety and create an active space.

Brisbane Road car park redevelopment hand sketch west elevation

Artists impressions:

Community engagement

An extensive community engagement process was undertaken during the development of the placemaking Mooloolaba master plan which was adopted by council in December 2015.

Improving car parking in Mooloolaba was one of the strongest and most consistent themes and the new car park helps meet that need.

Most recently, the project team conducted a series of community engagement meetings with residents and businesses of Mooloolaba.

Council will continue to keep the community informed throughout the project via newsletters, construction notifications, online updates, liaison with local business and community organisations, and face to face meetings with adjacent businesses

Register to receive construction updates

To receive regular project updates throughout the construction period, please register by emailing your contact details to [email protected]

Changes to traffic conditions and car parking during construction

Car parking

Council provides a range of free on-street and off-street parking throughout Mooloolaba including:

  • Temporary Mooloolaba Beach car park – reduced parking available
  • Beach Terrace car park– 96 parking spaces
  • Club Lane car park – 19 parking spaces and 8 Surf Life Saving only parking spaces
  • The Wharf car park – 427 parking spaces
  • Incana Court car park– 110 parking spaces. Construction personnel will be encouraged to park in the Incana Court car park, ensuring the maximum number of parking bays remain available in the heart of Mooloolaba.

On-street parking is also available at various locations throughout Mooloolaba.

For more details about parking in Mooloolaba, download the Mooloolaba parking area map (PDF, 3782KB).

Changes to traffic conditions

Council will make every effort to minimise impacts to road users and the local community during construction however this is a major construction project and some inconvenience is to be expected.

  • At various times throughout the project, the public may experience:
    • changes to traffic conditions – reduced speed limits, temporary lane closures, traffic and pedestrian realignments and stop-go traffic control
    • increased heavy vehicle movements
    • construction noise
    • signage and road barriers in place to help redirect motorists and pedestrians.

Construction schedule

Construction will take place between 6.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. Works outside these hours may be necessary at times to assist with the delivery of plant, equipment and materials. This will help council complete the project as quickly as possible. Works will continue throughout school holiday periods but exclude public holidays.

  • Car park reconfiguration. 8 – 18 October 2019:Prior to constructing the new multi-deck car park facing Smith Street, reconfiguration works have been completed to the portion of the car park fronting Brisbane Road and First Avenue. This reconfiguration has delivered 93 parking spaces and four motorcycle parking spaces which will remain available for public use throughout the construction period
  • October 2019 – December 2020 New multi-deck car park (weather and site conditions permitting)
  • 28 October 2019 to 13 December 2019: Council will establish the car park as a construction site and office. This includes removing the existing car park surface, vegetation and construction of footings for the new car park
  • 28 January 2020 to mid-September 2020: Works will start on the eight-level building structure
  • Late September to early 2021: Decorative building elements, landscaping and fitout.

*Timeframes may change subject to weather, site conditions, council’s budget process and other funding.

Project news and updates

Keep up to date on the project as it progresses.

Contact For further information, members of the public can contact council (during office hours, Monday to Friday 8.15am-5pm) or email [email protected].