Greenheart

Greenheart is a new parkland for our growing city, situated at the centre of the city’s urban footprint. Covering 257 hectares in Merrimac and Robina, the development of Greenheart is the largest open space and recreational facility project ever undertaken by the City.

Greenheart sits within the Merrimac–Carrara (Gurangunbah) floodplain. The site is unsuitable for residential housing and development is restricted under our City Plan. Transforming this area will provide high quality parks, sports fields and community spaces as well as improved environmental outcomes.

The Greenheart project is currently in the concept design phase and will be delivered in stages over the coming years, subject to funding and approvals.

Explore the Greenheart Master Plan.

What we've heard so far

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 3,500 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 to learn more.

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 community representatives and stakeholders to test ideas, seek feedback and refine the design. This includes 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 a diverse range of sporting, recreational and cultural experiences for people of all ages and abilities.

Project approvals

Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID)

To support the staged delivery of Greenheart, we are 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.

Community consultation has now closed and submissions are being considered. The assessment can take up to 12 months. Following assessment and consideration of feedback, the report will be updated as required and returned to Council for consideration of the designation. Read more about the Greenheart LGID process.

Commonwealth Environmental Assessment

The Australian Government assessed Greenheart under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and determined it is “Not a Controlled Action”. This means no further assessment or approval under that Act is required.

Greenheart is a new parkland for our growing city, situated at the centre of the city’s urban footprint. Covering 257 hectares in Merrimac and Robina, the development of Greenheart is the largest open space and recreational facility project ever undertaken by the City.

Greenheart sits within the Merrimac–Carrara (Gurangunbah) floodplain. The site is unsuitable for residential housing and development is restricted under our City Plan. Transforming this area will provide high quality parks, sports fields and community spaces as well as improved environmental outcomes.

The Greenheart project is currently in the concept design phase and will be delivered in stages over the coming years, subject to funding and approvals.

Explore the Greenheart Master Plan.

What we've heard so far

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 3,500 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 to learn more.

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 community representatives and stakeholders to test ideas, seek feedback and refine the design. This includes 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 a diverse range of sporting, recreational and cultural experiences for people of all ages and abilities.

Project approvals

Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID)

To support the staged delivery of Greenheart, we are 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.

Community consultation has now closed and submissions are being considered. The assessment can take up to 12 months. Following assessment and consideration of feedback, the report will be updated as required and returned to Council for consideration of the designation. Read more about the Greenheart LGID process.

Commonwealth Environmental Assessment

The Australian Government assessed Greenheart under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and determined it is “Not a Controlled Action”. This means no further assessment or approval under that Act is required.

Page last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 09:00 AM