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.

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?

Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID)

Greenheart LGID public notification has closed

The public notification period for the proposed Greenheart Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID) closed on 14 July 2026.
Thank you to everyone who provided a submission. The City will consider all submissions received during the public notification period as the LGID process progresses.
What is an 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. An LGID was identified as the most appropriate planning mechanism to support the staged development of Greenheart.
An Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) for Greenheart(External link) was prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts of the project and identify proposed mitigation measures. The EAR was submitted to the Queensland Government and provides all the necessary reports and investigations for the State Government to understand the proposed development and any potential impacts it may have.
What happens next?
During the notification period, residents, businesses and interested stakeholders were encouraged to make a submission on the LGID application.
We will review all public submissions alongside comments received through the Queensland Government's State interest assessment process.
This feedback will help inform amendments to the LGID report, with this work expected to continue until mid-2027. The final report and proposed conditions will then be provided to the State Planning Minister for consideration.
Subject to the Minister’s endorsement, the final LGID will be presented to Council for approval. If approved, the designation will be published in the Queensland Government Gazette and take effect.
You can find out more about the LGID process in the Minister's Guidelines and Rules (MGR)(External link), under the Planning Act 2016. Please also see the LGID FAQ section.
Greenheart LGID timeline
Report - June 2026
A report was brought before Council for approval to commence consultation and State interests assessment. The report has been submitted to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, who will coordinate an assessment of State interests by the relevant agencies and departments.
Public Notification Period - 16 June to 14 July 2026
During the public notification period, the community were encouraged to make submissions about the development application to the assessment manager, who will consider these when making their decision.
Amendment and consolidation - July 2026 to mid-2027
Contributions from public notification and State interest assessment comments will be addressed and consolidated into a revised and final report.
Final report - Mid-2027
The final report and conditions, once endorsed by the State Planning Minister, will be presented to Council for approval to formally make the Local Government Infrastructure Designation.
Gazettal - Mid-2027
The designation will be published in the Government Gazette and take effect.
The public notification period for the proposed Greenheart Local Government Infrastructure Designation (LGID) closed on 14 July 2026.
Thank you to everyone who provided a submission. The City will consider all submissions received during the public notification period as the LGID process progresses.
What is an 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. An LGID was identified as the most appropriate planning mechanism to support the staged development of Greenheart.
An Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) for Greenheart(External link) was prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts of the project and identify proposed mitigation measures. The EAR was submitted to the Queensland Government and provides all the necessary reports and investigations for the State Government to understand the proposed development and any potential impacts it may have.
What happens next?
During the notification period, residents, businesses and interested stakeholders were encouraged to make a submission on the LGID application.
We will review all public submissions alongside comments received through the Queensland Government's State interest assessment process.
This feedback will help inform amendments to the LGID report, with this work expected to continue until mid-2027. The final report and proposed conditions will then be provided to the State Planning Minister for consideration.
Subject to the Minister’s endorsement, the final LGID will be presented to Council for approval. If approved, the designation will be published in the Queensland Government Gazette and take effect.
You can find out more about the LGID process in the Minister's Guidelines and Rules (MGR)(External link), under the Planning Act 2016. Please also see the LGID FAQ section.
Greenheart LGID timeline
Report - June 2026
A report was brought before Council for approval to commence consultation and State interests assessment. The report has been submitted to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, who will coordinate an assessment of State interests by the relevant agencies and departments.
Public Notification Period - 16 June to 14 July 2026
During the public notification period, the community were encouraged to make submissions about the development application to the assessment manager, who will consider these when making their decision.
Amendment and consolidation - July 2026 to mid-2027
Contributions from public notification and State interest assessment comments will be addressed and consolidated into a revised and final report.
Final report - Mid-2027
The final report and conditions, once endorsed by the State Planning Minister, will be presented to Council for approval to formally make the Local Government Infrastructure Designation.
Gazettal - Mid-2027
The designation will be published in the Government Gazette and take effect.
Community Reference Group (CRG) - Update

The Greenheart CRG was established in May 2026 to provide community input into the development of Greenheart's concept design. The group serves as a forum for community representatives to share local knowledge, lived experience and feedback at key stages of the concept design process.
Members were selected through an Expression of Interest process, with applications reviewed against the Terms of Reference to achieve a diverse mix of community perspectives and experiences.
Meeting summaries will be published on this page.

The Greenheart CRG was established in May 2026 to provide community input into the development of Greenheart's concept design. The group serves as a forum for community representatives to share local knowledge, lived experience and feedback at key stages of the concept design process.
Members were selected through an Expression of Interest process, with applications reviewed against the Terms of Reference to achieve a diverse mix of community perspectives and experiences.
Meeting summaries will be published on this page.
Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG) - Expression of Interest now closed

Expressions of Interest for the Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG) have now closed.
The CRG will play an important role in supporting the development of Greenheart’s concept design, providing a place for community representatives to share local knowledge, lived experience and feedback at key stages of the project.
Thank you to everyone who applied. We received strong interest from across the community and are currently reviewing applications.
Further updates will be provided as the CRG is established.
Expressions of Interest for the Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG) have now closed.
The CRG will play an important role in supporting the development of Greenheart’s concept design, providing a place for community representatives to share local knowledge, lived experience and feedback at key stages of the project.
Thank you to everyone who applied. We received strong interest from across the community and are currently reviewing applications.
Further updates will be provided as the CRG is established.
Greenheart Master Plan consultation outcomes
From 31 May to 1 July 2024, we sought feedback from the community on a Master Plan for Greenheart, and the eight proposed precincts that we propose will make up this unique space. As part of this engagement, we held a community information session, a series of pop-up kiosks, and hosted a survey so to collate community feedback on the Master Plan. We received over 3500 responses to this survey.
We 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 next?
The feedback from the survey will inform the concept design phase that will commence in 2025.
From 31 May to 1 July 2024, we sought feedback from the community on a Master Plan for Greenheart, and the eight proposed precincts that we propose will make up this unique space. As part of this engagement, we held a community information session, a series of pop-up kiosks, and hosted a survey so to collate community feedback on the Master Plan. We received over 3500 responses to this survey.
We 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 next?
The feedback from the survey will inform the concept design phase that will commence in 2025.
Thank you for your feedback - consultation now closed

Thank you for having your say and helping shape the Gold Coast's largest outdoor recreation space - Greenheart. The consultation has now concluded.
During the consultation period from 31 May to 1 July 2024, we received 3593 submissions.
Full survey results are available in the Community Engagement Report and the Engagement Summary Report.
Thank you for having your say and helping shape the Gold Coast's largest outdoor recreation space - Greenheart. The consultation has now concluded.
During the consultation period from 31 May to 1 July 2024, we received 3593 submissions.
Full survey results are available in the Community Engagement Report and the Engagement Summary Report.
Greenheart Master Plan survey 2024 - consultation now open
Help us shape the Gold Coast's largest outdoor recreation space - 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.
The City of Gold Coast has prepared the Greenheart Master Plan which proposes eight unique precincts featuring a wideContinue reading
Help us shape the Gold Coast's largest outdoor recreation space - 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.
The City of Gold Coast has prepared the Greenheart Master Plan which proposes eight unique precincts featuring a wide variety of open space and recreation facilities. We are seeking your feedback on what you think about the Greenheart Master Plan and each of the precincts.
How you can have your say:

Complete our online survey and go into the draw to win one of five $500 gift vouchers (terms and conditions apply)

Share your ideas on the Master Plan precincts, you can also vote for ideas submitted by others

Our team will be available at various locations during this engagement period, you can attend any of the Community Consultation Pop up Sessions if you wish to connect with the team directly.
Community engagement runs from Friday 31 May to Monday 1 July 2024.