Greenheart

Greenheart is a 257 hectare site located in the suburbs of Merrimac and Robina, situated at the centre of the city’s urban footprint. The development of Greenheart is the largest open space and recreational facility project ever undertaken by the City. This development is a direct response to the Gold Coast’s significant population growth and the need to continue to provide high quality parks and infrastructure for the community.

From 31 May to 1 July 2024, we sought feedback from the community on a Master Plan for Greenheart, and the 8 proposed precincts that will make up this unique space. We received over 3500 responses to our survey and heard that:

  • 95% of survey respondents agreed with providing a new regional parkland
  • 88% of respondents agreed that developing the Greenheart site into a parkland is a good use of Council owned land located within a flood plain.

Read the community engagement report and engagement summary report for more outcomes of this engagement.

What’s happening now?

We are progressing Greenheart’s concept design and working closely with our community to create a parkland that is accessible, vibrant and enjoyable for everyone. At key design milestones, we are meeting with stakeholders to test ideas, seek feedback and continue refining the design.

We are hearing from sporting organisations, environmental and conservation groups, youth and senior representatives and accessibility and inclusion advocates. The Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG) was established in May 2026 to provide community input into the development of Greenheart's concept design.

This ongoing feedback will help us shape Greenheart into an immersive and connected parkland that offers opportunities for active and healthy lifestyles, along with a diverse range of sporting, recreational and cultural experiences for people of all ages and abilities.

Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID)

To support the staged delivery of Greenheart, we are is progressing a Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID). An LGID is a statutory planning pathway under Section 37 of the Queensland Planning Act 2016 that allows local governments to designate land for important community infrastructure projects such as sporting facilities, public utilities, transport infrastructure and community assets.

The public notification period closed on 14 July 2026. We are now reviewing submissions and feedback from the State interest assessment before preparing a revised LGID report. Read the latest LGID update.

An Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) for Greenheart was prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts of the project and identify proposed mitigation measures. You can learn more about the LGID process in the Minister's Guidelines and Rules (MGR), under the Planning Act 2016. Please also see the LGID FAQ section.

Greenheart is a 257 hectare site located in the suburbs of Merrimac and Robina, situated at the centre of the city’s urban footprint. The development of Greenheart is the largest open space and recreational facility project ever undertaken by the City. This development is a direct response to the Gold Coast’s significant population growth and the need to continue to provide high quality parks and infrastructure for the community.

From 31 May to 1 July 2024, we sought feedback from the community on a Master Plan for Greenheart, and the 8 proposed precincts that will make up this unique space. We received over 3500 responses to our survey and heard that:

  • 95% of survey respondents agreed with providing a new regional parkland
  • 88% of respondents agreed that developing the Greenheart site into a parkland is a good use of Council owned land located within a flood plain.

Read the community engagement report and engagement summary report for more outcomes of this engagement.

What’s happening now?

We are progressing Greenheart’s concept design and working closely with our community to create a parkland that is accessible, vibrant and enjoyable for everyone. At key design milestones, we are meeting with stakeholders to test ideas, seek feedback and continue refining the design.

We are hearing from sporting organisations, environmental and conservation groups, youth and senior representatives and accessibility and inclusion advocates. The Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG) was established in May 2026 to provide community input into the development of Greenheart's concept design.

This ongoing feedback will help us shape Greenheart into an immersive and connected parkland that offers opportunities for active and healthy lifestyles, along with a diverse range of sporting, recreational and cultural experiences for people of all ages and abilities.

Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID)

To support the staged delivery of Greenheart, we are is progressing a Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID). An LGID is a statutory planning pathway under Section 37 of the Queensland Planning Act 2016 that allows local governments to designate land for important community infrastructure projects such as sporting facilities, public utilities, transport infrastructure and community assets.

The public notification period closed on 14 July 2026. We are now reviewing submissions and feedback from the State interest assessment before preparing a revised LGID report. Read the latest LGID update.

An Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) for Greenheart was prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts of the project and identify proposed mitigation measures. You can learn more about the LGID process in the Minister's Guidelines and Rules (MGR), under the Planning Act 2016. Please also see the LGID FAQ section.

Page last updated: 13 Aug 2026, 11:10 AM