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Sod Turned on Redevelopment of Suttons Beach Pavilion

Construction on the new Suttons Beach Pavilion is officially underway, and for the Redcliffe community, it’s a moment worth celebrating.

Read: Multimillion-Dollar Transformation Secured for Suttons Beach Foreshore

On Friday, 27 February, a sod-turn ceremony at 50 Marine Parade marks the start of works on a project set to transform one of the peninsula’s most cherished foreshore sites into a modern, multifunctional destination for locals and visitors alike.

The Suttons Beach Pavilion Redevelopment Project

The project will deliver a brand new pavilion building on the Suttons Beach foreshore, replacing the previous structure that had reached the end of its useful life. Recent investigations confirmed the old building, a function centre originally constructed in 2002, no longer meets modern building standards. Renovation was ruled out after it became clear the remediation works required to bring it up to compliance would be neither practical nor cost-effective.

Suttons Beach Pavilion — Photo credit: City of Moreton Bay

The new pavilion is designed with both community use and hospitality in mind. It will feature three separate hospitality spaces, including a rooftop venue complete with a public deck and dedicated event space.

Ample indoor dining and outdoor seating options will cater to everything from a casual coffee to a waterfront function, all designed with Queensland’s sub-tropical climate firmly in mind. A lift and staircase will connect both levels, and improved accessibility will extend throughout the car park, pavilion and surrounding parklands.

Public amenities are also getting a serious upgrade. The redevelopment includes new accessible toilets and showers, as well as a Changing Places facility, an important inclusion for community members with high support needs. Outside, the landscaping plan features native plantings, new shade structures, an upgraded car park, and a circular seating area that can flex for everyday use or community events.

Funding of $12.1 million was secured in November 2024 through the Liveability Fund under the South East Queensland City Deal. The construction tender was awarded in November 2025, and with works now officially underway, completion is expected by mid-2027, weather permitting. Locals keen to see food and beverage tenants move in will need to wait just a little longer — operators are expected to be on site in the latter half of 2027, subject to the outcome of a separate tender process.

A Site With History

For all the excitement around what’s coming, it’s worth pausing on what’s been.

The original pavilion, a bathing pavilion and kiosk for beachgoers, was built in 1937, and the site has changed shape many times since. The rotunda was added in 1998, and the most recent redevelopment took place in 2002. Through all of it, the foreshore has remained a constant in local life: somewhere to swim, somewhere to eat, somewhere to just be.

Read: Suttons Beach Rotunda to be Relocated in Major Upgrade

The new development is designed to honour the site’s history while meeting the needs of the community well into the future.

Published 27-February-2026

Redcliffe Residents Oppose Seven-Storey Waterfront Plan on Marine Parade

Photo Credit: DA/2024/4695

Redcliffe residents have raised significant objections to a proposed seven-storey apartment building on Marine Parade, arguing the development contradicts existing council planning policies and undermines community consultation.

Community Concerns Surface

Redcliffe Residents Oppose Seven-Storey Waterfront Plan on Marine Parade — *Photo Credit:* *DA/2024/4695*

Ian Flint, representing the Waves body corporate committee, conveyed residents’ “deep concerns” during a recent Moreton Bay City Council meeting. He highlighted that the development application for 25 Marine Parade, which outlines plans for five apartments spread across seven levels, including parking and a rooftop terrace, has stirred unease within the community. As Mr Flint expressed, the core issue centres on the perceived overdevelopment of the Redcliffe Peninsula.

He argued that the area is already experiencing substantial high-density residential growth, with numerous high-rise buildings either existing, under construction, or recently approved. Residents question the suitability of another tall building on a relatively small block, particularly given its proximity to existing properties.

Policy and Process Criticised

A central point of contention concerns the perceived inconsistency between the proposed development and the council’s planning policies. Mr Flint asserted that the council’s own guidelines suggest a two- to three-storey building would be more appropriate for the location. The proposed seven-storey structure, therefore, raises questions regarding planning consistency and transparency.

Furthermore, the development application’s classification as code assessable, rather than impact assessable, has drawn criticism. This classification meant that affected residents and stakeholders were not formally notified of the application, nor were they allowed to lodge formal objections.

Mr Flint stated that the lack of community consultation undermines confidence in the planning process and denies those directly affected a voice in decisions that will significantly impact their homes and quality of life.

Practical Implications Raised

Beyond policy concerns, residents have also raised practical issues. Specifically, they expressed apprehension about the placement of waste collection bins in the new development.

The proposed location, which fronts onto a pedestrian crossing and directly in front of the existing Waves building, is viewed as problematic. Residents believe this placement will create an obstruction and inconvenience for pedestrians.

Published Date 27-Feb-2025

Construction of Marine Parade Apartment Complex Begins

Work has started on a new apartment complex in Marine Parade, Redcliffe that features a breathtaking view of the ocean and heaps of amenities to assimilate a resort-like lifestyle.

The 124-unit complex, which will be called Mirada Suttons Beach at launch, will be divided across two eight-storey towers directly opposite Suttons Beach. The apartments have been designed with three bedrooms and a balcony for each unit.

Whilst the beach is nearby, residents may also enjoy a dip in the 25-metre swimming pool on the ground floor. Mirada Suttons Beach has been designed with various communal facilities like a gym, games room, barbecue pavilions, and lounges for socialising among the apartment neighbours.

Photo Credit: DA Tracker/Moreton Bay Council

Moreton Bay Regional Council first approved the Marine Parade block for development in 2017 but the community expressed concerns for the proposal, such as issues like traffic, noise, and privacy. After some amendments and a change in the developer, Council signed off on the plans (DA/37680/2018/VCHG/1) in 2019.

Almost 60 percent of the units have been sold with 95 percent of the owners intending to move in once the construction has finished in late 2022. Construction will be simultaneous for the two towers to limit the disturbance within the community.