The Gold Coast City Council’s planning committee has voted four-three in favor of new plans for a 14-story apartment tower. The building will be called the De-Luxe Apartments after the mid-century De Luxe Theatre and Old Burleigh Arcade, which were incorporated into the design.
Project plans were amended after receiving community feedback regarding the development at 64 Goodwin Terrace and 1823 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads. The new plan, designed by Conrad Gargett, reduced the number of apartments by six to 30 with adjustable screens on the western façade as well as four commercial tenancies, a gym, and podium-top pool.
Council officers said the adaptive reuse included several improvements to the heritage building but finishes and colors used on the theatre would have to be investigated.
Weiya Holdings purchased the 1667 square meter site for AU$18.5 million (US$14.3 million) midway through 2019 and lodged plans to develop the site a year later.
The proposal will next go before a full meeting of the council.
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