Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct
Consultation has concluded
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has now finalised arrangements for the redevelopment of Yeppoon’s heritage railway precinct.
A subdivision plan for the heritage-listed former railway station site was recently approved by Livingstone Shire Council.
Silverstone Developments, a privately-owned company with extensive experience in developing commercial, retail and residential projects across south-east Queensland, purchased the 2.4 hectare former heritage rail station site in early 2020.
They plan to develop 1.5-hectares of the site into a new mixed-use urban precinct.
The remaining 0.9-hectares was transferred to Livingstone Shire Council, to be set aside for future community uses.
The station, which forms part of the precinct, was officially closed in 2004 due to disuse. Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund (GARIIF) funded works to protect the structural integrity of the heritage-listed rail station building and platform were completed in mid-2020, and landscaping to the rail trail will be complete in mid-2021.
For more information about the proposed re-development of the site, please contact Livingstone Shire Council on (07) 4913 5000 or 1300 790 919 or visit www.livingstone.qld.gov.au
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has now finalised arrangements for the redevelopment of Yeppoon’s heritage railway precinct.
A subdivision plan for the heritage-listed former railway station site was recently approved by Livingstone Shire Council.
Silverstone Developments, a privately-owned company with extensive experience in developing commercial, retail and residential projects across south-east Queensland, purchased the 2.4 hectare former heritage rail station site in early 2020.
They plan to develop 1.5-hectares of the site into a new mixed-use urban precinct.
The remaining 0.9-hectares was transferred to Livingstone Shire Council, to be set aside for future community uses.
The station, which forms part of the precinct, was officially closed in 2004 due to disuse. Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund (GARIIF) funded works to protect the structural integrity of the heritage-listed rail station building and platform were completed in mid-2020, and landscaping to the rail trail will be complete in mid-2021.
For more information about the proposed re-development of the site, please contact Livingstone Shire Council on (07) 4913 5000 or 1300 790 919 or visit www.livingstone.qld.gov.au
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Project update - October 2020
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You will notice surveying activities being undertaken around the site during October and November 2020 and the installation of survey pegs. These are required to create a survey plan for the future subdivision of the land into two parcels. These works will be carried out in accordance with the development approval (D-64-2020) from Livingstone Shire Council.
We request that until further notice the public refrain from accessing the site.
For more information about this project, please contact us through the project Have Your Say webpage located here.
Or if you have any questions, issues or complaints please contact Genaea Keith, Senior Development Manager, Economic Development Queensland on Genaea.Keith@dsdti.qld.gov.au.
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Invitation to Offer (ITO) - Landscape Construction
Share Invitation to Offer (ITO) - Landscape Construction on Facebook Share Invitation to Offer (ITO) - Landscape Construction on Twitter Share Invitation to Offer (ITO) - Landscape Construction on Linkedin Email Invitation to Offer (ITO) - Landscape Construction linkLocal companies are invited to tender for the works to build and landscape a missing section of the Yeppoon Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail.
The contract will involve constructing and landscaping approximately 400 metres of new shared pathway, connecting the rail trail at the corner of Braithwaite and James Streets, along the frontage of proposed Station Quarter at 45 James Street, Yeppoon.
The tender is open for two weeks from Wednesday 27 May until 2pm on Thursday 11 June 2020.
Tender award is anticipated by mid-June 2020.
Offers can be made via the QTenders website (Ref. DSDTIEDQ202920).
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Silverstone signs contract to purchase part of Station Quarter
Share Silverstone signs contract to purchase part of Station Quarter on Facebook Share Silverstone signs contract to purchase part of Station Quarter on Twitter Share Silverstone signs contract to purchase part of Station Quarter on Linkedin Email Silverstone signs contract to purchase part of Station Quarter linkPlease see attached article about the recent purchase contract signed by Silverstone Developments.
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Contractor appointed to revitalise Yeppoon's heritage-listed rail station building
Share Contractor appointed to revitalise Yeppoon's heritage-listed rail station building on Facebook Share Contractor appointed to revitalise Yeppoon's heritage-listed rail station building on Twitter Share Contractor appointed to revitalise Yeppoon's heritage-listed rail station building on Linkedin Email Contractor appointed to revitalise Yeppoon's heritage-listed rail station building linkFor more information, please see news article here.
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Announcement of GARIIF for heritage station precinct
Share Announcement of GARIIF for heritage station precinct on Facebook Share Announcement of GARIIF for heritage station precinct on Twitter Share Announcement of GARIIF for heritage station precinct on Linkedin Email Announcement of GARIIF for heritage station precinct linkAnnouncement of almost $1 million in funding from the Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund for works on the heritage station building and Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail.
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/8/16/rail-trail-rolls-closer-to-yeppoon-foreshore
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Structural condition assessment
Share Structural condition assessment on Facebook Share Structural condition assessment on Twitter Share Structural condition assessment on Linkedin Email Structural condition assessment linkDileigh Consulting Engineers are conduction a structural condition assessment on the Yeppoon station building on behalf of EDQ.
Consultants and contractors will be onsite intermittently during June and July 2019.
The building will remain cordoned off, however EDQ encourage people to avoid walking through the site at any time.
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Site investigation and surveying works
Share Site investigation and surveying works on Facebook Share Site investigation and surveying works on Twitter Share Site investigation and surveying works on Linkedin Email Site investigation and surveying works linkButler Partners are conducting site investigation works and Capricorn Survey Group are conducting general surveying works at Station Quarter, on behalf of EDQ.
Contractors will be onsite intermittently during February and March 2019.
The onsite work involved contractors identifying locations and some drilling into the ground.
The affected areas will be cordoned off, however EDQ encourage people to avoid walking through the site at any time.
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Site investigation works
Share Site investigation works on Facebook Share Site investigation works on Twitter Share Site investigation works on Linkedin Email Site investigation works linkButler Partners, on behalf of EDQ, are conducting site investigation works on Station Quarter.
Contractors will be on site from Monday 22 October 2018, with a scheduled completion date of approximately Friday 29 October 2018.
The onsite work involves contractors identifying locations to be tested and some drilling into the ground.
The affected areas will be cordoned off, however, EDQ encourage people to avoid walking through the site at any time.
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Yeppoon heritage railway precinct steams ahead
Share Yeppoon heritage railway precinct steams ahead on Facebook Share Yeppoon heritage railway precinct steams ahead on Twitter Share Yeppoon heritage railway precinct steams ahead on Linkedin Email Yeppoon heritage railway precinct steams ahead linkThere will soon be movement at the station now that expressions of interest have been called for the renewal of Yeppoon’s heritage rail precinct.
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said the private sector should get involved in this exciting development opportunity, to be known as Station Quarter, in the heart of Yeppoon.
“I’m calling on all interested parties who have the capability and capacity to work with the State Government’s specialist land use planning and property development unit, Economic Development Queensland, to unlock Yeppoon’s historic past and deliver a vibrant precinct that meets market demands and local needs,” Mr Dick said.
To read the full media statement, visit:http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2018/9/14/yeppoon-heritage-rail-precinct-steams-ahead
Key Dates
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16 June → 17 June 2017
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17 February → 18 February 2017
Project Timeline
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10 October - 1 November 2016
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageOnline survey - received 146 responses from the community, echoing the diversity of themes presented at the community information session.
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24 October 2016
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stage60 people attended a community information session and provided EDQ with a variety of suggestions about what the railway site could be used for. -
November 2016
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageThe final outcomes of the consultation were documented. This included a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
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November 2016 - January 2017
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageReview Feedback - community feedback was collated in partnership with a review of local needs and economic driver trends.
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February 2017
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageCommunity information sessions were held to review and discuss the proposed concept designs with EDQ staff.
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April 2017
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageEDQ reviewed concept plans based on information gathered at community information sessions.
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June 2017
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageDistributed newsletter to the community outlining the next steps.
Engage with the community around uses for the heritage station building and platform, and open green space.
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July - December 2017
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageEDQ reviewed all information gathered at the community engagement sessions and worked with Council to further update the concept master plan and future options for the heritage station building.
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February 2018
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageEnvironmental and site investigations were undertaken.
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Early 2018
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageEDQ worked with State Government Agencies, Livingstone Shire Council and the private sector to investigate opportunities for future development of the site.
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Late 2018
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageExpression of Interest campaign to identify development partners.
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August 2019
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageAnnouncement of almost $1 million in funding from the Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund for works on the heritage station building and Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail.
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/8/16/rail-trail-rolls-closer-to-yeppoon-foreshore
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Mid to late-2019
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageProponents shortlisted and Request for Development Proposals.
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Early 2020
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageOutcome of Request for Development Proposals.
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January 2020
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageCommencement of structural works on the heritage station building.
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March 2020
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct has finished this stageSilverstone Developments has signed a contract to purchase a section of Station Quarter.
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May 2020
Yeppoon Heritage Railway Precinct is currently at this stageInvitation to Offer - Landscape Construction
Invitation to offer released on 27 May 2020. Tender responses due by 2pm on Thursday 11 June 2020.